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How Not to Announce a Measles Death
30 August 2026 at 15:59
Josh Shapiro announced two measles deaths. Things went downhill fast.
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Controversy Erupts Over Pennsylvania Measles Deaths
28 August 2026 at 19:25
The conflict, which largely falls along political lines, centers on the details of one of the deaths, in a newborn.
What to Know About New Covid Vaccines for Fall 2026
28 August 2026 at 00:44
The shots have been approved for people 65 and older, and for younger people with underlying conditions. Others may be able to get them off label.
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Dolly Partonβs Cautious Politics Resulted in Widespread Affection
27 August 2026 at 12:03
Bipartisan tributes demonstrated the success of the singerβs long-running effort to stay out of party politics in a sharply divided country.
Dolly Parton, whose death was announced on Tuesday, kept partisan politics at a distance throughout her career.
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Dolly Partonβs Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar
27 August 2026 at 16:51
The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.
Dolly Parton spoke at the Library of Congress during a 2018 celebration of her organization, the Imagination Library, and its 100 millionth book donation.
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