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Once forbidden to foreigners, this remote place is now accessible
A new road will bring trade, and tourists, to the remote village of Ghami – a place that currently has the feel of a lost ...
Mount Everest Climbers Visit the Pangboche Monastery to Pray for Safety
Our writer stops by the Pangboche Monastery, a 600-year-old Sherpa religious center where Mount Everest climbers receive a blessing before their expeditions ...
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Where archery is a sacred ritual of victory and prayer
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Donald Trump plans '2 beautiful poles' to display US flags on White House grounds
WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump has his eyes set on "two beautiful poles" to display the American flag on the White House grounds. Trump scouted one location for what he described as nearly ...
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Why are flags at half-staff? How long will flags remain lowered? What to know
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation ordering U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff in memory of Pope Francis. Here's what to know: Why are flags down today? Pope Francis died on ...
Asheville Citizen-Times19d
Why are flags flying at half-staff in North Carolina?
United States and North Carolina flags will fly at half-staff through Saturday, April 26. Here's what to know about Gov. Josh Stein's half-staff flag order. Why are flags at half-staff in North ...
Commercial Appeal19d
Why are flags flying at half-staff in Tennessee? Death of Pope Francis prompts period of mourning
Tennessee flags will be flown at half-staff to honor Pope Francis, following orders from President Trump and Governor Lee. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on April 26, the day of Pope ...
The Desert Sun19d
Why are flags at half-staff in California? Trump issues order after Pope Francis’ death
Following the news of Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. and state flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the pontiff, according to a ...
komonews19d
Washington sanctions girls flag football as high school sport, first addition since 1999
WASHINGTON STATE — Girls' flag football is Washington’s newest sanctioned high school sport, according to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). This marks the first ...
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Gov. Evers orders flags at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis
MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gov. Tony Evers on Monday, April 21 ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of Pope Francis ...
The Hill19d
Trump directs flags flown at half-staff for Pope Francis
President Trump on Monday directed all federal and state flags to fly at half-staff in commemoration of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 earlier that morning. The president said he signed ...