Thursday, August 27, 2026 6:18 AM ET
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Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on -- The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions. -- US & Canada3 hours ago
How Parton became a fashion icon -- Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world. -- Culture18 hours ago
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.2 hours ago
Olympic champion Liu announces break from competition -- Women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu confirms that she will not compete during the 2026-27 season.16 hours ago
Trump says 'something may come out of' CIA head's unannounced visit to Moscow -- John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.16 hours ago
'I'm heartbroken' - Fans react to Dolly Parton's death -- The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact.1 day ago
Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer -- Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.1 day ago
'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 between the two neighbours.2 days ago
What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC? -- US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.3 days ago
'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads -- Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.2 days ago
Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy -- BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.18 hours ago
How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs -- A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.1 day ago
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 fight back.1 day ago
A look back at Dolly Parton's life in pictures -- The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.1 day ago
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 dispute?1 day ago
Closing arguments are about to start in a trial which has drawn global attention to the rare condition postpartum psychosis.1 hour ago
Stars of stage and screen grieve the cult British actor, who has died aged 80.8 hours ago
Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.8 hours ago
Experts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers.8 hours ago
Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.12 hours ago
Supporting Palestine Action became illegal in the UK in 2025 after the government banned it under anti-terror legislation.12 hours ago
Tributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who died at the age of 80.12 hours ago
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.17 hours ago
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.20 hours ago