Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gives free books to children from birth to age 5. The program has grown to 21 states in the U.S. and other countries worldwide, including full statewide access in Kentucky and Missouri.
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The Imagination Library sends free books monthly to children under 5 years old.
It started over 30 years ago, inspired by Dolly Parton’s father who never learned to read.
The program now covers all 120 counties in Kentucky.
Missouri has also expanded the program to cover the entire state.
In total, 21 U.S. states and several other countries participate in the program.
Dolly Parton attended events in Missouri and Kentucky to celebrate the expansions.
The goal is to help improve childhood literacy and encourage a love of reading.
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Many teenagers in China are using prescription drugs without a doctor’s permission to escape the stress of exams and daily pressures. Although the government is trying to control this by restricting drug sales, young people still find ways to buy and share information about these drugs online.
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A 14-year-old Chinese student began taking cough medicine illegally to feel relaxed and escape exam stress.
Teens are using various prescription drugs not meant for them, purchased mostly through the internet.
These drugs can cause serious side effects like hallucinations, dizziness, and trouble coordinating movements.
Chat groups on social media help teens share drug recommendations, buying tips, and ways to avoid detection.
The Chinese government classified some drugs as psychotropic two years ago to restrict access, but teens switched to other drugs afterward.
Tighter controls were introduced in April 2024 on how some drugs are prescribed and sold at pharmacies.
Despite restrictions, drugs remain cheap and easy to buy online for young people.
Similar trends of young people using prescription drugs to cope with pressure exist globally.
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The Trump administration reduced foreign aid 18 months ago, which has greatly affected Afghanistan. Since the U.S. withdrew five years ago, conditions have worsened, and aid cuts are linked to over 160 deaths in the past 18 months.
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The Trump administration cut foreign aid 18 months ago.
Afghanistan is one of the countries most affected by these cuts.
The U.S. withdrew its forces from Afghanistan five years ago.
Conditions in Afghanistan have worsened since the withdrawal.
Refugees International says more than 160 people died in the last 18 months due to reduced aid.
The report was provided by special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor.
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Country music star Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after struggling with poor health. President Donald Trump ordered the US flag to be lowered nationwide to honor her, calling her death a great loss. The article also covers other news, including UK politics, international sanctions, and health research on vaping.
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Dolly Parton, a famous country singer and philanthropist, died at age 80.
President Donald Trump called her death a "true loss for millions" and ordered flags lowered across the US.
Many news outlets celebrated Parton’s life and career, calling her a country music icon.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces challenges regarding electoral reform from within his party.
Burnham plans to announce strong sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Birmingham may become England’s first city with a 20 mph speed limit on most roads.
The UK government is warned about possible Russian retaliation for supporting Ukraine.
China warned it will respond if US sanctions on Iran are expanded to include Chinese companies.
Scientists report that vaping is less harmful than smoking and can help people quit cigarettes.
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Dolly Parton, a famous country music singer and entertainer, has passed away. She was known not only for her music but also for her work in movies, health care, charity, and education.
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Dolly Parton was a well-known country music artist.
She was involved in movies and the entertainment industry.
Parton contributed to health care efforts.
She supported education through her charitable work.
Many people around the world admired and respected her.
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Dolly Parton, a famous American singer and songwriter, died at age 80. She was known for many roles, but her core talent was writing songs that often told personal and social stories. Some of her most famous songs include "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "Coat of Many Colors."
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Dolly Parton was an American musician, actor, author, philanthropist, and theme park entrepreneur.
She died at the age of 80.
Parton was best known as a songwriter at the heart of her work.
Her 1968 song "Just Because I'm a Woman" dealt with themes of gender and judgment.
"Coat of Many Colors" (1971) told a story from her childhood and her mother's love.
"Jolene" (1973) was inspired by a real person who showed interest in her husband.
"I Will Always Love You" (1974) was originally written for Porter Wagoner and later famously covered by Whitney Houston.
"Here You Come Again" (1977) was one of her hits not written by her but became a major success.
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Brazil’s data protection authority has fined TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, nearly $30 million for mishandling the personal data of children and teens. The authority said TikTok collected and used young users’ information without proper legal permission or safety measures, especially from users browsing without accounts.
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TikTok was fined about $30 million by Brazil’s data protection agency.
The fine is due to violations of privacy laws related to children and teenagers’ data.
TikTok collected personal data from both logged-in users and those browsing as guests.
The regulator said TikTok processed data from around 8 million children in Brazil.
TikTok’s age-check system was found to be weak and allowed minors easy access.
The company must delete all illegally collected data and improve protections for young users.
