Kimberlee Kruesi

James A. Gambrell, a former chef at Dollywood, touches the Dolly Parton statue in downtown Sevierville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Dylan Lovan)

Dolly Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown

August 26, 2026 at 5:20 p.m.

Dolly Parton spent her life elevating an often-overlooked region to showcase what long inspired her music and sparked a tourism boom that forever changed those living against the backdrop of...

Attendees celebrate as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands.

July 9, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Democrat Graham Platner to drop out and convention planned to find his replacement. Here’s what to know about the Maine Senate race.

July 8, 2026 at 10:06 p.m.

With Democrat Graham Platner announcing that he'll drop out of Maine's U.S. Senate race, here's what we know.

Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim

July 8, 2026 at 7:34 p.m.

Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault.

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

July 7, 2026 at 8:09 p.m.

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday pulled support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to...

Democrats begin pulling Graham Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

July 6, 2026 at 5:54 p.m.

A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released...

A worker unloads portable air-conditioning units outside of Madison Square Garden ahead of a reported wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden

July 4, 2026 at 11:36 a.m.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a star-packed ceremony.

FILE – Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) and Taylor Swift kiss after the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game on Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? Here’s what we know.

July 1, 2026 at 12:51 p.m.

Frenzied speculation surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married at one of New...

Lowell, Massachusetts, was an important town during the Industrial Revolution and was a center for cotton textile manufacturing. Today, that piece of American history is preserved by the National Park Service. Films on labor history were removed from the park following a decision by the Trump adminstiration.

Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that ‘disparaged’ US

June 13, 2026 at 9:56 a.m.

A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order calling for the nation’s museums, parks and landmarks to not display elements that...

Fans watch a Champion league soccer match between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain at the Lion Sports Bar on May 30, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tassanee Vejpongsa)

Last call? US cities look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup.

June 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won’t have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match.

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