The details are still being decided, but President Donald Trump ordered the federal government to close on December 5 "as a mark of respect" for former President George H.W. Bush.
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Here's what you missed this weekend: Trump honored Bush Sr., Comey agreed to testify, and deGrasse Tyson addressed misconduct allegations
This weekend largely stood under the shadow of the news that former President George H.W. Bush had passed away Friday evening.
U.S. President George H. Bush gestures during a speech to the Reserve Officers Association in Washington, Wednesday evening, Jan. 23, 1991.
Former President George H.W. Bush in 2007.
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- died Friday
- gave touching reactions
- announced
- Bush's funeral
- also close
- in the Capitol Rotunda
- extended
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Trump attended the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, not without controversy.
President Donald Trump, right, waves after Argentina's President Mauricio Macri welcomed him at the start of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
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Here are the highlights:
- high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping
- took a break from his preferred diet
- Trump stood alone on the issue of climate change
- get me out of here.
Neil deGrasse Tyson responded to sexual misconduct allegations: "I cannot continue to stay silent"
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Neil deGrasse Tyson responded to sexual misconduct allegations: "I cannot continue to stay silent"
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Here's what happened:
- posted a statement
- under investigation
Former FBI Director James Comey agreed to testify.
James Comey testifies in Washington DC in 2016.
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Here's what you missed:
- agreed to testify
Tensions continued to rise between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukranian President Poroshenko delivers a speech during military drills in November 2018.
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Here's what you need to know:
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- Ukraine banned
- asked Germany
- refusing to release the
Protests in France led to over 80 injuries.
Protestors wearing yellow jackets clash with riot police officers on the Champs-Elysees avenue.
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- "Gilets jaunes" protests in Paris once again
- The protesters say taxes and government policies have increased living prices too much.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married
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Here's the scoop:
- got married
- pre-wedding celebrations
- danced on stage during the pre-wedding bash
Alec Baldwin returns to "SNL" as Trump to mock this weekend's G20 Summit with Ben Stiller and Fred Armisen
Alec Baldwin returns to "SNL" as Trump to mock this weekend's G20 Summit with Ben Stiller and Fred Armisen
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- Evita
- how many original shows and movies Netflix makes
Disney's "Ralph Breaks the Internet" wins the box office for the second straight weekend, raking in $25.7 million.
Disney's "Ralph Breaks the Internet" wins the box office for the second straight weekend, raking in $25.7 million.
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- third consecutive year
- here
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