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Dolly Parton Turns 80 -- And Gets An Unexpected Visitor
American music legend Dolly Parton turned 80 on Monday, and she received a visit from a bagpiper playing "Happy Birthday To You" who was sent by U2 frontman Bono.
"Now that’s what you call a surprise!" she wrote on X as she shared a video of the moment. "This old bag sure feels the love!"
Parton, who last year postponed a planned Las Vegas residency due to "health challenges," told People in a new interview that she feels like she's only just getting started.
"I know that sounds stupid, but unless my health gives way, which right now I seem to be doing fine," she told the magazine, adding: "I don’t know what I’m going to be doing tomorrow. Whatever comes, I’ll give it my best."
Check out her birthday video below:
U.S. Military Archbishop Worried About Troops Who May Be Ordered Into Greenland
The Archbishop for the Military Services is concerned for Catholic troops who may be ordered to invade Greenland.
On Sunday, Archbishop Timothy Broglio told the BBC “Sunday” show that if the Trump administration ordered the military to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory, he was worried that U.S. service members “could be put in a situation where they’re being ordered to do something that’s morally questionable.”
“Greenland is a territory of Denmark. Denmark is an ally. It’s part of NATO,” Broglio said. “It does not seem really reasonable that the United States would attack and occupy a friendly nation.”
Broglio also noted that while it would be difficult for a soldier or Marine to disobey such an order, he or she would be in good conscience to do so.
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Trump Envoy Gets Cold Shoulder In Greenland As Key Event Pulls Invitation
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) is already having a rough time in his new role as President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Greenland after being disinvited from a key event.
The move comes as Trump grows increasingly belligerent with his threats to seize the island, currently a semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Landry, named to the role last month, had been invited to attend a sled dog race in March. Now, the Greenland Dog Sledding Association (KNQK) says the invitation, which was made by a private tourism group, has been withdrawn.
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Judge, Wife Shot In Indiana
A judge who had recently announced plans to retire after 12 years on the bench was shot at his home in Lafayette, Ind., on Sunday afternoon. His wife was also injured in the attack.
According to a police dispatch, a caller said that a man had visited the home of Steven P. Meyer of Tippecanoe County Superior Court, and his wife, Kimberly Meyer. The man claimed to have found their dog and then opened fire, shooting through the door before fleeing.
The judge was shot in the arm and Kim Meyer was wounded in her hip. Both are in stable condition.
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Health Groups Sue Over RFK Jr.’s New Vaccination Policy: WaPo
Seven public health organizations led by the American Academy of Pediatrics filed a lawsuit to contest Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s new vaccine guidance for babies and children.
As of Jan. 5, the CDC will no longer recommend that every child receive vaccinations for hepatitis A, influenza, rotavirus or meningococcal disease. Instead, the agency only recommends such immunizations to children who are at high risk or if a doctor recommends it.
Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, said the “decision protects children, respects families, and rebuilds trust in public health.”
The plaintiffs claim Kennedy packed a key vaccine advisory committee with vaccine skeptics and did not consider how the new policy would burden the health care system or endanger families. They want the latest vaccination guidance voided.
Read more in The Washington Post:
U.S., Canada May See Northern Lights Monday Due To Intense Geomagnetic Storm
More Than 100 Vehicles Pile Up On Michigan Highway During Snow Storm
More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state.
The massive pileup prompted the Michigan State Police to close both directions of Interstate 196 Monday morning just southwest of Grand Rapids while officials worked to remove all the vehicles, including more than 30 semitrailer trucks. The State Police said there were numerous injuries, but no deaths had been reported.
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Millions Of Fries Wash Up On Shore Of UK Beach
Millions of uncooked fries have washed up on a beach in the U.K., according to The Daily Mail.
It's believed that a storm in the English Channel knocked several containers of fries overboard from two ships. One local resident told the BBC that some of the fries were as deep as 2.5 feet into the ground.
Volunteers have been working to remove the "chips" from the Falling Sands beach; by Monday, it was mostly all cleaned up, according to the BBC.
Epstein Files Still Have Not Been Released One Month Past Deadline
It's been one month since the Department of Justice was ordered to release all files related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein, but the department has not delivered.
In a court filing filed earlier this month, the department said there are more than 2 million documents related to the case still under review.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has been a champion of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, questioned where the files were.
"Why is this administration working harder to hide the Epstein files than prior administrations did to cover up Iran-Contra and Watergate," Massie wrote on social media Sunday night.
