Funerals and memorial services

Funerals and memorial services

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  Danforth cites political bullying in Schweich eulogy

  Former U.S. Sen. John Danforth denounced the ugly nature of American politics Tuesday while eulogizing Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich, suggesting that ... 

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  EU condemns Russia over Nemtsov funeral bans

  EU-Russian relations took a further dip on Tuesday when the European Union strongly condemned Moscow for banning Polish and Latvian officials from ... 

• Polish top senator: Russia banned me from Nemtsov's funeral

  Poland's Senate speaker said Monday that Russia's authorities have denied him entry into the country for the funeral of slain Kremlin critic Boris ... 

• Hollande: French Muslims have both rights, responsibilities

  President Francois Hollande says France's millions of Muslims should be protected and respected and in turn they should also respect the nation's ... 

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  Fans, former players attend public memorial for Dean Smith

  North Carolina has said its final farewell to Dean Smith. The school offered one more tribute to the late Hall of Famer on Sunday, holding a public ... 

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  Thousands attend funeral in Haiti for 17 Carnival victims

  Thousands of people streamed into Haiti's main public park on Saturday to honor the 17 victims who died in an accident involving a Carnival float. 

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  Hundreds reportedly attend burial for Danish Muslim gunman

  Scores of men have attended the burial of the 22-year-old Danish Muslim gunman who killed two people and wounded five others at a free speech event ... 

• Famed UNLV coach gets tribute only Las Vegas could swing

  The Las Vegas Strip dimmed its lights late Wednesday night to honor legendary University of Nevada, Las Vegas men's basketball Coach Jerry Tarkanian ... 

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  Copenhagen gunman used assault rifle, 2 handguns in attacks

  Danish police say the gunman behind weekend shootings at a free speech seminar and a synagogue in Copenhagen used an assault rifle and two hand guns ... 

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  NY Fashion Week: Mourning becomes Browne, Wang mum on Oscars

  The Associated Press is all over New York Fashion Week, from its runway fashions to celebrity-packed events. Here's what some AP writers are seeing: ... 

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  Float accident at Haiti Carnival parade kills at least 16

  At least 16 people were killed early Tuesday in the Haitian capital after a man on top of a musical group's Carnival float was shocked by high-voltage ... 

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  Thousands join funeral for slain Muslims in North Carolina

  The fathers of three young Muslims allegedly slain by a neighbor who was angry over parking spots stood before their caskets Thursday and urged a ... 

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  US Rep. Nunnelee remembered as public servant, family man

  The late U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee was a state senator for 15 years before being elected to Congress in 2010, but his greatest source of pride didn't ... 

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  Funeral services held for man killed by 'Suge' Knight

  Mourners have gathered in Los Angeles for a man who was struck by a truck driven by former rap mogul "Suge" Knight. Terry Carter died and another man ... 

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  Hundreds at funeral for teen girl killed by Denver police

  Hundreds of friends and relatives gathered Saturday to say goodbye to a 17-year-old girl shot to death by Denver police officers, recalling her big ... 

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  Rabbi: Driver killed in SUV-train crash was 'beautiful soul'

  The SUV driver involved in a train wreck that claimed six lives was "a beautiful soul" who always took a genuine interest in others, her rabbi said ... 

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  Cubs legend Ernie Banks remembered for unwavering optimism

  Fans and friends paid tribute to legendary Chicago Cubs slugger Ernie Banks on Saturday, recalling how he helped break baseball's color barrier during ... 

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  Anger, mourning in Pakistan after mosque bombing kills 59

  Thousands of Shiites across Pakistan mourned and protested Saturday after a bombing at a Shiite mosque in the country killed at least 59 people. 

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  50 years after funeral, Churchill towers over UK politicians

  Fifty years after Winston Churchill's funeral, British politicians paid tribute Friday to the wartime leader — and tried to energize their election ... 

• Suicide bomb at Afghan funeral for Taliban victims kills 16

  A suicide bomber struck a funeral in Afghanistan for the victims of an earlier Taliban attack, killing 16 people and wounding 39, an Afghan official ... 

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  Dignitaries head to Saudi Arabia after King Abdullah's death

  World leaders and top dignitaries began arriving in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to give their condolences following the death of King Abdullah, who died ... 

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  New generation enters line to Saudi throne as king mourned

  As Saudi Arabia mourned its late ruler, King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud quickly set the course for the monarchy's future Friday by naming a ... 

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  Andrae Crouch remembered for dedication to gospel music

  Andrae Crouch was remembered at his funeral in Los Angeles for his dedication to spreading gospel music around the world. The Grammy-winning gospel ... 

• Israel on high alert for possible Hezbollah retaliation

  Israel has gone on high alert for possible attacks by Hezbollah, Israeli defense officials said Wednesday, beefing up its air defenses and increasing ... 

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  Scores honor perpetrators of French attacks in Istanbul

  Scores of people in Istanbul held funeral prayers on Friday to honor Cherif and Said Kouachi, the gun-toting brothers who killed 12 people last week ...