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Coverage dated January 8, 2025

Michelle Obama doesn't attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Former first lady Michelle Obama didn't attend the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. Except for Michelle Obama, all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at the funeral Thursday. That includes former President Barack Obama.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Why Michelle Obama didn't attend Jimmy Carter's funeral service (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden gathered at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Viewers noticed Michelle Obama wasn't there. Here's what to know.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Michelle Obama doesn't attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Former first lady Michelle Obama didn't attend the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. Except for Michelle Obama, all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at the funeral Thursday. That includes former President Barack Obama.

  3. Breitbart News

    Report: Michelle Obama Skips Carter's Funeral to Vacation in Hawaii (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    All living former first ladies attended former President Jimmy Carter's funeral on Thursday, except Michelle Obama.

  4. NBC Chicago

    Where is Michelle Obama and why was she not at Jimmy Carter's funeral? What to know (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend the state funeral Thursday for former President Jimmy Carter.

  5. Fox News

    Michelle Obama, Dick Cheney among notable absences at Carter funeral (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former Vice President Dick Cheney and former first lady Michelle Obama were among notable dignitaries not in attendance at the former President Jimmy Carter state funeral on Thursday.

  6. New York Times

    Michelle Obama Missed Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral Because of Conflict, Official Said (opens New York Times)

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    The former first lady had a conflict, an official said, but she sent her condolences to the Carter family.

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