Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a short battle with cancer. She left behind an unreleased song called "My Place in History," which is stored in a locked box to be opened on what would have been her 100th birthday in 2046.
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Dolly Parton passed away at 80 after a brief cancer fight.
She chose the song "If We Never Meet Again" for her funeral, a favorite from her father.
Parton requested a small, private funeral with only close family.
Her nephew said she wished to be buried in soft cotton.
The unreleased song "My Place in History" was recorded in 2015.
The song is sealed in a box at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and will be opened in 2046.
The box even includes a CD player so people can listen to the song decades later.
The Broadway musical about her life, "Dolly: A True Original Musical," will start previews in December 2026 as planned.
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A group of Senate Democrats sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asking him to address the recent increase in violence near the West Bank. This violence comes amid ongoing tensions linked to the war in Gaza and disputes over land claimed by Israeli settlers where Palestinians live.
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Most Senate Democrats signed a letter on Wednesday to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The letter urges action on the rising violence near the West Bank.
The violence increase is connected to the Gaza conflict.
Israeli settlers are forcefully claiming land where Palestinians live.
These land disputes contribute to tensions and deadly incidents.
The issue is part of a broader conflict involving Israel and Palestine.
The letter highlights concerns about safety and stability in the region.
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Tom Byabagamba, a former commander of Rwanda’s presidential guard, died in prison after serving about 12 years. He was convicted of inciting insurrection and had a strained relationship with President Paul Kagame before his arrest.
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Tom Byabagamba was once the commander of Rwanda’s presidential guard.
He was removed from his position in 2010 without an official reason.
Byabagamba was arrested in 2014 and sentenced by a military court for inciting insurrection and harming the government’s image.
His prison sentence was reduced from 21 years to 15 years in 2019.
Byabagamba died in prison at the age of 59; the cause of death has not been shared.
Another officer, Brigadier Frank Rusagara, arrested with him, also died in prison.
Human rights groups and critics argue the trial was unfair and part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Rwanda.
President Paul Kagame is known for rebuilding Rwanda after the 1994 genocide but faces criticism for limiting political opposition and media freedom.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda in late October and early November. The visits will coincide with the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda on November 1.
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King Charles III will start his trip in the Bahamas on October 27.
The Bahamas is one of 14 countries besides the UK where Charles is the head of state.
Charles will visit Guyana to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations with Britain.
Guyana was a British colony, gained self-government in 1966, and became fully independent in 1970.
The Commonwealth is a group of 56 independent countries with historical ties to Britain.
Charles is the symbolic leader of the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth includes large economies like Australia, Canada, and India, as well as small island nations.
The Commonwealth leaders meet every two years to discuss cooperation and development.
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A tornado hit the village of Pomas in southwestern France, causing severe damage to many homes and injuring dozens of people. Officials said this was a rare event and about 300 of the 500 houses in the village were damaged, with 100 possibly unsafe to live in.
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A tornado struck Pomas, a village in the Aude region of southwestern France.
The event happened late on Monday.
Around 300 out of 500 houses in the village were damaged.
About 100 of the damaged houses may no longer be safe for living.
Dozens of people were injured during the tornado.
Authorities described the tornado as rare and traumatic.
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Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, will return to this role on Broadway in the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." The play shows the characters as adults, 19 years after the original story, and Grint will perform in New York from February to May.
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Rupert Grint first played Ron Weasley at age 11 in the Harry Potter films.
He will appear in the Broadway play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" from February to May.
The play shows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as adults, with Ron and Hermione married and having a daughter.
Grint is the only main actor from the original films to return to this role in the play.
Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy, will also appear in the play but not at the same time as Grint.
Grint has acted in TV shows and other stage productions since the Harry Potter films ended.
Producers said Grint's role as Ron showed loyalty and bravery and praised his growth as an actor.
The story takes place 19 years after the events of the original Harry Potter books and movies.
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President Donald Trump said that Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Ayatollah, is likely alive, though seriously wounded. Regardless of his status, political power in Iran is mainly held by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other key figures, not by Mojtaba himself.
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Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in February during U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Mojtaba Khamenei, Ali’s son and the new Ayatollah, has been missing from public view since then.
President Trump believes Mojtaba is not dead but seriously injured.
Mojtaba lacks the political experience and control his father had over Iran’s power structure.
Major decisions in Iran are now made by figures like parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei, and IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi.