A special “logged-out feed” feature lets people browse without accounts, skipping age verification; this feature is active in Brazil but not in the US or Europe.
The regulator gave TikTok 10 days to appeal the decision.
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Dolly Parton, a famous singer who recently passed away, is known for the song "9 to 5." Although the song is not about trade, it relates to the current trade disagreements between President Donald Trump’s administration and Canada. CBS News provides explanations about this connection and discusses Parton’s overall impact.
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Dolly Parton’s family announced her death on Tuesday.
"9 to 5" is one of Dolly Parton’s most popular songs.
The song’s theme about work connects to ongoing trade issues.
The U.S. trade battle involves President Donald Trump’s administration and Canada.
CBS News includes commentary from Major Garrett and Anthony Mason.
The report links the song’s ideas to real-world trade conflicts.
The focus is both on the trade situation and Dolly Parton’s legacy.
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A BBC documentary revealed that Monsanto dumped toxic chemical waste, including PCBs, at multiple sites in Wales, posing ongoing environmental and health risks. Experts say the 14 sites identified are only a small part of about 20,000 high-risk waste locations across the UK.
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Stephen Constance, a former Monsanto worker, described poor safety equipment and lack of information about the toxic waste he handled.
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are harmful chemicals once used in various products and banned in the UK since the 1970s.
Monsanto knew PCBs were dangerous but continued operations in the UK despite shutting down its US plant due to legal issues.
About 14 contaminated sites were featured in the documentary, but scientists estimate around 20,000 such sites exist in the UK.
Toxic waste was buried using plastic sheets and clay, but experts worry these methods may not fully stop pollution, especially with high water levels nearby.
PCBs are suspected to cause cancer and may still be leaking from these sites.
Public pressure is seen as essential to prompt government action to clean or control these contaminated areas.
Eastman Chemical Company, responsible for Monsanto’s UK legacy, did not respond to requests for comments.
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist leader, said the FBI and Canadian police warned him of a new threat to his life. This warning comes as an Indian man awaits sentencing for plotting to kill Pannun in 2023.
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is the general counsel for Sikhs For Justice and holds dual U.S.-Canadian citizenship.
He was warned last week by FBI agents and by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on Tuesday about a credible threat to his life.
A man named Nikhil Gupta from India pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for plotting to assassinate Pannun in 2023.
Gupta was directed by an Indian government employee and communicated with an undercover agent posing as a hitman.
Gupta’s sentencing is scheduled for November 20, with a possible prison term of at least 20 years.
Pannun is an advocate for creating a sovereign Sikh state and is labeled a terrorist by the Indian government.
He referred to the U.S. “Duty to Warn” law, which requires authorities to inform individuals about serious threats.
Pannun mentioned a similar warning was given before the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, another Sikh activist in Canada.
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Dolly Parton, a famous country music singer, has died at the age of 80, according to her family. CBS News shared some of her most memorable moments and interviews to honor her career.
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Dolly Parton was a well-known country music singer.
She died at the age of 80.
Her family announced her death on a Tuesday.
CBS News highlighted her best moments on their platform.
The tribute includes past interviews and memorable performances.
The coverage is available on the CBS News app and website.
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A US-led board in charge of overseeing the Gaza peace plan warned Hamas to stop militant activities, including flying kites near the border, after Israel threatened to respond with strikes. The board also reminded Israel to respect the ceasefire and limit military actions to genuine threats.
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The US-led "Board of Peace," established by President Donald Trump, supervises a ceasefire in Gaza declared in October 2023.
The board told Hamas to stop militant actions like flying kites, which Israel considers a threat.
Israel threatened increased military operations if Hamas uses kites, drones, or balloons.
The recent kites found near the Gaza border did not carry explosives but had political messages.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubts Hamas’s commitment to disarmament announced earlier.
The Board of Peace said Israel must only respond to real and immediate threats and respect the ceasefire.
The United Nations called Israel’s threats related to kite flying unacceptable.
Since the ceasefire, Israeli strikes have continued, causing numerous Palestinian casualties according to Gaza health authorities.
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The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross have renewed their call for countries to set limits or bans on autonomous weapons systems, sometimes called "killer robots." They warn these weapons are being developed quickly and pose increased risks, though their use in battle has not been confirmed.
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The U.N. and Red Cross updated their appeal for rules on autonomous weapons, highlighting rising dangers.
Autonomous weapons can target humans without human control, raising moral concerns.
These weapons are being developed faster than international rules can keep up.
The organizations urge protection of civilians if such weapons are used in the future.
Negotiators will meet in Geneva in November to discuss strengthening international rules on these weapons.
