Dolly Parton, a famous country music singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, has died at age 80. She was known for hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," her distinctive style, and her charitable work, including a nonprofit that sends free books to children.
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Dolly Parton was 80 years old when she died.
She was a country music star known for her powerful singing voice and memorable songs.
Her popular songs include "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," and "I Will Always Love You."
She sold over 100 million records worldwide and had more than 1 billion online streams.
Parton grew up in a poor family in Tennessee and was one of 12 children.
She created the Imagination Library, a program that sends free books to children to help promote reading.
Parton started performing in church and on local TV as a child and appeared on the Grand Ole Opry at age 13.
She worked closely with singer Porter Wagoner early in her career, who helped her get a record deal and acted as her producer.
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President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on US tariffs for up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef to help lower grocery prices. Some Republican leaders and lawmakers criticized this move, saying it could harm American farmers and ranchers by bringing in cheaper imported beef.
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The US will import up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef without tariffs for a limited time.
President Trump said the imported beef will be sold at 25% below current market prices.
The goal is to lower beef prices for American shoppers while allowing US cattle herds to grow again.
Some senior Republicans, including Senator John Barrasso and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, opposed the plan.
Critics worry that cheaper foreign beef will hurt US farmers and ranchers by flooding the market.
Senator Pete Ricketts and Senator Tim Sheehy warned the policy could damage long-term growth for American cattle producers.
Some Republican critics are described as loyal Trump supporters but disagree with this specific plan.
The debate highlights tension within the Republican Party over how to balance consumer prices and support for US agriculture.
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The Trump administration plans to cancel visas of people who came to the US on short-term visitor visas (B1/B2) but later applied for asylum. The State Department says applying for asylum while holding a visitor visa is fraud and a reason to revoke the visa. This move may affect hundreds of thousands of visas issued between 2016 and 2026.
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The US will revoke visas of those who entered as short-term visitors but sought asylum to stay permanently.
Visitor visas B1 and B2 are meant for business or tourism, with the promise that holders will return home.
Applying for asylum after entering on a visitor visa is considered fraud under this policy.
The Trump administration has revoked over 175,000 visas for various reasons since President Trump took office.
The visa revocations will be done gradually and coordinated with the Department of Homeland Security.
Most B1 and B2 visas in 2024 were given to citizens of Brazil, China, India, and Pakistan.
The State Department recently paused some visa interviews to train officers on these stricter rules.
The policy follows court rulings that blocked other Trump administration immigration rules.
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The Justice Department said in court that the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts might be demolished if a judge blocks President Donald Trump's plan to renovate the building. The renovations include new parts that would honor President Trump personally.
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The Kennedy Center is planned to be renovated with additions linked to President Trump.
The U.S. Justice Department warned in a legal filing that if a court stops the renovations, the building could be torn down.
The renovations are part of President Donald Trump’s efforts related to the facility.
The Justice Department’s statement came in court on August 25, 2026.
The Kennedy Center is a major performing arts venue in Washington, D.C.
The situation is ongoing, with more updates expected.
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Florida's Department of Health has proposed a new rule to remove some vaccine requirements for children before they can enroll in public and private schools or daycare. The change would mean kids can attend without getting vaccines for hepatitis B, chicken pox, Hib, and a few others.
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Florida wants to reduce the list of vaccines required for school and daycare enrollment.
The vaccines being considered for removal include hepatitis B, varicella (chicken pox), and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).
This change would apply to both public and private school students.
Children could attend school or daycare without these vaccines if the rule goes into effect.
The proposal comes from Florida’s Department of Health.
The goal is to change the current requirement of four vaccines before enrollment.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a court filing that the John F. Kennedy Center needs renovations and more funding to survive. The DOJ linked this to President Donald Trump's efforts and said blocking the Board from recognizing him could cause donors to stop giving money.
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The DOJ filed a legal document on Monday about the Kennedy Center’s future.
The filing says the Kennedy Center needs repairs and more money to avoid falling apart.
The DOJ argues that recognizing President Trump is important to keep donors supporting the center.
They warn that without Trump’s recognition, funding might dry up and renovations would stop.
The filing says the Kennedy Center could become unsafe and might have to be torn down if repairs don’t happen.
If torn down, the center might be replaced by a large outdoor amphitheater near the Potomac River.
The idea of an outdoor amphitheater has been suggested by some people for many years.
The legal battle is about how the Kennedy Center’s future should be managed and named.
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Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, has been reported to distance himself from Twitch streamer Hasan Piker. However, the details show that this distancing is not clear or straightforward.
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Abdul El-Sayed is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Michigan.
Hasan Piker is a Twitch streamer known for his controversial opinions.
Some news reports suggest El-Sayed is distancing himself from Piker.
