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  "id": 3405504,
  "title": "America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/america-unites-in-mourning-for-dolly-parton",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T01:44:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/08/26/america-unites-in-mourning-for-dolly-parton"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The death of country music legend Dolly Parton has brought Americans together in mourning, with tributes pouring in from leaders across the political spectrum and the entertainment industry. The 80-year-old singer, known for hits like \"Jolene\" and \"9 to 5,\" was celebrated for her vast talent, generous heart, and commitment to causes such as literacy and community strengthening. Presidents Donald Trump, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, along with entertainment icons like Julia Roberts, Jane Fonda, and Seth MacFarlane, paid tribute to Parton's unique ability to capture the essence of everyday Americans in her songs and her genuine kindness. Fans and colleagues described her as an irreplaceable champion, a magical and joyous human, and a truly generous and compassionate person. Her legacy of love and compassion will be deeply missed.",
  "summary": "The country music legend was long heralded as one of the few celebrities that everybody loved.",
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        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton: A life in pictures",
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton said \"the town tramp\" inspired her iconic look | 60 Minutes Archive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-said-the-town-tramp-inspired-her-iconic-look-60-minutes",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:07:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "What to know about US music icon Dolly Parton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/what-to-know-about-us-music-icon-dolly-parton",
        "published": "2026-08-25T21:09:53.000Z"
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        "title": "A look back at Dolly Parton's legendary career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/a-look-back-at-dolly-partons-legendary-career",
        "published": "2026-08-25T21:17:59.000Z"
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        "outlet": "NYT Arts",
        "title": "Dolly Parton: A Life in Pictures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-a-life-in-pictures-3371591",
        "published": "2026-08-25T22:49:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/america-unites-in-mourning-for-dolly-parton-3411328",
        "published": "2026-08-26T01:44:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "In homage to Dolly Parton’s favourite food, here are 13 bedazzled potato recipes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/in-homage-to-dolly-partons-favourite-food-here-are-13-bedazzled",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:00:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "In homage to Dolly Parton’s favourite food, here are 13 bedazzled potato recipes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/in-homage-to-dolly-partons-favourite-food-here-are-13-bedazzled-3413350",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:00:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/america-unites-in-mourning-for-dolly-parton-3419070",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:38:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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