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The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her.

26 août 2026 à 15:27
Even as her talents and work ethic opened up the world to her, she kept coming home. For many in the complicated region she’s from, that meant a lot.

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How Dolly Parton's glamorous career transcended stereotypes – video obituary

26 août 2026 à 07:48

Dolly Parton was one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music and a pioneer for women throughout her career. The Guardian US's deputy arts editor Owen Myers reflects on a career and legacy whose impact transcends generations

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Medication Mix-Up Leaves Knee Surgery Patient Paralyzed

26 août 2026 à 05:03
A patient was unable to move from the sternum down after a routine knee-replacement operation at a Nashville hospital this month. The hospital said she had been given the wrong anesthetic.

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Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville said it ordered an emergency halt to all remaining operations scheduled for Aug. 14 after officials noticed serious adverse reactions in four patients.

Dolly Parton’s Death Hits Home for Tennesseans: ‘She Was One of Us’

25 août 2026 à 22:09
The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She inspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said.

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As the nation mourned Dolly Parton’s death on Tuesday, the grief was perhaps the most profound in Tennessee.

Violent Extremist Who Targeted Young People Online Is Sentenced to 77 Years

22 août 2026 à 19:57
Kyle William Spitze was part of an online extremist movement that coerces young people to do self-harm, officials said. Two of his victims died by suicide.

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A federal judge in Tennessee this week sentenced a man to 77 years in prison for having child pornography as a member of groups that officials say glorified mass murder and urged young people to commit self-harm.
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