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 Images From 
 Fort Hood 
 Service 

Emotional memorial service recognizes victims

Nov 10, 09 3:34 PM CST
(Newser) - Here are images from today's memorial service at Fort Hood for the 13 people killed in last week's shooting spree. "We knew these men and women as soldiers and caregivers," President Obama told the crowd. "You knew them as mothers and fathers; sons and daughters; sisters and... More »

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 Obama Salutes 
 Victims, One by One 

President speaks at memorial service at Fort Hood

Nov 10, 09 2:23 PM CST
(AP) - President Obama spoke the names and told the stories today of the 13 people slain in the Fort Hood shooting rampage, honoring their memories even as he denounced the "twisted logic" that led to their deaths. "No faith justifies these murderous and craven acts; no just and loving... More »

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US Army • memorial service • mass shootings • President Obama • Fort Hood • Fort Hood shooting • Nidal Malik Hasan

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 Obama, First Lady 
 Meet Victims' Families 

Fort Hood hosting memorial service for victims

Nov 10, 09 1:34 PM CST
(AP) - Stepping for the first time into the role of national consoler, President Obama is honoring the 13 people slain in the Ft. Hood shooting rampage by remembering what they left behind, offering personal stories about the lives they touched and the service they provided to their country. The president and... More »

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(Newser) - While most footage of DJ AM’s memorial is still hush-hush, a tribute video from last week's service has hit the Internet, E! Online reports. The video, compiled by friends, shows the DJ behind his turntables with pals such as Jay-Z, Travis Barker, and Sam Ronson. It also shows him... More »

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entertainment • Internet • video • memorial service • Jay-Z • tribute • Samantha Ronson • Travis Barker • DJ AM

 Lindsay, Nicole Among 
 DJ AM Mourners 

Service held at Hollywood Palladium

Sep 4, 09 7:55 AM CDT
(Newser) - Celeb pals including Lindsay Lohan (with Sam Ronson), Nicole Richie, and Robert Downey Jr. showed up last night to say goodbye to Adam Goldstein—better known as DJ AM. The private service at the Hollywood Palladium was open to "friends both from his life in recovery as well as... More »

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entertainment • Hollywood • Lindsay Lohan • celebrity • Nicole Richie • Robert Downey Jr. • memorial service • Drew Pinsky • DJ AM • Adam Goldstein • Jon Favreau • Eric Dane • Rebecca Gayheart • Tom Arnold

 Bipartisan Crew Fetes 'Teddy' 
 
 

GOP senators McCain, Hatch join Dem stalwarts, Kennedy family at memorial

Aug 28, 09 9:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - Politicians from both parties joined family and friends tonight in Boston, the Globe reports, to remember Sen. Ted Kennedy, who died Tuesday at 77. He was “the best ally you could have,” said Republican John McCain; GOP colleague Orrin Hatch said they were “like two fighting brothers.... More »

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John McCain • Joe Biden • John Kerry • Boston • Ted Kennedy • Orrin Hatch • Arlington National Cemetery • Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg • memorial service • John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Political Luminaries Arrive
to Celebrate Kennedy 

Biden, Kerry, McCain to speak in Boston

Aug 28, 09 5:23 PM CDT
(AP) - Now that the public has said goodbye to Sen. Edward Kennedy, a who's who of politics is converging on Boston for a private service featuring music, laughter, and, in all likelihood, calls to grant Kennedy's last political wish—health coverage for all Americans. The event, billed as "a celebration... More »

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 'Trailblazer' 
 Shriver Laid to Rest 

Special Olympian: she was 'Queen of humanity'

Aug 14, 09 1:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - At today's funeral Mass for Eunice Kennedy Shriver, daughter Maria called her a “trailblazer” who “was scary smart and not afraid to show it,” the Cape Cod Times reports. Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, Joe Biden, and Arnold Schwarzenegger attended the private service for the Special Olympics founder... More »

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Joe Biden • Arnold Schwarzenegger • obituary • Massachusetts • Oprah Winfrey • mass • Stevie Wonder • Cape Cod • Kennedy family • memorial service • Maria Shriver • Special Olympics • Eunice Shriver

 Andy Rooney at Cronkite  
 Funeral: 'I Can't Get Over It'

Memorial service honors legendary TV news anchor

Jul 23, 09 5:47 PM CDT
(Newser) - Family and friends of Walter Cronkite remembered the venerable television news anchor today at a memorial at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Manhattan, CBS News reports. Speakers at the service remembered Cronkite’s sense of humor, his love of sailing, and the strong emotions that lay beneath his calm, collected... More »

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World War II • funeral • memorial service • anchor • Walter Cronkite • television news

(Newser) - Steve McNair's Mississippi home town boasts only 1,000 residents, but more than 2,500 came to mourn him there yesterday. The murdered NFL star's body was brought home after a memorial service Thursday in Nashville; fans came from all over the country to pay their respects, standing in line... More »

