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The country music icon sparked health concerns in October 2025 after her sister asked for prayers on social media.Dolly Parton is opening up about her health again, seven months after sparking concerns among fans.Parton, 80, revealed in a video shared on social media Monday, May 4, that she's been suffering from various medical issues in recent years.

Dolly Parton details health issues, 'still got some healing to do'

'Toxic' singer Britney Spears voluntarily checked into a treatment facility after her arrestBritney Spears took a plea deal Monday as the Ventura County District Attorney's office dropped the pop star's DUI charge.Spears, 44, pleaded guilty through her lawyer to what’s commonly called "wet reckless."

Britney Spears pleads guilty to ‘wet reckless’ charge after DUI arrest

The biggest stars are ready to strike their best poses on the Met steps.It's fashion's biggest night. What to know:Who are the Met Gala co-hosts?Anna Wintour, Met Gala chair, at the Met Gala on May 5, 2025, in New York.

Met Gala 2026 live updates: Celebrities lean into 'Costume Art' theme

Meta is back in court in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in an ongoing child safety case that could determine whether the company will be declared a public nuisance.The Facebook parent lost the first round of the trial centering on claims brought by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez that it failed to safeguard children on its apps from sexual predators.

Meta's public nuisance case in New Mexico has billion-dollar consequences

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war.The State Department said Monday that Rubio, a Catholic who has visited Rome and the Vatican at least three times since becoming the Republican president’s top diplomat, would be in Italy on Thursday and Friday.

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise

The Strait of Hormuz turned into a combat zone on Monday as the U.S. military engaged Iranian forces to reopen critical shipping lanes.Admiral Brad Cooper, head of Central Command, confirmed that American forces destroyed six Iranian small boats and successfully intercepted a barrage of cruise missiles and drones launched by Tehran.

U.S. Smashes Iranian Boats As Missiles Rain Down On UAE

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, restaurants are rolling out deals to help you celebrate. Cinco de Mayo falls on May 5 every year, and this year, it will fall on a Tuesday.Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for May 5, has been used to celebrate Mexican-American heritage every year since the 1800s, according to National Day Calendar.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo? See deals and freebies on food, drinks

The suspect was reportedly wanted for alleged attempted murder on a peace officer and refused to stop for authoritiesA hostage has been released after a tense eight-hour standoff involving an armed suspect barricaded inside a pickup truck alongside a rideshare passenger in California over the weekend.The incident unfolded around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, when a rideshare driver allegedly armed with a weapon led police on a chase through Beverly Hills, according to FOX 11.

Rideshare passenger held hostage for eight hours during armed standoff with police in swanky neighborhood

The president of Cornell University claimed on Monday that he was victim "harassment and intimidation" following a confrontation with protesters in which he appeared to get into his car and back into one of the demonstrators.President Michael Kotlikoff said he had just left Goldwin Smith Hall on the school's Ithaca, New York, campus where several groups — including Cornell Progressives, Cornellians for Israel and Students for Justice in Palestine — had gathered for a debate Thursday night on the on-going crisis in the Middle East.

Cornell president accused of backing car into protester says he was victim of 'harassment'

Spirit Airlines shut down on Saturday amid debt struggles. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave breaks down the effects.

Americans react after Spirit Airlines shuts down

Patrick Dumont swung for the fences and hit a home run.The Dallas Mavericks governor announced the hiring of Masai Ujiri as the franchise’s new team president and alternate governor. It ends a six-month search with a splash, as Ujiri is one of the most accomplished front office executives in NBA history.

Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri, a proven winner, as new team president

Congress left Washington, D.C., without flexing its legal muscle against President Donald Trump's Iran war, despite growing concern among Republicans about what comes next in the Middle East.The 60-day deadline, enshrined into law by the War Powers Act Resolution, requires that Congress authorize or halt the war.

Congress ignores key deadline as Republicans ready 'restraint' on Trump's war in Iran

At least 12 people were hospitalized after gunfire broke out during a party at a campground in Oklahoma on Sunday night, local officials said.The shooting at Arcadia Lake in Edmond happened just after 9 p.m., the Edmond Police Department said on X. The extent of the injuries and their exact nature were not immediately clear.

At least 12 hospitalized as gunfire rings out at Oklahoma campground party

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.Today's top storiesPresident Trump announced that the U.S. will "guide" stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting today.

Trump says U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait. And, key Senate races to watch

This isn't even a vindictive prosecution. These aren't proper charges brought for an improper reason. It's just a naked abuse of prosecutorial power in which the facts and the law are irrelevant.Chris Truax | Opinion contributorWalking along a North Carolina beach a year ago, former FBI Director James Comey saw some shells arranged to make out the numbers 86 and 47.

