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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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.
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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 ...
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Charlie Kirk honored with ‘National Day of Remembrance’ — here’s everything to know

Charlie Kirk is being honored with a “National Day of Remembrance” on Tuesday — also known as “Charlie Kirk Day” — on what would have been the conservative influencer’s birthday. Kirk was fatally ...
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In the black: the business of mourning Thailand's queen mother

AFP AFP Oct 30, 2025 Oct 30, 2025 Updated Oct 31, 2025 In a bustling Bangkok market, hundreds of wholesale vendors have been selling black clothing since dawn -- several with hefty discounts -- in ...

Former Queen dies plunging country into 90-day mourning period with strict rules

The government of Thailand has outlined mourning guidelines for officials and the public, following the passing of The Queen Mother.
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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 ...

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 ...