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NFL • Tennessee Titans • murder • murder-suicide • Steve McNair • Nashville • memorial service

Jacko Proves Stumbling Block for House Dems

Resolution saluting 'global humanitarian' sets off controversy

Jul 8, 09 12:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - The King of Pop is causing a headache for some House Democrats after one lawmaker very publicly called for a resolution honoring Michael Jackson as a “global humanitarian," Politico reports. Sheila Jackson-Lee displayed the resolution at yesterday's memorial; Dems now have to weigh supporting it in light... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • Michael Jackson • congressional Democrats • House Democrats • Peter King • memorial service • Congressional Black Caucus • Sheila Jackson-Lee

OPINION

 Stop Worshiping 
 This Creepy Man 


Jul 8, 09 11:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - America’s being asked to deify Michael Jackson, “but I can’t get past the creepiness,” writes John Kass of the Chicago Tribune. You know all about his “Willy Wonka-style” ranch, the little boys he slept with there, and the “Jesus juice” wine he... More »

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(Newser) - Michael Jackson's family held a quiet vigil beside his casket last night before the singer is interred today, reports the Times of London. Jackson's sister La Toya, brother Randy and daughter Paris were spotted at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park soon after Jackson's casket was transported there for a private... More »

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California • police • Los Angeles • death • funeral • Michael Jackson • Neverland • memorial service • cemetery • Neverland Ranch • La Toya Jackson

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 Guest List Solidifies; 
 Liz Taylor Won't Attend 


Jul 6, 09 7:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - The star-studded guest list for the Michael Jackson memorial service tomorrow in Los Angeles doesn't include Elizabeth Taylor, but the legendary actress is sure her dear friend would understand, People reports. "I just don't believe that Michael would want me to share my grief with millions of others,"... More »

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entertainment • Los Angeles • Stevie Wonder • Jennifer Hudson • Michael Jackson • Elizabeth Taylor • Jackson Five • memorial service • Mariah Carey • Whitney Houston • Staples Center • Debbie Rowe • Smokey Robinson

 Jackson Memorial Tix Hit eBay 

One listed for $20K; most under $1K

Jul 6, 09 8:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - Vouchers for Michael Jackson's memorial service hit eBay and Craigslist just after winners were notified of their good luck, CBS News reports. Most were advertised for less than $1,000, but one voucher was for immediate sale for $20,000. Some of the Craigslist postings were flagged for removal. The... More »

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 Fans Beat Odds 
 to Land Tickets 


Jul 5, 09 9:55 PM CDT
(AP) - Michael Jackson fans began to celebrate tonight after beating the odds to win coveted tickets to Tuesday's memorial service at the Staples Center in LA. "I'm in shock that it has happened," said Deka Motanya, 27, of San Francisco. "It's surreal." More than 1.6 million... More »

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entertainment • Los Angeles • death • funeral • Michael Jackson • memorial service • Staples Center • Los Angeles Police Department • celebrity death

UPDATED

Jackson Memorial Tuesday at LA Arena After Family Service

20,000-seat coliseum will host farewell to the King of Pop

Jul 2, 09 2:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - A memorial service for Michael Jackson will go ahead Tuesday at Los Angeles’ Staples Center next week, CNN reports, and, according to TMZ, will follow a private, family service at a local cemetery. It’s unclear whether Tuesday’s public event, set for 10am, will be at Staples’ 20,000-seat... More »

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Los Angeles • pop music • memorial services • memorial • Michael Jackson • memorial service • Staples Center

No Jackson Memorial Friday: Family Source

King of Pop can't be buried at Neverland due to legal restrictions

Jul 1, 09 12:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - There will be no public memorial for Michael Jackson at the Neverland Ranch this week, the AP reports. Previous reports had said that a viewing would be held Friday at the Santa Barbara estate, but a source close to the family says nothing is planned. Instead, there will likely be... More »

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(Newser) - Pittsburgh bade farewell today to the three police officers slain Saturday in a ceremony attended by family, citizens, and cops from around the nation, the Post-Gazette reports. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said the city would not easily forget the “pain of this tragic event,” but praised the fallen officers... More »

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police • murder • funeral • Pittsburgh • Luke Ravenstahl • memorial service • procession

 Travoltas Say Goodbye to Jett 

Son remembered at private memorial

Jan 9, 09 7:20 AM CST
(Newser) - John Travolta and his family said goodbye to Jett at a private service yesterday in Florida, the Ocala Star-Banner reports. About 100 guests attended, including Lisa Marie Presley, Garth Brooks, and Cal Ripken Jr, says one source. A female minister from the Church of Scientology spoke, and both Travolta and... More »

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John Travolta • funeral • memorial service • Kelly Preston • Jett Travolta • Ocala, Fla.

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