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CBS Evening News - Celebrating Dolly Parton's music, movies - Dolly Parton, the beloved singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, has died at age 80, her family announced on Tuesday. Anthony Mason takes a look back at her music, movies and larger-than-life personality. 12H ago - 4:46
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Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions" -- President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.11 hours ago
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Philadelphia's Chucky-style masked man arrested in Las Vegas -- U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.4 hours ago
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 227.2 hours ago
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.11 hours ago
Where will Lindsay Clancy end up after her murder trial? Legal experts explain. -- Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her children.16 hours ago
Ross Fire explodes to over 50,000 acres, forces evacuations in North Texas -- The Ross wildfire has burned more than 50,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.14 hours ago
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.13 hours ago
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.27 minutes ago
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.27 minutes ago
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.27 minutes ago
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 88.16 hours ago
First on CBS - ICE releases father of U.S. Navy sailor serving on USS Abraham Lincoln - Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News. 17H ago15 minutes ago
Trump threatens to change Lake Ontario's name as trade war with Canada heats up -- President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.21 hours ago
Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China? -- Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.18 hours ago
Feds consider charging ICE officer accused of shooting immigrant in Minnesota -- The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.16 hours ago
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How much interest can a high-yield savings account earn over the next year? -- The interest earnings tied to a high-yield savings account remain substantial. Here's what savers should know now.16 hours ago
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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.20 hours ago
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.13 hours ago
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?14 hours ago
Callaway Golf CEO says "mistakes were made" in controversial ad -- The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.4 hours ago
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Cher speaks out after Dolly Parton's death -- Grammy-award winning artist Cher spoke about Dolly Parton after the country legend's death at 80 Tuesday. Cher told CBS News about their first meeting and what she loved about Parton. She said she'll miss Parton's laugh the most.6 hours ago
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visits Russia -- A U.S. military plane landed at an airport in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe was among those on board. Charlie D'Agata reports.11 hours ago
U.S. trade war with Canada heats up -- A deepening trade war between the U.S. and Canada is once again driving up the cost of goods crossing the northern border. After the Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on many Canadian products, Canada hit back with import taxes on billions of American-made goods. Nancy Cordes reports.11 hours ago
How Dolly Parton took Nashville by storm -- Dolly Parton helped to change Nashville and the country music industry by taking absolute ownership of her music, doing cross-over collaborations with artists in other genres and building a massive empire. Nicole Valdes reports on how Parton took Music City by storm.11 hours ago
Dolly Parton spent a lifetime giving back -- Musical icon Dolly Parton's influence on music and pop culture is clear. But beyond that, she was also an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Carter Evans takes a look at Dollywood, her Imagination Library and countless other donations.11 hours ago
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview -- When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a "badge of love."2 days ago
The state of high-speed rail in the U.S. -- High-speed rail can be found around the world. Yet so far, the projects haven't tracked in the U.S., where both the public and private sectors have faced ballooning costs and delays.2 days ago
Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Margaret Atwood's fiction tells of future worlds plagued by totalitarianism, environmental collapse, and global pandemic. At 86, she looks not forward but back at her own life in a new memoir.8 days ago
Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive -- The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.9 days ago
