Why Dolly Parton is so beloved
Why Dolly Parton is so beloved – CBS News Watch CBS News A 2026 YouGov poll for The Times found that Dolly Parton is the celebrity who best represents the American dream. Tony Dokoupil explores why. Source link
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Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars and politicians: “A true loss for millions”
Following Dolly Parton’s death, fellow celebrities and politicians, including President Trump, mourned the country music legend and praised her as an icon whose legacy will never be forgotten. Mr. Trump said in a social media post on Tuesday, “There has never been anyone like her, and never will,” announcing that he would be “lowering the…
Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from streamer Hasan Piker after remarks on Israel and Jewish Americans
Popular left-wing streamer Hasan Piker drew stiff criticism from prominent Democrats on Monday after arguing that some Jewish Americans’ support for Israel is “making antisemitism worse” — leading one of his most prominent political allies, Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, to say that “nobody” speaks for him. It’s the latest controversy in the hotly…
Trump and Kennedy’s health industry deals haven’t been enforced and are at risk of vanishing
In the thick of his competitive reelection race in Michigan, Republican Rep. Tom Barrett joined Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a sprawling 400-acre apple orchard, farm, and winery. They touted Trump administration efforts to improve the American diet, including the removal of some artificial dyes from processed foods. “We had…
Tourist dies in Death Valley National Park after car gets stuck in 116-degree heat
A 68-year-old tourist died in Death Valley National Park after his car became trapped in mud in soaring temperatures last week, officials said. Pierre Michel Formosa was visiting Death Valley from France when he and a travel companion found themselves stranded on a road in a remote section of the California park on Aug. 17….
Why Trump’s Canada tariffs are likely to have a modest impact on U.S. prices
President Trump’s 50% tariffs on certain Canadian products could raise their prices in the U.S., but the narrow scope of the levies is unlikely to trigger a broader spike in inflation, trade experts said. After the tariffs, first announced in late June, took effect on Saturday following a breakdown in trade talks, Canada pledged to…
Bessent to speak as Trump administration expected to unveil new Iran sanctions
Washington — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is holding a press conference Monday at the Treasury Department as the Trump administration announces the details of what it’s calling “economic D-Day” for Iran. Bessent is expected to broaden the administration’s current sanctions regime with the threat of stronger secondary sanctions on entities and countries that transact with…
Laptop catches fire on flight to Dallas
Laptop catches fire on flight to Dallas – CBS News Watch CBS News A laptop caught fire during an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas on Friday, ramping up concern over lithium batteries overheating. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Source link
Out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada keeping tens of thousands evacuated
An out-of-control wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate. At least six people – three first responders and three civilians…
U.S. Treasury to unveil new Iran sanctions after Trump warned of “economic D-Day” for Tehran
1m ago Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz to continue Tuesday Oman and Iran are set to continue their talks on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Monday. The spokesperson said Oman’s foreign minister will travel to Tehran to meet with Iranian officials….