Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old.
Today in History: August 26, Jaycee Dugard found alive after 18 years
Kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard was discovered alive in California after being missing for more than 18 years.
Today in History: August 25, singer Aaliyah killed in plane crash
R&B singer Aaliyah was killed with eight others in a plane crash in the Bahamas; she was 22.
Police find the body of Karen Solomon, who was sought in the killing of her police officer husband
A final ID was still pending but authorities said they were confident the body was Karen Solomon.
Some homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, still without power 13 days after storms
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. reported that most of the 370,000 affected customers have had power restored.
New evidence prompts trial delay for Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
His trial will be the first in the U.S. for the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing.
Today in History: August 24, Pluto demoted to dwarf planet
The International Astronomical Union declared that Pluto was no longer a full-fledged planet, demoting it to the status of a “dwarf planet.”
Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
By JOHN RABY, JACK BROOK and JOHN SEEWER A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000…
Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart’s beaver logo
A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas convenience store…
Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
By JOHN RABY, JACK BROOK and JOHN SEEWER A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000…