The situation is more complicated and not a clear cut distancing.
The connection or separation between El-Sayed and Piker is currently unclear.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she thinks New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will support her as she runs for reelection. She shared this view after being asked if Mamdani might campaign for her.
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Kathy Hochul is the Governor of New York and a Democrat.
Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City and also a Democrat.
Hochul believes Mamdani will help her win reelection.
The comment came during an interview after a Politico question.
A recent poll shows Hochul leading over her Republican opponent, Bruce.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he supports Congressman Hakeem Jeffries for House Speaker if Democrats win the House in the upcoming election. This support came amid criticism of Jeffries for meeting privately with Jared Kushner, an adviser to President Trump, which upset some progressive Democrats.
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Zohran Mamdani expressed support for Hakeem Jeffries to become House Speaker if Democrats retake the House.
Jeffries faced backlash after a private meeting with Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and White House adviser.
Some left-wing Democrats criticized Mamdani for backing Jeffries despite the Kushner meeting.
Kshama Sawant, a socialist organizer, said working inside the Democratic Party has not helped progressive movements.
Journalist Mehdi Hasan disagreed with Mamdani’s support, saying Jeffries and Chuck Schumer are not suited for opposing President Trump's second term.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé pointed to a double standard in the Democratic Party’s treatment of progressives versus establishment figures.
Some Democrats defended Jeffries’ meeting with Kushner, saying dialogue is important, while others warned it was a mistake.
The meeting reportedly included discussions on housing, immigration, and cost of living, with Kushner suggesting follow-up with the White House Chief of Staff.
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Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, father of a U.S. Navy sailor serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being arrested for entering the U.S. illegally. This case gained attention because his son, who is on active duty, expressed distress over the arrest during his naval service.
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Luis Manuel Aviles Roa is from Nicaragua and was arrested by ICE for entering the U.S. illegally.
His son, Joshua Aviles, serves on the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for a record time.
Joshua shared his emotional struggle working long hours while worried about his father's detention.
ICE released Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, but the conditions of his release are unknown.
The arrest happened during President Donald Trump’s increased enforcement against illegal immigration.
Military families, including spouses and parents, have been more frequently targeted under current immigration policies.
Another recent case involved the deportation of an Army sergeant’s wife for illegal entry into the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security has stated that those arrested or deported have received legal process.
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Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the US Senate in Texas and endorsed by President Donald Trump, introduced a plan to address concerns about datacenters that use a lot of electricity and water. His plan aims to limit the negative effects of datacenters on Texas communities by banning certain technologies and supporting restrictions on new datacenters in rural areas.
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Ken Paxton is running for the US Senate seat in Texas and is supported by President Donald Trump.
Datacenters require large amounts of power and water, which has caused public concern across political groups.
A recent survey found 61% of Americans oppose building new datacenters near them, including majorities in both parties.
Paxton’s plan includes banning Chinese technology in datacenters, holding companies responsible if AI harms children, and cutting rules to avoid higher electricity bills.
He supports Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s plans to restrict datacenters in rural neighborhoods and remove certain tax breaks.
Paxton hopes this plan will help his tight Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, who calls for stricter datacenter rules.
Paxton has faced political scandals but remains a prominent Republican candidate in Texas.
The issue of datacenters is becoming important in election campaigns due to environmental and community concerns.
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Elon Musk will not face election bribery charges in Wisconsin after a prosecutor said no jury would find that his promise to give $1 million to voters was a bribe. Musk had posted that he would hand over money to voters who participated in a 2025 state Supreme Court election, but no payments were actually made.
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Elon Musk promised $1 million to voters who participated in the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
The post was later changed to say the money would go to people supporting a petition, not directly to voters.
A special prosecutor reviewed the case and decided not to charge Musk with election bribery.
The prosecutor said no one received any money for voting, and the first post was corrected to comply with the law.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission had referred complaints about Musk’s actions to prosecutors.
Musk and his supported groups spent at least $20 million on the election, which was the most expensive state Supreme Court race ever at over $100 million total.
Wisconsin courts rejected a lawsuit that tried to stop Musk from handing over the checks.
Musk’s lawyers argued his actions were protected free speech under state and U.S. laws.
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President Donald Trump said he is seriously thinking about renaming Lake Ontario. Other places have already been renamed during his second term as president.
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President Trump is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario.
Some places have been renamed while President Trump has been in office for his second term.
The idea of renaming places is part of ongoing actions during President Trump’s current presidency.
There is no detailed information about which other places have been renamed.
The reason for renaming Lake Ontario or other places was not given.
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Katrice Simmons, a Florida woman reported missing after moving to Atlanta, was found safe three months later. She had lost contact with her family after moving to live with a man she met online, and the police confirmed her well-being but did not release further details.
