The nation mourns Jimmy Carter as thousands gather to say their goodbyes as the president lies in state at the U.S Capitol.In Southern California, four life-threatening wildfires fueled by 100-mile-per-hour winds have spread rapidly through L.A. County. At least two people are dead, tens of thousands have been forced to evacuate, and parishes and schools in the area have closed.
The general audience ended joyfully with a surprise performance by “Circ-Africa,” a circus troupe with members from several African Nations.