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The United States defeated the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in the 128th match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 on October 5, 2026, in Dallas. The USA chased down a target of 331, finishing at 332/4 with seven balls remaining. The match featured distinct playing XIs for both sides, with Monank Patel captaining the USA and Harpreet Singh leading the UAE.
Actor Ted Shackelford, best known for his role as Gary Ewing on 'Dallas' and 'Knots Landing,' was photographed in Los Angeles earlier this month using a walker. The 80-year-old veteran of soap operas and television dramas was seen wearing a blue cardigan, collared shirt, and black trousers. This rare public outing highlights his current mobility needs, contrasting with his decades-long career that included a 2017 appearance on 'NCIS' and a return to 'The Young and the Restless' in 2006.
The 2026 State Fair of Texas opened on September 25 in Dallas with a military flyover featuring a B-52 and F-35s, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the fair’s 140th year. The event introduces lower ticket prices, new food items, and a redesigned Big Tex, while addressing security concerns and attendance challenges from the previous year.
Charles Carrier, a 67-year-old former Dallas real estate executive, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar investment fraud. He used the 'We Buy Ugly Houses' brand to defraud over 80 investors of nearly $40 million between 2018 and 2024. Carrier was ordered to pay approximately $24.4 million in restitution.
Layne Lundeen, the man who was duct-taped to his seat on an American Airlines flight from Dallas to New Jersey after an alleged violent outburst, told a Maryland judge he cannot remember what happened; he faces second-degree assault and disorderly conduct charges after the plane diverted to Baltimore/Washington International and he was arrested, with testimony from a fellow passenger describing antisemitic slurs during the incident.
At the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas, President Donald Trump had attendees raise their hands and pledge to vote in the midterms, even suggesting he’d 'cheat like hell' as he repeated unfounded claims of voter fraud; he urged them to bring friends and family to vote and tied the push to a voting-restrictions bill backed by Republicans that lacks Senate support.
At the Dallas GOP convention, JD Vance interrupted his primetime address to address a protester in the crowd who waved Mexican and Palestinian flags, telling him, "get your a-- over there" as the heckler was escorted out. The crowd responded with chants of "USA," while Vance delivered a nationalist, America First keynote that criticized Democrats and urged traditional family values. The moment wasn’t shown on the convention’s official feed, but Vance described it for viewers at home.
At a Dallas GOP convention, President Trump urged strong turnout for November, unveiling a pledge to distribute $5,000 checks to Americans if Republicans maintain control of the House and Senate, and leading attendees in a vow to vote or face consequences. The event framed Democrats as a socialist threat and leaned on traditional GOP messaging about taxes, regulations, and education, as aides warned that focusing on opponents carries risks while still trying to mobilize the base. The article also notes related political developments, including a contentious data-center vote and scrutiny of Rand Paul’s private-jet travel expenses.
At the Dallas GOP midterm convention, Trump reinforces his central role, urging supporters to vote as if he’s on the ballot and promising a $5,000 dividend if Republicans keep Congress, while JD Vance promotes unity and hints at a successor role amid debates on immigration and national security. The event also spotlighted Texas measures against Sharia law and drew attention to Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed, with protests nearby signaling a highly charged race ahead of November.
At a glamorous, unusual midterm gathering in Dallas, Donald Trump dominated the spotlight, touting his accomplishments and predicting Republican victories while largely ignoring the party’s daunting electoral landscape ahead, signaling a showy effort to energize supporters despite challenging polls for GOP candidates.
Live updates from the Dallas Republican midterm convention show Trump and JD Vance set to speak on the second night as Republicans trumpet Trump-era themes, attack Democrats as extremists, and push a broad campaign agenda, while also noting late-breaking developments such as Missouri map rulings, court decisions on mail voting, and Trump’s pledge of potential $5,000 dividend payments.
President Trump's Texas trip was briefly delayed when an emergency inflatable slide deployed on Air Force One as he prepared to board at Joint Base Andrews; after the crew deflated and addressed the issue, the plane departed and landed safely in Dallas later that day.
Democrats in Dallas counter the GOP convention by highlighting investigations into Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, while stressing affordability and a bid to flip the House, with leaders like Rep. Robert Garcia and Hakeem Jeffries framing Oversight investigations and Texas voter concerns.
Military personnel accidentally deployed Air Force One’s inflatable emergency slide on the Qatar-donated jet just before President Trump was set to board for Dallas; Trump remained on Marine One for several minutes as officials inspected the slide and reassured reporters that they were simply checking the system. White House officials said there are no security concerns, though some sources noted the newer jet lacks certain security features of the older Air Force One; the flight subsequently landed in Dallas with a slight delay.
Live updates from Dallas show Donald Trump set to deliver the keynote at the GOP midterm convention, with supporters in MAGA gear and a video endorsement from Democrat John Fetterman for Republican Dave McCormick. The coverage also flags debates over petrol prices and the Iran war, notes several moderate Republicans skipping the event, and mentions a brief travel delay after an inflatable slide was deployed on Air Force One.