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National day of mourning, in honor of 39th President Jimmy Carter, is observed in the U.S. A National day of mourning is underway in the U.S. as we remember and honor the life and legacy of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. President Carter's funeral took place this morning at Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C. with all surviving former Presidents, as well as current President Joe Biden, in attendance. Funeral proceedings will continue throughout the day as the former President's body is transported to his hometown of Plains, Georgia where he will be laid to rest. Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Adam Brody, Miles Teller and more lose homes in California wildfires. Amid the devastation of the wildfires spreading throughout Southern California, many a-list celebrities are opening up about their own losses. Paris Hilton shared news of the loss of her own home on Twitter, formerly known as X, writing 'Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience.' Billy Crystal and wife Janice also spoke publicly about losing their home, expressing their devastation to media outlets such as CNN and PEOPLE. Actress Mandy Moore shared footage of her hometown Altadena after it had been consumed by flames, the devastation on full display as she wrote 'My children's school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, leveled. So many friends and loved ones have lost everything too. Our community is broken but we will be here to rebuild together.' Adam Brody and wife Leighton Meester, as well as Miles Teller and wife Keleigh Sperry have both reportedly lost their homes, however the couples have yet to speak publicly on their personal impact. Other celebs who have lost their homes include John Goodman, James Woods, Anthony Hopkins, Anna Faris, Sandra Lee, Eugene Levy, Ricki Lake, Heidi Montag, and Spencer Pratt. Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren split after 16 years of marriage. News of the couple's split was reported by TMZ, just days after Alba was spotted at a pre-Golden Globes party without her wedding ring. While an official filing has yet to be made, sources close to the couple say that divorce is in the near future. The two first met in 2004 on the set of Fantastic Four , where Alba portrayed Susan Storm and Warren worked as a director's assistant. They tied the knot in May of 2008, four years after their initial meeting, and welcomed their first child less than one month later. Together they share 3 children, Honor, Haven, and Hayes. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is celebrated in the U.S. Celebrated annually on January 9, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day honors the heroes that put their lives on the line daily to protect and serve their communities. Celebrate the holiday by recognizing the law enforcement in your own community and the work that they do. If you have a police officer in your family, active or retired, reach out and let them know you are thinking of them, ask questions about their job, and show gratitude for the service they provide. In today's birthday news: Folk singer Joan Baez 84, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page 81, singer David Johansen 75, country singer Crystal Gayle 74, actor J.K. Simmons 70, musician Dave Matthews 58, actress Joey Lauren Adams 57, singer Sean Paul 52, Princess of Wales Kate Middleton 43.