It's not a 'warm, fuzzy' Thanksgiving for all: Why some honor a 'National Day of Mourning'

The third Thursday of November is the National Day of Mourning for some Indigenous peoples. They are fighting for ecological conservation today.
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Thailand in mourning following death of Queen Mother — what visitors need to know

The Southeast Asian country is observing a year of national mourning, prompting subdued celebrations and calls for respectful behaviour among travellers ...
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Irish artists call for national day of mourning in memory of children who died in mother and baby homes

Artists, including singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey, have called for children who died in religious and State-run ...

Will flags be flying at half-staff in Tennessee for former Vice President Dick Cheney?

Flags at the White House were lowered to half-staff on Nov. 4 after the death of Dick Cheney, but Tennessee flags continue to ...
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Flags flown at half-staff across High Desert after death of former VP Dick Cheney

Several organizations are flying U.S. flags at half-staff to honor the memory of former Vice President Dick Cheney.
Columbia Missourian

Federal Agencies declare Wed. Day of Mourning: Journal delivery delayed

Federal agencies will close Wednesday in honor of the late President George H.W. Bush. Bush died Friday at age 94. Funeral services for the 41st president are planned for throughout this week. On ...
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Kenya declares seven days of national mourning for Raila Odinga

President William Ruto has declared seven days of national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died in India while receiving treatment. In a proclamation issued on ...