So far, autonomous ground robots in conflicts like Ukraine mostly carry supplies or evacuate troops, not fight.
Ukraine plans to add armed robots to support soldiers but has not widely deployed them yet.
Scientists who create these technologies have called for limits due to the risks involved.
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The article shares many photos that show key moments in Dolly Parton's long career as a country singer and actress. It highlights her performances, awards, collaborations with other stars, and appearances at important events.
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Dolly Parton performed with Porter Wagoner on his TV show in 1967.
She appeared with comedian John Belushi in 1970 in New York.
Parton won the Entertainer of the Year award in 1978, surrounded by Johnny Cash and Ronnie Milsap.
She acted with Jane Fonda in the 1979 movie "9 to 5."
Dolly hosted her own variety show and performed with Willie Nelson in 1987.
She opened her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, pictured in 1987.
Parton starred in the film "Steel Magnolias," attending the premiere in 1989 with other actresses.
She performed with Norah Jones and Miley Cyrus at various award shows and TV programs.
Dolly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, celebrated with many famous musicians.
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The U.S. is currently focusing on increasing sanctions and economic pressure on Iran instead of launching new military strikes. The naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is limiting Iran’s oil exports, reducing its ability to influence global energy markets and weakening its economy.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio told allied countries the U.S. will not start new strikes on Iran "for the time being."
The U.S. is using sanctions and a naval blockade to put economic pressure on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route where the U.S. Navy cleared mines, reducing Iran’s control.
More oil tankers are passing through the southern lane of the strait, helping global energy markets.
Iran’s main oil export hub, Kharg Island, has seen almost no tanker activity recently.
The U.S. aims to cut off Iran’s financial resources and prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.
Pakistan’s army chief visited Iran as a mediator; President Trump had contact with him but no official talks with Iran are planned.
U.S. officials say the current pressure strategy might bring Iran back to negotiations.
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Dolly Parton, a famous country music singer, died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. Her family and representatives announced her death in a statement.
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Dolly Parton was known as the "Queen of Country."
She was 80 years old when she passed away.
She died in Nashville, Tennessee.
Her family and representatives made the announcement.
Dolly Parton was a legendary figure in country music.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least seven Palestinians and destroyed a warehouse storing food supplies for vulnerable groups. Despite a ceasefire that began last October, attacks continue, causing injuries and worsening shortages of medical oxygen in Gaza’s hospitals.
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At least seven Palestinians were killed in recent Israeli strikes in Gaza.
One strike hit a home near Kamal Adwan Hospital, killing three people and injuring others.
A drone strike killed a man and injured three civilians in Khan Younis.
An Israeli military attack destroyed a warehouse holding nutrition supplies for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.
The warehouse belonged to a local group working with Medical Aid for Palestinians and had their entire stock ruined.
Gaza’s health ministry warns of a critical shortage of medical oxygen, with only 12 out of 34 oxygen stations still working.
The health official warned that a lack of oxygen could cause patients to die if supplies stop.
President Donald Trump has urged Israel to stop attacks on Gaza and noted that Hamas agreed to stop fighting under a US-backed peace plan.
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Dolly Parton, a famous country music star, has died at age 80. She had a long career that included music, movies, TV shows, books, and business projects, making her a well-known figure worldwide.
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Dolly Parton died at age 80, as announced by her publicist.
She began her music career in Nashville and had her first hit, "Dumb Blonde," in 1967.
Parton gained fame on "The Porter Wagoner Show," a country music TV program.
She released many famous songs, like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You."
Parton won 10 Grammy Awards and was nominated 55 times.
She sold over 100 million music units worldwide, with many gold and platinum albums.
Parton acted in movies like "9 to 5," "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," and "Steel Magnolias."
She appeared on TV shows including "Designing Women," "Hannah Montana," and "Grace & Frankie."
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A new mother in Missouri woke up to find her 3-week-old baby blue and not breathing. She performed infant CPR and helped her daughter start breathing again before they got to the hospital, where the baby was diagnosed with a brief unexplained medical event.
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Layna Wells is the mother of a 3-week-old daughter named Stevie.
Around 7 a.m., Wells found her baby blue, cold, and not breathing.
Wells performed CPR by giving back blows and chest compressions.
After CPR, the baby began breathing and opened her eyes but did not cry until over an hour later at the hospital.
Doctors diagnosed the baby with a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE), which is different from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
BRUE incidents usually do not increase the risk of sudden infant death.
Wells did CPR imperfectly but effectively, and doctors advised her to repeat the same actions if needed.
Wells hopes her story encourages other parents to learn infant CPR.
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