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Monday

Fans and celebrities gather at Graceland to eulogize Lisa Marie Presley

Priscilla Presley reads a poem wrtitten by granddaughter Harper Lockwood during a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley at Graceland Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. John Amis/AP hide caption

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Obituaries

Fans and celebrities gather at Graceland to eulogize Lisa Marie Presley

More than a thousand people gathered on the front lawn of Graceland on a gray, chilly Memphis morning to mourn the death and remember the life of Lisa Marie Presley, who died on Jan. 12.

Thursday

Sam Phillips, who introduced the world to Elvis and Johnny Cash, would be 100 today

Sun Records founder Sam Phillips speaks at an event in New York City in August 2002, a year before his death. Getty Images hide caption

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Music News

Sam Phillips, who introduced the world to Elvis and Johnny Cash, would be 100 today

Phillips launched the careers of legends including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. The rock and roll pioneer spoke to Morning Edition in 1993, a decade before his death.

Sam Phillips, who introduced the world to Elvis and Johnny Cash, would be 100 today

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Wednesday

No more Elvis-themed weddings for Las Vegas chapels, a licensing company says

Elvis impersonator Brendan Paul (right) walks down the aisle during a wedding ceremony for Katie Salvatore and Eric Wheeler at the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. John Locher/AP hide caption

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National

No more Elvis-themed weddings for Las Vegas chapels, a licensing company says

The company that controls the name and image of Elvis Presley is ordering Sin City chapel operators to stop using "The King" in themed ceremonies. Some say the move could decimate their businesses.

Tuesday

Monday

Can't Help Falling In Love With A Vaccine: How Polio Campaign Beat Vaccine Hesitancy

Elvis Presley got his polio vaccination from Dr. Harold Fuerst and Dr. Leona Baumgartner at CBS' Studio 50 in New York City on Oct. 28, 1956. The chart-topping singer took part in a March of Dimes campaign to convince teens to get vaccinated. Seymour Wally/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Can't Help Falling In Love With A Vaccine: How Polio Campaign Beat Vaccine Hesitancy

This isn't the first big vaccine rollout, and the past holds lessons for the pandemic present. Here's a look at how the polio vaccine overcame U.S. hesitancy.

Wednesday

In Pandemic, The Most Wonderful Time For Christmas Songs Turned Out To Be ... In July

A toy reindeer is shown on a white background. Radio stations, looking to boost ratings and provide comfort in a pandemic-marred year, started playing songs as early as July. And listeners loved it. mattjeacock/Getty Images hide caption

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Business

In Pandemic, The Most Wonderful Time For Christmas Songs Turned Out To Be ... In July

Stations have been playing Christmas music earlier than ever this year, as a way of luring in listeners during the pandemic. One Indiana station was doing it in July.

In Pandemic, The Most Wonderful Time For Christmas Songs Turned Out To Be ... In July

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Friday

Viva Las Vegas: Elvis, Adelson Honored With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

President Trump awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to American Football hall-of-famer Alan Page at the White House on Friday. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Viva Las Vegas: Elvis, Adelson Honored With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

President Trump awarded the nation's highest civilian honor to seven people Friday, including Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth and GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson.

Viva Las Vegas: Elvis, Adelson Honored With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

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Friday

Elvis Presley's Diamond-Encrusted Omega Watch To Be Auctioned Off

Elvis Presley's customized watch will be auctioned in Geneva, Switzerland on Saturday. Courtesy of Phillips hide caption

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Strange News

Elvis Presley's Diamond-Encrusted Omega Watch To Be Auctioned Off

A watch given to Elvis Presley is going up for auction this weekend in Switzerland. Elvis was presented with a special Omega watch in February 1961 to mark him selling 75 million records.

Elvis Presley's Diamond-Encrusted Omega Watch To Be Auctioned Off

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Thursday

On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake

A still-trim Elvis Presley enjoys a sandwich in 1958. His love of fatty foods hadn't caught up to him yet. Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption

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The Salt

On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake

The legendary singer had equally outsized eating habits, including his famous affinity for peanut butter, bananas and bacon. Celebrity chef Sean Brock has created a drink in the King's honor.

On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake

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Tuesday

Elvis Left The Building Long Ago, But His Food (And Music) Lives On

A still-trim Elvis Presley enjoys a sandwich in 1958. His love of fatty foods hadn't caught up to him yet. Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption

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The Salt

Elvis Left The Building Long Ago, But His Food (And Music) Lives On

Presley's legendary love for peanut butter and bananas and bacon helped lead to his outsized body toward the end of his life, and a lasting food legacy. And, oh yeah, he could sing too.

Elvis Left The Building Long Ago, But His Food (And Music) Lives On

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