newsSaturday, August 29, 2026
A day of remembrance and surprise reunions. Dolly Parton's legacy prompts a major civic honor, while the Who mends fences with a former drummer. Elsewhere, a judge blocks a Trump deportation push, and gunfire erupts in Niger's capital.
The day's biggest stories mix celebration with reconciliation.
Tennessee's governor wants to rename Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton after her death at 80. The airport authority will discuss it next month.
The Who and drummer Zak Starkey have patched things up. He's back rehearsing with the band after being fired in April, suggesting future tour dates are likely.
Judge Jackie Glass, who sentenced O.J. Simpson to prison in 2008 and later hosted 'Swift Justice,' has died at 70 in Las Vegas.
A federal ruling and unrest in West Africa shift the landscape.
A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration's use of visa cancellations to deport pro-Palestinian activists, dealing a legal setback to the policy.
Gunfire and explosions were reported near the airport and presidential palace in Niger's capital, Niamey, signaling a potential security crisis.
College Football Kickoff: Where to Watch North Carolina vs. TCU in the First Game of the Seasonwww.rollingstone.com
Taylor Swift Donates $50k to Help Mother Struck by Carwww.rollingstone.com
Flooding death toll tops 600 as UK rapid response team heads to Nepalwww.perspectivemedia.comChennai Health Report Flags E. coli in 43 Zone 11 Water Samples; Metro Water Disputes Deficiencyurbanacres.in
A health department report tabled before the Greater Chennai Corporation council has recorded 43 E. coli-positive water samples in Valasaravakkam Zone 11, with 46 samples classified as bacteriologically unsatisfactory. The findings cover locations including Valasaravakkam, Porur,
S. Korea, France discuss strategic coordination amid deepening N.K.-Russia tiesm.koreaherald.com
Defense officials of South Korea and France have agreed to bolster strategic coordination in the face of deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia, Seoul's defense ministry said Saturday. Deputy Defense Minister for Policy Kim Hong-cheol discussed security issues con
U.N. Agency Tells Merchants Not to Arm Against Pirates Despite 90 Sailors Being Held Hostagethelibertydaily.com
(The Daily Caller)—A United Nations agency told countries to “strongly discourage” merchant ship crews from acquiring firearms to defend against piracy, despite 90 sailors being held hostage by Somali pirates. Piracy rose in 2025, according to the annual report from the Internati
Montana Mahj brings the state's first mahjong house to Billings, building community one tile at a timewww.kpax.com
Montana Mahj, the state's first dedicated mahjong house, opened Aug. 14 at 2528 Grand Ave. in Billings. The space was founded by litigation attorney Brooke Murphy and physician assistant Randi Ellis.
Cuban Writer Highlights Havana's Sewage Overflow with Sarcasmwww.cubaheadlines.com
On Friday, Cuban writer, linguist, and translator Rodolfo Alpízar Castillo took to Facebook to share a satirical commentary on the...
Day of devastation: 25 years later, 9/11 exhibit to open soon at museumwww.newtoncountyappeal.com
Day of devastation: 25 years later, 9/11 exhibit to open soon at museum bmazead Fri, 08/28/2026 - 08:58 PM
Judge hears arguments in Measure S lawsuit between Fresno County and state of Californiaabc30.com
The future of Fresno County's proposed transportation sales tax now rests with a judge after attorneys for the county, the state and measure supporters squared off in court Friday over whether Measure S should appear on the November ballot.
Hunter's top union boss re-elected after leadership challengewww.newcastleherald.com.au
See who contested the vote against the incumbent secretary.
What we learnt from ICAC’s Operation Rosny this weekwww.smh.com.au
The ICAC’s Operation Rosny is examining sections of the NSW Liberal Party, Catholic Schools NSW and business figures in Sydney. Alexandra Smith explains what we learnt in week five.
