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Dolly Parton's Legacy, Heat Breaks Records & NFL Health Study - Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, August 26, 2026!

We'll share the tributes pouring in for country legend Dolly Parton, and how her family has requested fans honor her legacy.

Also, where Canada is targeting its latest tariffs as its trade war with the U.S. continues.

Plus, how long a record-breaking heat wave could last in the South, the shocking number of NFL players found to have had a brain disease, and the ways Americans are marking Women's Equality Day today.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!

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