Here's how a Gold Star father's tribute to his fallen son ended up in a bill introduced by a North Carolina congressman.

Iraqi activists launched a campaign called "Iraq Only" to reject interference from Iran-aligned armed militias in their nation. Some of the organizers were kidnapped and tortured.

(Felipe Dana/AP) In Mosul right now, families are cheering, singing as they clutch the Iraqi flag. Drivers are blasting their horns. All because in their city, the Islamic State has been ousted.

By Shawn Hogendorf Correspondent   Most 9-year-old children spend their summer vacations playing with their friends. Logan Loerzel, 9, of Prior Lake hasn’t had very much time for his friends ...