Remembering Dolly Parton, US & Canada Trade Insults, Primary Results, Measles Deaths On The Rise

Today on America in the MorningRemembering Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, who rose from a loving but impoverished upbringing in the mountains of East Tennessee to become the “Queen of Country” music, a Hollywood star and a beloved American icon, has died following a brief battle with cancer. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr reports on her legendary career as a singer, songwriter, actress, theme park owner, and philanthropist.

Canada & US Trade Tariff Insults

The US and Canada are trading both insults and tariff threats following the weekend breakdown in trade talks between the two countries. Lisa Dwyer reports that Canada is striking back at the US with retaliatory tariffs, and as President Trump weighed in with comments about Canada’s leadership, Canadians are also sounding off on political developments between their nation and the United States.

Primary Results

Senator Darline Graham will move on to November's general election as she attempts to succeed her late brother Lindsey Graham and remain in the US Senate. John Stolnis has a recap from Washington.

Baby At Center Of Surrogacy Case Back In Court

A critically ill newborn at the center of a bitter surrogate custody fight was placed back on a breathing tube after his condition worsened following open-heart surgery.

Texas Wildfire

Hot and dry conditions are causing damaging wildfires in a number of western states, and this now includes Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas.

From Pro To College

Usually if a college sports athlete is good enough, they turn pro and play professionally. It’s never been the other way around. As Bruce Morton reports, one major college football conference doesn’t want players returning from the pros to the sports they once played in universities.

Dolly Parton Remembered

Country music icon Dolly Parton whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting, and memorable costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died in Nashville. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the passing of the legendary singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist.

Measles Deaths

In a nation where there were just three measles deaths in the entire country last year, Pennsylvania reported two people have died from the measles so far in 2026. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the vaccination rates are lower, which may be leading to the increased cases.

El-Sayed On Fox

A Democrat nominee for a battleground U-S Senate seat in Michigan is catching headlines for an interview he had with FOX News that surrounded transgender surgeries and anti-Semitism. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Montana House Of Horrors

It was a scene of horror in Billings, Montana where a man who returned to his family’s weekly dinner killed eight of his relatives, including four kids, before setting the house they were in on fire. Sue Aller has the story.

Secret Trip

Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe made a secret visit to Moscow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices