The next Atlantic storm will be named Dolly, but it's not connected to Parton's death

The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but it's not connected to Dolly Parton's death. Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organization, and names are reused every six years. This season has had three tropical storms, and the next name on the 2026 list is Dolly. Forecasters are monitoring a system off Africa that may strengthen. If it further develops, it would be named Tropical Storm Dolly. The Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be below average due to the effects of El Nino.

Dolly Parton leaves a legacy of literacy, kindness in Utah

Dolly Parton's legacy will continue to touch the lives of Utahns, thanks to her kindness, and her love for literacy. A partnership with Operation Literacy will continue to grow Parton's Imagination Library across the state.

US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities

The U.S. government issued a travel alert for Americans planning to visit Mexicali in northern Mexico and temporarily suspended consular activities in the border city due to a "potential threat," without providing details.

Investigators sift for evidence at burned Montana home where 8 relatives were killed at dinner

A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home in Billings, Montana, a family spokesperson said.

US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4

Americans' confidence in the economy declined again this month as the ongoing conflict in Iran has steadily pushed gasoline prices above $4 per gallon in the U.S.

Top tennis stars team up for the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, in photos

Some of the best tennis players in the world will play doubles specialists in the revamped 16-team U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament. A $1 million prize was added last year to attract top singles players to the competition.

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old.

Dolly Parton, iconic songwriter, singer and actor, has died at 80.

Dolly Parton, iconic songwriter, singer and actor, has died at 80.

The last few witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to testify

After nearly a month of testimony, jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to hear from the final witnesses in a case that has largely been about her mental state when she strangled her three young children.

Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer

A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced on separate state convictions.

Lake America? Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario, expresses love for French Canadians amid trade war

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and denied that a ​rift over French language requirements contributed to a breakdown in trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.

Target shares drop 5% after Halloween costume backlash

Target shares dropped about 5% in early trading a day after the company apologized for ​and rolled back a Halloween costume that critics said evoked Blackface and minstrel shows.

The calendar might still say summer. But this Starbucks fall favorite is back in stores

Starbucks launched its fall menu Tuesday, bringing back its popular Pumpkin Spice Latte as the coffee chain looks to build on improving U.S. sales.

Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claims and bid for prison release

Claims by Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell that her sex trafficking conviction was a "complete miscarriage of justice" were rejected Tuesday by a federal judge who said her assertions were based on "speculation, distortions, and/or outright falsehoods."

Lockerbie bombing trial postponed by US judge days before start

A federal judge on Monday postponed the trial of the man ​authorities allege built the bomb that blew New York-bound Pan Am flight 103 out of the sky over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people in 1988.

5 years after Gabby Petito's disappearance, her story continues to drive change

Five years after Gabby Petito's death, her family's advocacy continues to influence domestic violence policy and awareness in Utah and across the country.

Tropical Storm Julio dissipates near Tropical Storm Iselle in the Pacific Ocean

Tropical Storm Julio in the Pacific Ocean was on track Tuesday to be absorbed by the stronger Tropical Storm Iselle, which is churning to the north.