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Dolly Parton remembered as the undisputed queen of country music worldwide

NPR | By Michel Martin

Published August 26, 2026 at 6:13 AM CDT

NPR's Michel Martin remembers Dolly Parton with longtime country music journalist Tom Roland, who co-authored Parton's photographic memoir, "Star of the Show: My Life on Stage."

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Remembering Dolly Parton

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Dolly Parton came to fame as a star in country music and went on to become one of its most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture. She died Tuesday at age 80.
Canada strikes back in a trade war with the U.S.

Stephan Bisaha, Michel Martin

Canada will tariff nearly $20 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs. All this trade uncertainty makes it tough for businesses on both sides of the border.
The impact of the trade war between the U.S. and Canada

Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democractic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan about the trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
Secret Service aware of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump

Ryan Lucas

The Secret Service says it is aware of a video released by Iranian state media that appears to threaten the life of President Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump.
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Hollywood's summer box office is glowing, but the numbers come with startling caveats

Bob Mondello

Theaters have had something for everyone this summer, and fans are paying top dollar for premium formats like IMAX. There are also fewer moviegoers, fewer movies and fewer screens than there were pre-COVID.