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Katrice Simmons stopped communicating with her family shortly after moving from Pensacola, Florida, to Atlanta.
Her family reported her missing on August 18 to the DeKalb County Police Department; the case was transferred to Atlanta Police.
Police confirmed Simmons was found safe but did not share specific information about her location or condition.
Simmons moved to Atlanta in April to live with a man she met online and planned to marry him.
Her family had been trying to find her and feared for her safety, even checking shelters and morgues.
Simmons’ daughter and sister expressed gratitude on social media after she was found but withheld location details for safety reasons.
About 500,000 people are reported missing yearly in the U.S., with Florida having many missing-person cases.
Missing-person investigations can take a long time, sometimes lasting months or years.
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Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania have died from measles, marking the first measles deaths in the state in 35 years and the first in the U.S. in 2026. Measles cases are increasing nationwide, partly because vaccination rates have dropped below the needed level to prevent outbreaks.
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Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died from measles in 2026.
These are the first measles deaths in Pennsylvania since 1991 and the first in the U.S. this year.
There have been 393 confirmed measles cases in Pennsylvania across 28 counties in 2026.
The U.S. has seen at least 2,777 measles cases this year, the highest since 1991.
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 due to high vaccination rates.
Current U.S. vaccination rates are around 92%, below the 95% target needed to prevent spread.
In Lancaster County, only 87.6% of kindergartners were fully vaccinated against measles last school year.
The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is 97% effective and safe, but misinformation has lowered public confidence.
Some government officials, including U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump, have made statements that contributed to vaccine skepticism.
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Closing arguments are set to happen this week in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three young children. A legal expert discussed the case on CBS News, highlighting a moment when a witness’s testimony about religion was stopped by the court.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the deaths of her three young children.
Closing arguments in the trial are expected this week.
A witness began to talk about religion during testimony.
The court stopped the witness from continuing on that topic.
Attorney and legal analyst Joe Tamburino explained this moment on CBS News.
The discussion took place during a CBS News segment covering the trial.
The trial is being closely followed because of its serious nature.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 50,000 people in July, the highest monthly total since President Donald Trump took office for his second term in 2024. The number of arrests has grown steadily despite some changes in how ICE operates, showing the administration's ongoing focus on mass deportations.
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ICE made 49,571 arrests in July, a 15% increase from June's 43,021 arrests.
This July total is a 70% rise from February’s 29,241 arrests.
Arrests before President Trump took office were around 8,000 per month, mostly transfers from jails and prisons.
Numbers increased sharply during Trump's first year due to relaxed rules on arrests and increased funding for ICE.
Arrests fell in February after fatal shootings in Minnesota led to protests and criticism.
Arrest figures stayed low for several months before rising again in June and July.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin promised a softer approach but ICE's arrest numbers and actions suggest the continuation of the mass deportation policy.
Fatal shootings involving ICE officers have occurred during Mullin’s leadership.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has refused to send back a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer to Minnesota. The officer is charged with shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis earlier this year. Minnesota wants the officer to return for legal proceedings, but Governor Abbott opposes this.
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The ICE officer is charged with shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.
Minnesota requested to extradite the officer to face charges.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has denied the extradition request.
Governor Abbott is a member of the Republican Party.
The case involves law enforcement action crossing state lines.
Extradition means sending a person from one state to another to face legal charges.
The situation has attracted media attention through CBS News.
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A Wisconsin prosecutor decided not to charge Elon Musk with election bribery after he promised $1 million to voters during a 2025 state Supreme Court election. The prosecutor said a jury would not find Musk’s social media posts to be a bribe, partly because no money was actually given for voting.
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Elon Musk promised $1 million checks to voters before the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission said Musk likely broke state election law.
Brown County’s special prosecutor Tim Gruenke decided not to file charges against Musk.
Gruenke said no one was paid anything of value for voting, which is needed to prove bribery.
Musk corrected his post by limiting the money giveaway to people who signed a petition instead of voters.
Musk supported the candidate Brad Schimel, who lost to Susan Crawford in the election.
The 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race was the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history, with over $100 million spent.
Musk’s lawyers argued his posts were protected free speech under state and U.S. constitutions.
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A judge in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial rejected her lawyers' request for a mistrial. The judge criticized the prosecution after a witness mentioned Clancy's religious beliefs. Legal experts explained that religious beliefs do not affect the law in this case.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for murder.
Her lawyers asked for a mistrial, but the judge denied it.
A witness talked about Clancy’s religious beliefs during the trial.
The judge reprimanded the prosecution for allowing this topic.
Experts say religious beliefs have no legal impact on the case.
The news report included comments from legal analyst Joe Tamburino.
The story was covered by CBS News reporter Shanelle Kaul.
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