Mojtaba has only issued a few short statements and has not appeared publicly or made recorded speeches.
Experts say Iran's leadership is fragmented with a power struggle among military, security, parliament, presidency, and clerical groups.
The IRGC is seen as the strongest faction controlling Iran’s key decisions.
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Ukraine has introduced a new sea drone called the MV11 that can carry and launch other unmanned vehicles from the water. This drone, named the world's first "drone aircraft carrier," was shown in Kyiv during Ukraine's independence day and is designed to help Ukraine challenge Russian forces in the Black Sea.
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The MV11 is created by Ukrainian defense start-up UFORCE.
It can carry up to 18 smaller Sting interceptor drones with explosives.
The drone can stay at sea for up to one week and carry 2,200 kilograms of equipment like sensors, fuel, missiles, or other drones.
Ukraine uses various drones, including the Magura sea drones, for missions against Russian ships.
Sea drones travel low in the water, making them hard for Russian radars to detect.
Russia is developing its own unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for attacks.
One Magura drone destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet in May 2025.
NATO is closely watching Ukraine's use of naval drones in the conflict.
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South African police arrested two Thai men at Johannesburg airport for trying to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country. The eggs were hidden in homemade incubators, and authorities are working to protect wild bird populations from illegal trafficking.
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Two Thai nationals were arrested separately at OR Tambo international airport in Johannesburg for smuggling parrot eggs.
The first arrest on August 20 involved 50 bird eggs in a hand-luggage bag.
The second arrest on July 16 involved 418 parrot eggs in two homemade incubator bags.
The eggs are from parrots protected under an international agreement called CITES, which stops trade that could cause species extinction.
South Africa fights wildlife smuggling including rhino horns, tiger bones, shellfish, and plants.
The seized eggs are being cared for at the National Zoological Garden in Pretoria, with some already hatched.
The arrests were made after an operation led by South Africa’s Environmental Management Inspectorate ("Green Scorpions") and police units.
Illegal export of CITES-listed species can lead to fines up to 10 million rand and up to 10 years in prison in South Africa.
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Dolly Parton, the country music star, has passed away at age 80. Fans are curious about unreleased music and what new songs they might expect from her legacy.
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Dolly Parton died recently at the age of 80.
She was a famous country music singer and songwriter.
There are unreleased songs that may be shared with the public.
Discussions about her career and music legacy are ongoing.
Dolly Parton was known both for her music and business success.
Many tributes are pouring in from musicians, celebrities, and fans.
Nashville and the music world are honoring her lasting impact.
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The article looks back on Dolly Parton's famous song "9 to 5," sharing insights about how the hit was created. It also mentions various tributes and reflections on Dolly Parton’s music and legacy following her death.
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Dolly Parton’s song "9 to 5" is considered iconic and has a special place in music history.
ABC's Robin Roberts discusses the story behind the making of "9 to 5."
Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80.
Tributes to Dolly Parton have poured in from fans, celebrities, and cities like Nashville.
The coverage includes reflections on Dolly’s impact on country music and her philanthropic work.
The article references other Dolly Parton stories, such as her business success and future music releases.
The news coverage is part of a larger set of stories, some unrelated, shown alongside the main piece on Dolly Parton.
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Dolly Parton, the famous country music singer, has passed away. People across the United States are honoring her by lowering flags to half-staff, lighting buildings in special colors, and visiting murals and statues dedicated to her.
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The US flag was lowered to half-staff at the White House and other important landmarks.
The Empire State Building in New York lit up in pink to honor her movie "9 to 5."
Fans visited murals, statues, and her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Tributes took place in her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, and cities like Nashville, San Francisco, and Hollywood.
The Country Music Hall of Fame displayed a Dolly Parton exhibit.
Flags flew at half-staff on courthouses and government buildings in Tennessee.
Fans showed their respect with signs, customized license plates, and special clothing.
Public places like theaters and plazas displayed messages celebrating her life.
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Heavy flash floods hit Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 22 people and leaving hundreds missing. The floods also disrupted travel and affected nearby areas across the border in China, where rescue efforts are underway.
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At least 22 people died due to flash floods in Nepal.
Hundreds of tourists, workers, and locals are reported missing.
The floods swept through multiple communities in Nepal.
Travel in parts of the Himalayan region was stopped because of the floods.
China launched search and rescue operations in the border area of Gyirong.
The exact number of casualties in China has not been reported yet.
