Dolly Parton's dad couldn't read - it inspired her to send books to millions of children
Families across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.
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Canada poaches dozens of top US researchers for its universities
Researchers in fields like climate and medicine are being lured north by new research funding.
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Tennessee governor plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton
Thousands of fans have signed an online petition asking the airport to be named after her.
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Watch: Marchers reflect on voting rights 63 years after 'I have a dream' speech
This year's March on Washington, held annually to commemorate Martin Luther King's historic speech, called on…
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US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.
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Autopsy shows National Guard fatally shot Memphis man in the back
The report conflicts with the authorities’ initial account, which said Tyrin Johnson had been shot in the chest.
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Watch: Puppy rescued from drain using a bucket and cheese
The Florida puppy has since been adopted after being turned over to animal control, according to the Tampa Police…
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BBC speaks with US group after 77 trekkers go missing in Nepal flood
The BBC’s Helena Humphrey visited Isha Foundation in the US state of Tennessee, that lost contact with their tour group…
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A summer of foodborne illness is already testing Trump's pick for top regulator
Heidi Overton has been tapped to lead the Food and Drug Administration. But some worry she will pick loyalty to Trump…
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Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
Canada has rejected the new name of the lake, which straddles both countries, as their row deepens.
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Belugas and dolphins rescued from closed Canadian park arrive in Spain
Two beluga whales and four dolphins rescued from a struggling Canadian marine park arrived in Spain as part of an…
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Trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
His plea deal to avoid a death-penalty trial was rejected by a federal appeals court last summer.
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Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.
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Darline Graham wins primary to contest late brother's US Senate seat
The Trump-backed candidate, whose brother Lindsey Graham died in July, has never previously run for elected office.
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Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to…
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US to revoke visas of short-term visitors seeking asylum
The state department says the number of revocations "remains dynamic" and would be carried out on a rolling basis.
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Target apologises for 'offensive' children Halloween costume after backlash
The retailer says the costume is "hurtful for Black guests, team members and partners", without providing further…
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Brain disease in dead NFL players 'higher than previously shown'
A new study says at least one in four ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease…
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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump
What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its exports to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade…
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'Absolutely ridiculous': Canadians react to new tariff tensions with the US
Many voiced frustration at the escalating trade war, warning it risks damaging the deep economic and cultural ties…
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Watch: Doug Ford's blunt warning to Trump over Canada tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford lists the ways Canada could hurt the US economy - and uses blunt language to taunt the US…
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'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
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Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to…
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Frustration builds in US city struggling without power for 12 days
In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".
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US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges
The rapper, who has faced similar charges in the past, had been due to perform at the Country Rising Festival.
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Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal
The Canadian prime minister will have to sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be…
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'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.
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Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple
One suspect is in custody, and police have said they are still investigating if the attack was motivated by hate.
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When police stormed a Penn State frat house, one brother thought it was a prank
Thirteen current and former students were arrested and accused of running a drug-dealing enterprise.
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FBI seizes former Congressman Eric Swalwell's devices in sexual misconduct investigation
Agents stopped the Democrat in an airport over the weekend and also searched his home while investigating accusations…
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Democratic socialist speaks to BBC after shock win in Florida primary
Nixon now faces a tough campaign against incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November.
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FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse…
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ICE arrests captain in New York Harbor boat accident that killed mother and infant
Immigration officials allege the boat operator illegally entered the US from El Salvador and lied about his citizenship.
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Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president.
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Watch: Trump leads tour of White House helipad construction site
The work is being expedited ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the White House in late September.
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Trump nominates aide Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration
A former conservative think tank leader, she holds degrees from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and Johns…
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