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Nov 10, 2009 2:23 PM CST

Obama Salutes Victims, One by One

President speaks at memorial service at Fort Hood

(Newser) - 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...

Obama, First Lady
Meet Victims' Families

fort hood shooting

Nov 10, 2009 1:34 PM CST

Obama, First Lady Meet Victims' Families

Fort Hood hosting memorial service for victims

(Newser) - 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...

DJ AM Tribute Vid Hits the Net

Sep 8, 2009 3:56 PM CDT

DJ AM Tribute Vid Hits the Net

(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...

Lindsay, Nicole Among
DJ AM Mourners

Sep 4, 2009 7:55 AM CDT

Lindsay, Nicole Among DJ AM Mourners

Service held at Hollywood Palladium

(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...

Bipartisan Crew Fetes 'Teddy'

Aug 28, 2009 9:42 PM CDT

Bipartisan Crew Fetes 'Teddy'

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

(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....

Political Luminaries Arrive
to Celebrate Kennedy

Aug 28, 2009 5:23 PM CDT

Political Luminaries Arrive to Celebrate Kennedy

Biden, Kerry, McCain to speak in Boston

(Newser) - 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...

'Trailblazer'
Shriver Laid to Rest

Aug 14, 2009 1:45 PM CDT

'Trailblazer' Shriver Laid to Rest

Special Olympian: she was 'Queen of humanity'

(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...

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

Jul 23, 2009 5:47 PM CDT

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

Memorial service honors legendary TV news anchor

(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...

Mourners Flood McNair's Hometown to Pay Respects

Jul 11, 2009 6:20 AM CDT

Mourners Flood McNair's Hometown to Pay Respects

(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...

Jacko Proves Stumbling Block for House Dems

Jul 8, 2009 12:00 PM CDT

Jacko Proves Stumbling Block for House Dems

Resolution saluting 'global humanitarian' sets off controversy

(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...

Stop Worshiping
This Creepy Man

OPINION

Jul 8, 2009 11:17 AM CDT

Stop Worshiping This Creepy Man

(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 allegedly offered...

Jackson Family
Holds Cemetery Vigil

Jul 7, 2009 4:14 AM CDT

Jackson Family Holds Cemetery Vigil

(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...

Guest List Solidifies;
Liz Taylor Won't Attend

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Jul 6, 2009 7:41 PM CDT

Guest List Solidifies; Liz Taylor Won't Attend

(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,"...

Jackson Memorial Tix Hit eBay

Jul 6, 2009 8:01 AM CDT

Jackson Memorial Tix Hit eBay

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

(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...

Fans Beat Odds
to Land Tickets

jackson memorial

Jul 5, 2009 9:55 PM CDT

Fans Beat Odds to Land Tickets

(Newser) - 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...

Jackson Memorial Tuesday at LA Arena After Family Service

UPDATED

Jul 2, 2009 2:29 PM CDT

Jackson Memorial Tuesday at LA Arena After Family Service

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

(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...

No Jackson Memorial Friday: Family Source

Jul 1, 2009 12:56 PM CDT

No Jackson Memorial Friday: Family Source

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

(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...

Pittsburgh Says
Farewell to Fallen Cops

Apr 9, 2009 4:31 PM CDT

Pittsburgh Says Farewell to Fallen Cops

(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...

Travoltas Say Goodbye to Jett

Jan 9, 2009 7:20 AM CST

Travoltas Say Goodbye to Jett

Son remembered at private memorial

(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...

Obama Bids Farewell to 'Toot'
on Hawaiian Shore

Dec 24, 2008 3:44 AM CST

Obama Bids Farewell to 'Toot' on Hawaiian Shore

He scatters ashes of beloved grandmother who died 2 days before election

(Newser) - Barack Obama said a final goodbye to his grandmother at a memorial service in Hawaii yesterday, Reuters reports. Madelyn Dunham, whom Obama affectionately called "Toot," helped raise the president-elect when his mother went to work in Indonesia. Obama left the campaign trail to rush to her bedside when...