The tribute service in Atlanta marked the 2nd day of a 3-day schedule of public events celebrating the former first lady and global humanitarian who died Nov. 19 at home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96.
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Three young Palestinian men were shot in Vermont. Their families thought the U.S. would be safer.
The Justice Department and Vermont authorities are still investigating whether Saturday’s shooting was a hate crime.
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India rescuers pull out all 41 workers trapped in tunnel for 17 days
The workers were trapped when a landslide caused a portion of the 2.8-mile tunnel they were building to collapse about 650 feet from the entrance.
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Ukraine spy chief’s wife undergoes treatment after suspected poisoning
A spokesperson for Ukraine’s spy agency says the wife of Ukraine’s intelligence chief has been diagnosed with heavy metals poisoning.
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Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have bigger impact than usual
Many organizations anticipate falling financial support this year.
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U.S. cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say it’s not the answer
Tent encampments have long been a fixture of West Coast cities, but are now spreading across the states.
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Israel says 12 more hostages have been freed by Hamas and have arrived in Egypt
Mediators met in Qatar to try to extend the cease-fire beyond Wednesday.
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Deck the White House halls: Jill Biden wants holiday visitors to feel like kids again
About 100,000 visitors are expected for the holidays at the White House.
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Trump says he will renew efforts to replace ‘Obamacare’ if he wins a second term
Democratic President Biden’s campaign cast his comments as another ‘extremist’ proposal from the Republican frontrunner.
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Biden to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in Dubai
The White House said it was sending a climate team, including Special Envoy John Kerry, to the talks, which start Thursday.