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  "id": 3536179,
  "title": "Trump says Dolly Parton's death feels like losing ‘a member of the family’, claims ‘she really liked me’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/trump-says-dolly-partons-death-feels-like-losing-a-member-of-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T15:44:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/trump-says-dolly-partons-death-feels-like-losing-a-member-of-the-family-claims-she-really-liked-me-101787758180612.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump expressed deep sorrow over the passing of country music icon Dolly Parton, comparing her loss to that of a family member. During an interview with conservative commentator Glenn Beck, Trump remarked, \"She was unique. She was amazing. And to lose her, it's like you lose a member of the family. You know, we all knew her so well.\" Trump further revealed that Parton had a personal fondness for him, stating, \"I knew her a little bit. She wasn't a very political person. She really liked me.\" However, Trump acknowledged that Parton was not a political figure, adding, \"But she was also of the opinion – you know, the 50%, who needs to lose? I don't think it's 50, I think it's probably 20% of the fans, OK?\" After announcing Parton's death on August 25, Trump ordered the lowering of American flags across the nation. Parton's family revealed on Tuesday that she had passed away at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Tributes to Parton have been pouring in from across the political spectrum since her passing.",
  "summary": "President Donald Trump expressed that Dolly Parton's death feels like losing a family member, praising her as a unique cultural icon.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Dolly Parton made local impact for thousands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-made-local-impact-for-thousands",
        "published": "2026-08-25T23:04:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton and Carl Dean: Inside the nearly 60-year love story lived almost entirely out of the spotlight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-and-carl-dean-inside-the-nearly-60-year-love-story-lived",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:00:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Taylor Swift remembers Dolly Parton after her death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/taylor-swift-remembers-dolly-parton-after-her-death",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:01:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Dolly Parton's final secret: What's inside the 2046 Dream Box?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-partons-final-secret-whats-inside-the-2046-dream-box",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:13:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton's influence on other female artists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-partons-influence-on-other-female-artists",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump: Dolly Parton 'really liked me,' but 'wasn't a very political person'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/trump-dolly-parton-really-liked-me-but-wasnt-a-very-political-person",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:01:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Dolly Parton’s greatness went beyond music – Peter Obi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-partons-greatness-went-beyond-music-peter-obi",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:14:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Dolly Parton left one final song for fans to hear in 2046",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-left-one-final-song-for-fans-to-hear-in-2046",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:25:34.000Z"
      }
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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."
}