Dollywood theme park to remain open following death of music legend Dolly Parton
Dollywood theme park officials confirmed the resort will operate normally Wednesday following the death of its founder and cultural icon, Dolly Parton, at age 80.
Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis
The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court is siding with the Trump administration in a case over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented before the fast-approaching midterm elections.
Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo
Supporters of Beaver’s Mini Mart have attacked Buc-ee’s online and boycotted the stores, and the mini mart's home city passed a resolution making the beaver an official part of its history.
Ryan Blaney wins second consecutive NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Ryan Blaney overcame a major fumble by his pit crew and charged from 17th to first for his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
Officials say a fast-growing wildfire in Reno, Nevada, was human-caused. The Hawk Fire grew to 13,000 acres Sunday and is uncontained. Some 42,000 residents have been ordered evacuated and another 45,000 encouraged to leave so that firefighters can reach hot spots more easily.
Tropical Storm Moke set to dump more heavy rain on hurricane-stricken Hawaii
Tropical Storm Moke is passing to the south of Hawaii's Big Island, close enough to dump a foot or more of rain on communities dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.
‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continues to dominate the box office, holding the top spot for the fourth weekend. It added $39 million from 4,006 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, bringing its North American total to over $854.9 million. This puts it on track to surpass "Avengers: Endgame" as the second highest-grossing domestic release ever.
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
Pete Buttigieg was in South Carolina this weekend as he considers a second presidential campaign.
Bryce Young and the Panthers find better footing in a 34-17 victory at the Jaguars
Bryce Young had much more success in his second game of the preseason, completing 5 of 6 passes for 49 yards and setting up a touchdown in Carolina’s 34-17 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
NCAA gets win in court on 5-year eligibility rule, but this is hardly the end of the lawsuits
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes an extra year of eligibility. This decision comes just eight days before the college football season begins.
A question looms over Harry's return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William?
The royal family’s long-running American soap opera is returning to Britain. The question is whether it will blossom into a happy reunion or descend into anger, division and chaos. Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, plan to return to the United Kingdom from California in a matter of weeks.
What’s in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters
U.S. hurricane season is gearing up. And from Amanda and Boris onward, tropical cyclones’ names in the Pacific region are unfolding quickly. But why the monikers each year? Or at all?
Kurt Busch shares emotional last moments with late brother Kyle Busch in 'Today' interview
Kurt Busch has shared emotional memories of his final day with his brother Kyle Busch at the hospital. In an interview on NBC’s “Today” show, he recalled hoping for a miracle as Kyle battled severe pneumonia that led to sepsis. Kyle Busch died on May 21 at the age of 41, leaving the racing community in shock.
Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
President Donald Trump has expressed his gratitude to the Supreme Court for allowing the White House to continue construction for now on his $400 million White House ballroom project.
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws.
Trump urges South Carolinians to make Sen. Darline Graham the GOP nominee for US Senate
President Donald Trump says the first step toward keeping Darline Graham as a U.S. senator from South Carolina involves helping her win a Republican runoff next week.
Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax
A Texas court has slashed the $50 million judgment to $1.5 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones over falsely calling 2012 school shooting a hoax.
Walmart is cautious with expectations after slowest sales growth in 6 years
Walmart reported its slowest growth in U.S. comparable sales in six years during its most recent quarter, and it offered a reserved upgraded outlook.
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days. Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, covered roads in mud and left thousands of homes without power. Now forecasters are warning another tropical storm could form as early as Thursday in the Pacific and approach the islands this weekend.
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