DOJ's '86 47' case presents a crime, but it isn't Comey's | Opinion

Knicks' depth gives them the edge but Philadelphia's road-tested confidence makes this a lengthy battleAfter a fantastic set of series from the Eastern Conference, and even some strong ones in the Western Conference, we have finally reached the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The league, fans and sports bettors really couldn't have asked for a better opening round.

76ers vs Knicks second-round series predicted to go at least six games in must-watch NBA matchup

Lash Fary, from Distinctive Assets, shares a Mother’s Day gift guide.

Mother’s Day gift guide

Gas prices in the U.S. have gone up more than 30 cents a gallon in the last week and are slated to continue rising as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid the Iran war.The cost for regular gas as of Sunday is an average $4.446 — a week ago it was $4.099, according to AAA's fuel site.

Gas prices went up more than 30 cents a gallon last week. How high could they go?

If you had this one on your bingo card, please tell me who’s going to win the next Super Bowl, would you?GameStop, the popular video games retailer, is proposing to buy eBay for about $56 billion in cash and stock.GameStop, it must be said, is worth about $12 billion on the New York Stock Exchange.

GameStop makes an unsolicited $56 billion offer for eBay

A 14‑year‑old Connecticut girl missing for 19 days was found alive at a home in North Carolina, and a 51‑year‑old man has been arrested on kidnapping and statutory rape charges, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office.The girl was reported missing to the Middletown Police Department on April 9, prompting a multistate search that eventually led investigators to North Carolina.

Teenage Girl Missing for 19 Days Found Alive, 51-Year-Old Man Arrested

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WASHINGTON – Top Trump ally and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains hospitalized and is recovering from pneumonia, a spokesperson said on May 4.Ted Goodman, spokesperson for the Republican, tied Giuliani's condition to the 9/11 terror attacks in a statement on X. Giuliani was serving as mayor of New York at the time.

Rudy Giuliani, recovering from pneumonia, remains in critical condition

WASHINGTON — The man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner last month told the FBI he didn't expect to survive the attack, a federal prosecutor told a magistrate judge on Monday.The disclosure came at a hearing called by federal Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui, who pressed the government over how Cole Allen was being treated behind bars.

Man charged in Trump assassination plot told FBI he didn't think he'd survive, feds say

People with certain conditions or a genetic risk of cancer are sometimes prescribed daily aspirin to lower their risk of developing colorectal cancer.A new study looks into that preventative possibility among the general population.Below, an expert explains the findings.People with heart disease may be prescribed a daily aspirin tablet to prevent a cardiac event.

Scientists Explain Whether You Should Take Aspirin to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Britney Spears has taken a plea deal in her DUI case in Ventura County and her DUI charge has been dropped.The “Toxic” singer took responsibility for her conduct and pleaded guilty through her attorney Monday to a reduced charge of reckless driving involving alcohol and drugs in what’s commonly called “wet reckless”.

Britney Spears Pleads Guilty To Reduced Charge In DUI Case, Sentenced To 12 Months Probation

Republicans brace for midterm headwinds as Trump's approval hovers near 40% with gas prices soaringWith six months to go until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump's poll numbers remain underwater.The two-month-long war with Iran, which public opinion surveys indicate is unpopular with many Americans, and a surge in gas prices as a direct result of the fighting have triggered a further slide in Trump's approval ratings this spring.

Trump vs History: How president's poll numbers compare to Biden, Obama, Bush ahead of midterms

GM is marking what it calls a major milestone in its journey from today's advanced driver assistance to future autonomous capabilities. As of last week, GM says its customers have driven one billion hands-free Super Cruise miles. Super Cruise is GM's driver assistance technology. To put it in perspective, GM says the miles logged equals nearly 2,100 trips to the moon and back.

GM's Super Cruise Logs One Billion Miles

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a map he designed to give Republicans an edge in as many as four seats now held by Democrats.State lawmakers approved the new boundaries just hours after the US Supreme Court issued a decision limiting the reach of the Voting Rights Act in redistricting cases.

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating after a United Airlines passenger jet landing Sunday at Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole on the adjacent New Jersey Turnpike.The Federal Aviation Administration said the incident involving United Airlines Flight 169 happened Sunday afternoon.

United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck

While many brands and stores offer expedited shipping, there’s no guarantee that everything will arrive on time. Amazon offers fast, free shipping, along with exclusive discounts to Prime members, so it’s an easy go-to when you need a last-minute gift.Gifts under $50

The best last-minute Mother’s Day gifts in 2026

Anna Wintour reflected on the Met Gala and the work of this year's co-chairs Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.NEW YORK – As Venus Williams began to speak at the annual press preview for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's spring exhibit, the tennis icon admitted she had never addressed such a large crowd at a press conference before.