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Survey pinpoints the behavior on planes that people find most annoying -- Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.

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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures - Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures. 32M ago - 12 photos

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Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions" President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor. updated 10M ago

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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one. -- The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."

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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world -- July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States - another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events - such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes - will become more common and more extreme.

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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world -- July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl - just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events - such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes - will become more common and more extreme.

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Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe -- A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.

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Europe sees total solar eclipse -- A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.

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Astronomy professor on how eclipses work -- Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.

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How a total solar eclipse stopped a war -- Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."

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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers -- The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.

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Perseid meteor shower peaks during eclipse -- The Perseid meteor shower will peak during 2026's only total solar eclipse. Director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, Dr. Geza Gyuk, explains why the eclipse is so special.

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Total solar eclipse in Europe -- A small part of the U.S. will be able to see a sliver of partial solar eclipse, but the path of totality will cut through Europe. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has more from Mallorca, Spain.

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Musk's SpaceX announces $100 billion plan for new spaceport in Louisiana -- Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.

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SNAP restrictions cut soda sales but raise stigma concerns, study finds -- Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?

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Entertainment - Remembering Dolly Parton's life and legacy - Music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on Tuesday. Rolling Stone senior writer Marissa Moss joins CBS News to discuss Parton's legacy. 1H ago - 6:05

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From the archives: Dolly Parton, legend -- Dolly Parton, the poor girl from the Great Smoky Mountains who became the shining queen of country music, died on Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired Feb. 10, 2019, the singer, songwriter and philanthropist talked with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil about creating a musical legacy (including writing such classics as "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "Coat of Many Colors"), and counting her blessings - all while presenting herself as "a country girl's idea of glam." -- Feb 10, 2019

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Trump says he's lowering flags for Dolly Parton -- President Trump on Tuesday said he is lowering the American flag throughout the U.S. following the death of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. CBS News' Anthony Mason, Jamie Wax and Nicole Valdes have more.

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Dolly Parton's nephew announces her death -- Dolly Parton, legendary singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist, has died at 80. Her nephew announced her death on Tuesday in a video on social media. CBS News' Anthony Mason and Jamie Wax have more.

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