East Tennessee remains a distinct Appalachian region of Tennessee, spanning 33 counties and linking major cities with a mix of mountain landscapes and river valleys.
President Trump has begun flying a $400m Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar but used an older Air Force One during a July NATO trip after officials raised security concerns. The administration has launched a leak probe led by the FBI director and White House chief of staff; The New York Times reporters were subpoenaed as investigators sought sources about the jet's defensive capabilities.
Dolly Parton has died at age 80. The star, philanthropist and cultural icon is remembered for songs like Jolene and I Will Always Love You, her Imagination Library literacy program, and decades of charitable work. Tributes flood in as details of her career and impact are highlighted.