Stephen Miller Claims Minnesota Police Have Been Ordered To 'Surrender'
Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, wrote on social media that local police in Minnesota have been ordered to "stand down and surrender."
"Only federal officers are upholding the law. Local and state police have been ordered to stand down and surrender," Miller wrote Sunday night.
Read more here.
Trump To Head To Davos On Wednesday To Deliver Address To Economic Meeting
Trump is expected to meet global CEOS on Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland, according to reports. Trump will make an address at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, where leaders from government, business, crypto and more will gather for a discussion about global issues.
The meeting comes as Trump threatened to impose a tariff on eight European countries until a deal is reached for the U.S. to buy Greenland.
Trump last traveled to Davos in 2020 for the forum.
Trump Says He Doesn't Believe The Norwegian Government Is Not Involved In The Nobel Peace Prize Selection Process
President Donald Trump on Monday told NBC News he did not believe that the Norwegian government had no say in who receives the Nobel Peace Prize, even though the process is independent.
"Norway totally controls it despite what they say," Trump told the network. "They like to say they have nothing to do with it, but they have everything to do with it."
This comes after Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre reiterated that his government was not involved in the selection process. The country's parliament appoints the nominees of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who then independently pick the winner.
Meanwhile, Trump did not rule out using military action to realize his goal of acquiring Greenland, the semi-autonomous Danish territory, while adding that he "will, 100%" follow through on his threat to impose new tariffs on a group of European countries who oppose his push to control the Arctic island.
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FBI Launched Civil Rights Probe Into ICE Officer Who Killed Renee Good Before Shifting Course: Reports
In the immediate aftermath of Renee Good's killing in Minneapolis earlier this month, the FBI opened a civil rights investigation into Jonathan Ross, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who fatally shot her, The Washington Post and CNN reported, citing sources.
But the FBI has since shifted the focus of that probe to the actions of Good and those close to her, including her widow, CNN noted.
That pivot has been viewed as politically motivated by some within the Justice Department, CNN noted, as six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned over the DOJ's move to target Good's widow.
In an interview on "Fox News Sunday," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche suggested there was no need to investigate Ross' actions.
"The Department of Justice, our civil rights unit, we don’t just go out and investigate every time an officer is forced to defend himself against somebody putting his life in danger. We never do," Blanche said.
"We investigate when it’s appropriate to investigate and that is not the case here," he continued.
Giant Alleged Birthday Card From Trump To Epstein Appears In D.C.
A 10-foot-tall recreation of the alleged birthday card Trump sent to Jeffrey Epstein just appeared Monday morning on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
One side of the card reads “Happy Birthday To A “Terrific Guy,” while the other side includes the drawing of an outline of a woman's body Trump allegedly drew for Epstein. Visitors can sign their own message to the Trump administration.
The exhibit comes from Secret Handshake, the same group that made the faux-bronze statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands that appeared on the National Mall back in September.
Bufallo Bills Fire Head Coach Sean McDermott: Reports
The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons at the helm of the team, ESPN and The Athletic reported Monday.
This comes as the Bills failed to make it to Super Bowl for yet another season.
12-Year-Old 'Fighting for His Life' After Shark Attack in Sydney Harbour
A 12-year-old boy was critically injured in a shark attack at a beach in Sydney Harbour, Australia, on Sunday afternoon.
The boy was jumping off rocks with friends near Shark Beach at Vaucluse when he was attacked. Police said his quick-thinking friends pulled him from the water, likely saving his life. He was treated aboard a police boat before being rushed to hospital.
A bull shark is believed to be responsible, according to Joseph McNulty, the commander of the New South Wales Police Marine Area Command.
A mix of heavy rain, brackish water, freshwater runoff and splashing may have created “a perfect storm” for the attack, he said.
The boy is now "fighting for his life,” McNulty added.
Read more on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation:
Elon Musk Makes Major Donation To Republican Running To Succeed McConnell: Report
Elon Musk has donated $10 million to GOP Senate candidate Nate Morris who is running for the seat of outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) in Kentucky, according to Axios, indicating the billionaire's willingness to bankroll pro-Trump candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.
Musk was, in part, impressed by Morris' move to position himself as anti-McConnell, Axios noted.
Musk had previously called on McConnell to exit Congress ahead of the former GOP Senate leader's decision to do so.