The floods affected areas both in Nepal and along the Nepal-Tibet border.
The disaster occurred on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
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The TV program "48 Hours" will show a report about a woman whose husband was found seriously hurt at the bottom of the stairs. The woman is accused of murder but is trying to prove she is innocent. The show will air on August 29 on CBS and online.
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The story is about a woman accused of killing her husband.
Her husband was found injured at the bottom of the stairs.
The woman wants to clear her name and show she is not guilty.
The report is by CBS News correspondent Peter Van Sant.
The program will air on August 29 at 10 PM Eastern on CBS.
It will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
The show is called "48 Hours."
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Dolly Parton, a famous country music singer, songwriter, and actress, died at the age of 80. She began writing songs as a child and spent nearly 60 years sharing her music and talents with fans worldwide.
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Dolly Parton wrote her first song when she was about six years old.
Her first song was called "Little Tiny Tasseltop" and was about her corncob doll.
She was known for her singing, songwriting, acting, and business skills.
Parton had a career lasting almost six decades.
Her family announced her death on Tuesday at age 80.
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A Dutch Christian group, Christians for Israel, is suing the Dutch government over a new law that bans imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and Golan Heights. The law, announced in July and effective from September 22 for three years, prevents importing and selling products from those settlements, but the group argues the ban is unfair and conflicts with EU rules.
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The Dutch government will ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Golan Heights starting September 22, 2024, for three years.
The ban also prohibits buying, selling, and services that try to bypass these rules.
Christians for Israel’s Israel Product Centre (IPC) opposes the ban and has taken the government to court to stop it.
IPC claims the ban is one-sided and the time to sell existing stock (about 20,000 wine bottles) is too short.
IPC argues the ban conflicts with the European Union’s rule on free movement of goods.
In 2021, IPC was fined about 2,500 euros for mislabeling products from the West Bank.
In July 2024, the International Court of Justice said Israel’s presence in the Palestinian territory is unlawful and countries should act against trade that supports it.
Christians for Israel views the West Bank as “disputed territory” and supports Israel’s right to live there, based on religious beliefs.
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Heavy floods struck near the border between Nepal and Tibet, causing many deaths and washing away villages. Rescue teams are still searching for hundreds of people who are missing after the disaster.
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The floods occurred on Wednesday near the Nepal-Tibet border.
A river burst its banks, releasing mud and debris that buried buildings.
Dozens of people died because of the floods.
Hundreds are still missing and out of contact hours after the disaster.
The disaster triggered a large search for survivors.
The floods affected areas on both sides of the border between Nepal and China (Tibet).
Rescue efforts are ongoing, reported by news sources from nearby countries.
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Turkey said that dissolving the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is important for bringing stronger government control and lasting peace in Syria. Turkey views the SDF as linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has carried out attacks against Turkey.
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Turkey announced the importance of ending the Kurdish-led SDF in Syria.
The SDF is seen by Turkey as connected to the PKK, a group that has fought against Turkey for many years.
Turkey says stopping the SDF will help Syria have stronger state authority.
Turkey believes dissolving the SDF will improve long-term stability in Syria.
The SDF is a key military force in northern and eastern Syria.
The PKK is considered an outlawed group by Turkey due to its insurgency.
This announcement was made on August 26, 2026.
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President Donald Trump said he does not believe Iran’s Supreme Leader is dead after reports claimed the leader might have died or be brain dead. Trump said Iran may be acting as if the leader is alive even if he has died.
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Reports surfaced suggesting Iran’s Supreme Leader could be recently dead or brain dead.
President Trump expressed doubt that the Supreme Leader has died.
Trump said the Supreme Leader was seriously wounded.
Trump spoke during an interview with Glenn Beck, a conservative commentator.
He suggested Iran might be pretending the leader is still alive if he has actually died.
No official confirmation about the Supreme Leader’s health status was mentioned.
The comments were made on a Wednesday.
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At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in an armed gang attack in Kenscoff, near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. A gang leader has threatened to kill hostages if police kill any gang members during efforts to regain control of the area.
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The attack took place in Kenscoff, a community near Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital.
At least 47 people died during the gang attack.
More than 50 people were kidnapped by the armed group.
This event is considered one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years.
A gang leader warned they will kill hostages if police kill gang members.
The attack challenges the idea that security was getting better in Haiti.
The United Nations reported these details on Tuesday.
The community of Kenscoff is located in the hills above the capital city.
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