Dolly Parton made medical plea to help save others on her deathbed, sister reveals

The country music icon died Tuesday at 80; her sister says Parton made a medical request intended to help others as she neared the end of her life.

Published Aug 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dolly Parton was thinking of others right up until her final breath.

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Bahama Breeze to close all remaining locations

Bahama Breeze, the Caribbean-themed restaurant chain, will close all of its remaining locations. Darden Restaurants plans to convert those sites into other Darden brands, including Olive Garden and...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 6:27 AM EDT

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Rock supergroup says frontman 'ghosted' band, delaying album more than a year

Fans of rock supergroup Butcher’s Nail were told on social media that the group's album has not been released because the frontman 'ghosted' the band more than a...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 6:15 AM EDT

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Polls suggest Trump’s 'Lake of America' rename could be unpopular

President Donald Trump’s recent renaming of a lake to 'Lake of America' may face public resistance, according to past polling. A CNY Central survey found the majority of...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 6:07 AM EDT

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Vanessa Blanca, 30, dies after fall at condominium

Vanessa Blanca, a beloved young singer from the Philippines and former member of the group Sugarpop, has died at age 30 after a fall at her condominium. Her...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 6:05 AM EDT

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55,250 Tattoo numbing wipes recalled for child poisoning risk

The CPSC has recalled 55,250 Diamond Wipes MD Wipe Outz Numbing Tattoo Wipes sold nationwide on Amazon and Shopify because the non-child-resistant packaging contains lidocaine, posing a severe...