Country music legend Dolly Parton died peacefully at age 80 on August 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, her representatives confirmed. Her representatives said she had been privately battling cancer and died surrounded by loved ones at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Parton became one of the most successful and recognizable figures in country music, with classic songs including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” as … Continue reading Dolly Parton: Country music icon and humanitarian hero dead at 80

A large wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate as firefighters battle strong winds and dry conditions. The Hawk Fire has burned more than 15,000 acres and prompted evacuation orders for about 23,000 residents, while many others have been warned to prepare to leave. Firefighters have made progress, with the blaze reported to be about one-quarter contained, but officials … Continue reading US firefighters say major blaze near Reno about a quarter contained

College baseball player Glenwood “Bubba” Pysher IV, 22, was fatally shot by police in Pennsylvania after mistakenly going to the wrong house following a night out with friends. Pysher’s mother said he had been drinking while celebrating a friend’s birthday and accidentally mistook a nearby home for his friend’s house. The homeowners called 911 believing someone was attempting to break into their home, and police … Continue reading College baseball player fatally shot after trying to enter wrong house, mom says

Eight people, including four children, were killed in a shooting and house fire near Billings, Montana, after what police described as a family disturbance. The suspect, identified by relatives as 44-year-old Alan Smith, was found outside the burning home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and later died. The victims included family members ranging in age from 7 to more than 90 years old, with several … Continue reading 8 dead, including 4 children, following shooting and fire at Montana home

Three U.S. Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave while the agency investigates potential misconduct. The officials are non-law-enforcement personnel from the agency’s communications office, including Communications Chief Anthony Guglielmi. The employees have reportedly lost their security clearances and access to work devices while the investigation is underway. The Secret Service has not disclosed what the alleged misconduct involves, though the move comes … Continue reading 3 Secret Service officials placed on leave amid misconduct investigation