On Dec. 29, California Gov. Gavin Newsom also announced that flags at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space would be flown at half-staff in honor of Carter. The country’s most recent national day of mourning was in December 2018, following the death of former President George H.W. Bush.

With the death of President Jimmy Carter at age 100, President Joe Biden has ordered flags to fly at half-mast.

Former President Jimmy Carter once was offered a gift from Northern California: a 9-ton peanut carved from a redwood tree. His aides said no thanks.

The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to man-made issues impacting the environment.

Wildfires drastically impact life in Southern California, destroying neighborhoods. Here's where things stand. And, what to expect from former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral today.

Californians are remembering Carter for everything from his work on the environment and immigration to his life after he left office, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.

A look at some of today's top trending headlines including the latest updates on Jimmy Carter, California wildfires and much more.

A national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter's funeral has been declared by President Joe Biden for Jan. 9, 2025. Are banks closed? Will USPS deliver mail?

Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter are set to take place in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Here is the text of the eulogy President Joe Biden delivered Thursday during the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter in Washington. Leaders of the clergy, distinguished guests and most importantly the Carter family.

From California post offices to the Sacramento capital, flags are flying at half-staff in the Golden State to honor the life and legacy of U.S. President Jimmy Carter following his death on Sunday at age 100. On Dec. 29, President Joe Biden issued a ...