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First on CBS - Russia says CIA chief met intel counterparts on secretive Moscow visit - The Kremlin spokesman says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian counterparts during a secretive visit to Moscow, but it's unclear what came of the talks. 8H ago

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Megan Park talks hit show "Sterling Point" -- Megan Park, who started her career as an actress on the show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss creating the new series "Sterling Point."

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Entertainment - Country stars react to Dolly Parton's death - Carly Pearce and Lauren Alaina, two of country music's hottest stars, spoke with "CBS Mornings" about Dolly Parton's influence on their careers and lives. 15M ago - 10:04

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Actor Tim Curry dies at 80 - Film and television actor Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at 80, his manager confirmed. 1H ago - 0:17

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Carly Pearce recalls meeting Dolly Parton at 16: "I couldn't believe she was real" -- Country star Carly Pearce was working at Dollywood when she met Dolly Parton in the early 2000s.

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Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80 -- Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."

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Final witness testifies in Clancy trial -- The final witness testified Wednesday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

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Trump continues to bash Canada over tariffs -- President Trump said Wednesday that Canada is "one of the worst countries in the world to deal with" after trade talks with the United States' neighbors to the north collapsed. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.

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Dolly Parton quotes that show her honesty, humor and wisdom -- Dolly Parton​ wasn't shy about making jokes about herself, but she also shared wisdom and life lessons over the years.

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Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions"

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Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80 after brief cancer battle

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Slain girl hailed as hero after 8 relatives killed in Montana home -- The victims represented four generations of the blended family, ranging from a great-grandmother in her 90s who used a wheelchair to a 7-year-old girl, a neighbor said.

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Enes Kanter Freedom banned from home games of WNBA's Chicago Sky -- The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.

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14 newborns killed as fire tears through Pakistani hospital's nursery -- Authorities in Islamabad, Pakistan, say a fire caused by an air-conditioning unit exploding in a major hospital nursery ward killed 14 newborns.

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U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4 -- The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.

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Bureau of Prisons No. 2 official who was pardoned for drug crimes departs -- Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.

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"9 to 5" musical audience gasped at news of Dolly Parton's death -- Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.

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Prince Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. today, BBC News reports -- Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the U.K. from California today, six years after their tumultuous departure, the BBC reports.

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The Hidden Virtues of Dolly Parton -- Equally beloved by Baptist church ladies and buxom drag queens, Dolly's Southern charm drew everyone into her orbit.

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Caitlin Flanagan: Dolly Parton, Pure Product of America -- Try to think of anyone who has made as deep and long-lasting a mark on American culture as she has.

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What College Is Really For -- The whole world will keep telling you to find yourself, but college should teach you instead to look beyond yourself in pursuit of something larger.

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Man with Sen. Dan Sullivan's name advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary -- A man with the same name as Alaska's incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has advanced to the general election

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Sen. Darline Graham projected to win runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary -- Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.

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Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China" -- As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement - but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."

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DOJ warns Kennedy Center could be knocked down if renovations blocked -- The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.

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U.S. airman faces charges for criticizing Trump over Iran war -- The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88. -- Aug 25

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Owning a pet now means having a financial plan. Here's what to consider in 2026.

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Should you use a credit card to pay for pet care?

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How much interest can a $50,000 money market account earn over the next year? -- Interest earnings on a money market account could be substantial, but that's not the only benefit the account offers.

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How much interest can a high-yield savings account earn over the next year?

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Here's how much interest a $100,000 2-year CD account will earn savers now

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Is refinancing worth it for a 1% lower student loan rate now? -- A 1% student loan rate cut may not look substantial, but the potential savings can add up when you refinance.

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What are the lowest private student loan rates you can get right now?

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July PCE inflation index held at 3.7% annual pace, hotter than expected -- The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.

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Survey pinpoints the behavior on planes that people find most annoying -- Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.

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United Airlines to add 10 new international routes. See where. -- The new overseas routes represent the largest expansion in the airline's history, United said. -- Aug 25

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Musk's SpaceX announces $100 billion plan for new spaceport in Louisiana -- Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.

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SNAP restrictions cut soda sales but raise stigma concerns, study finds -- Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?

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CIA director meets with Russians -- CIA Director John Ratcliffe took a surprise flight to Russia to meet with Kremlin officials. CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch has more details.

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Trump lashes out at Canada -- President Trump is lashing out at Canada after trade talks fell apart. The U.S. is imposing heavy tariffs, and Canada is promising to reciprocate. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

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Iran, Oman near temporary Hormuz deal -- Iran and Oman say they are edging closer to a temporary deal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean weighs in.

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Ring announces new privacy measures -- Ring camera founder Jamie Siminoff joins "CBS Mornings" to announce the company's new privacy measures as public concern ramps over security camera surveillance and the use of AI.

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Lauren Alaina remembers Dolly Parton -- Country star Lauren Alaina joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about Dolly Parton's impact on her career, the best advice she received from the music icon and why she was beloved.

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