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5 heartfelt cartoon farewells to Dolly Parton

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What happened Cartoonists on Dolly Parton's life and legacy.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftDolly Parton inspired Their Wigs and Makeup, and Had Their Back, Too.

New York Times US · Center-left · News report

Center5 heartfelt cartoon farewells to Dolly Parton

The Week · Center · News report

Right / center-rightTennessee to Rename Major Airport After Dolly Parton

Resist the Mainstream · Right · News report

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Resist the MainstreamNews report · Aug 29, 1:55 AM

Tennessee to Rename Major Airport After Dolly Parton

Tennessee officials are moving forward with an effort to place Dolly Parton’s name on one of the state’s most prominent landmarks following the country music icon’s death. Tennessee Gov. Bi...

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New York Times USNews report · Aug 29, 9:03 AM

Dolly Parton inspired Their Wigs and Makeup, and Had Their Back, Too.

Dolly Parton was an advocate for her L.G.B.T.Q. fans. She also understood them, a meaningful bond in places where such recognition was hard to find.

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Truth PressNews report · Aug 29, 9:02 AM

Tennessee Governor Announces Plan to Rename Nashville Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton

Tennessee leaders are moving to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, creating one of the largest permanent tributes yet to the country music legend following her death...

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NPRNews report · Aug 29, 9:00 AM

How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond

The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landsc...

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The Journal (Ireland)News report · Aug 29, 8:30 AM

'Somehow losing her has made me miss Mum all over again': Our readers remember Dolly Parton

There has been an outpouring of affection for the country music legend since her death on Tuesday.

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The Guardian UKNews report · Aug 29, 7:00 AM

‘In walked this big bundle of energy’: the day Dolly Parton came to Rotherham

Country star came to South Yorkshire town in 2007 for UK launch of the Imagination Library, her book donation scheme Shane Jarman was up a ladder decorating a Christmas tree at the school w...

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iNews (UK)News report · Aug 29, 6:00 AM

How Dolly Parton’s songs taught me to take care of my wellbeing

Dolly's inspirational words gave many the strength to carry on in times of trouble

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The WeekNews report · Aug 29, 6:00 AM

5 heartfelt cartoon farewells to Dolly Parton

Cartoonists on Dolly Parton's life and legacy

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CNBCOpinion · Aug 29, 5:00 AM

Opinion: Dolly Parton was underestimated for decades. That became one of her greatest strengths

In a candid 2015 interview, Dolly Parton told CNBC's Tania Bryer about depression, ambition and the business decisions that defined her career.

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WKRN News2 (Nexstar, Nashville)News report · Aug 29, 4:49 AM

Nashville's airport could soon have Dolly Parton's name on it

For now, it's still Nashville International Airport, but soon, one of Tennessee’s most famous names could be welcoming travelers to Music City: Dolly Parton.

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NBC5 Dallas-Fort WorthNews report · Aug 29, 4:30 AM

Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton's honor

Nashville International Airport could soon be renamed after Tennessee icon Dolly Parton, the governor and airport announced Friday. The beloved country legend and philanthropist, who hailed...

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InstapunditOpinion · Aug 29, 4:26 AM

I AGREE. TENNESSEE SHOULD DO IT: More than 80,000 people have signed a petition to rename Nashvill

I AGREE. TENNESSEE SHOULD DO IT: More than 80,000 people have signed a petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton. Dolly Parton International Airport sounds bette...

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The Daily BeastNews report · Aug 29, 4:20 AM

Dolly Parton Is About to Get a Very Big Nashville Tribute

Ron Jenkins / Getty Images Nashville is about to put Dolly Parton’s name somewhere very hard to miss. State and airport officials have begun laying the groundwork to rename its bustling air...

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ABC News - USNews report · Aug 29, 4:14 AM

Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldn’t say it, but fans heard it — in her life and her lyrics

Dolly Parton never embraced the feminist label, but her actions and lyrics spoke volumes

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Aug 29, 4:07 AM

Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldn’t say it, but fans heard it — in her life and her lyrics

Dolly Parton never embraced the feminist label, but her actions and lyrics spoke volumes.

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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Aug 29, 3:52 AM

Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee's governor

A push by fans to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon's death.

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FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro)News report · Aug 29, 3:26 AM

Push to rename Nashville Airport after Dolly Parton gets backing of Tennessee governor

Gov. Bill Lee announced a partnership with Nashville International Airport with the intent to rename it for Dolly Parton.

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Deseret NewsOpinion · Aug 29, 3:00 AM

Opinion: Dolly Parton — looking back at the icon before she was a super star

We’re hearing a lot, and will hear more, about the late Dolly Parton — her remarkable personal story of rising from poverty in the East Tennessee hills to international celebrity and wealth...

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NBC NewsNews report · Aug 29, 2:49 AM

Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor

Nashville International Airport could soon be renamed after Tennessee icon Dolly Parton, the governor and airport announced Friday.

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The Epoch TimesNews report · Aug 29, 2:25 AM

Tennessee Governor Pushes to Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton

Thousands of fans have signed a petition to rename the airport after the country music queen following her death.

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0/99 Wording GapLow confidence20 sources · 3 bias bucketsDeveloping · 20 sources · format mismatchFormats: News report, Opinion

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Aug 29, 1:55 AM: Resist the Mainstream joined the source map.

Aug 29, 2:25 AM: The Epoch Times joined the source map.

Aug 29, 2:49 AM: NBC News joined the source map.

Aug 29, 3:00 AM: Deseret News joined the source map.

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