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The flag-draped casket of Sen. John McCain arrives inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Friday.

McCain Makes A Final Return To Washington For Rare Honors

The senator's casket will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda overnight, watched by an honor guard. Congressional leaders and Vice President Pence paid tribute in Friday's memorial service.

Spectators gather daily to watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace in London. On Friday, a military band paid tribute to Aretha Franklin at the ceremony.

To Mark An American Queen's Funeral, Buckingham Palace Plays 'Respect'

Aretha Franklin, America's Queen of Soul, is being laid to rest in Detroit on Friday, and Queen Elizabeth's Buckingham Palace paid tribute.

Ethics Legislation Targets Contractor Contributions To Jacksonville Officials

City Council member Anna Brosche wants more transparency in city government and plans to begin addressing the issue with legislation aimed at requiring…

Public, Private Money Sought To Update, Print History Books About Jacksonville’s Consolidation

October marks the 50th anniversary of the consolidation of the City of Jacksonville with Duval County. A Jacksonville Historical Society task force is…

8/31/2018: Breaking Down The Florida Primary Results

Co-hosts Melissa Ross and Tom Hudson spoke about Tuesday’s Florida primary elections and what to expect as we head to November with Diane Roberts, author,…

Actor Brian Tyree Henry On Fame, Authenticity And 'Atlanta'

Henry is nominated for an Emmy for his role as Alfred, aka the rapper "Paper Boi," on the FX series Atlanta. Originally broadcast April 18, 2018.

St. Johns Ferry Shuts Down For 2 Months Starting Tuesday

After the holiday weekend is over, motorists who use the St. Johns Ferry will have to take the long way around to cross the St. Johns River.The ferry will…

Supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act and others demonstrate outside the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, Calif., in May. The Trump administration failed to convince a U.S. appeals court that it was justified in ending the program, but a Texas judge on Friday ruled in a separate case that DACA was likely illegal.

Texas Judge Says DACA Is Probably Illegal, But Leaves It In Place

Federal District Judge Andrew Hanen had ended a similar Obama-era program, but he declined to halt DACA, saying the coalition of opposed states waited too long to bring their lawsuit.

The World Says Goodbye To Aretha Franklin, The 'Queen Of Soul'

Thousands are expected at Friday's funeral for the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Family and invited guests celebrated her life inside the church while the community continued its tribute outside.

Pierre Krahenbuhl, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), speaks at a press conference in Amman, Jordan, on Thursday. On Friday, the U.S. announced it would cease funding of the aid organization.

U.S. Ends Funding Of U.N. Agency That Supports Palestinian Refugees

"The United States will no longer commit further funding to this irredeemably flawed operation," the State Department said. It's a loss of about $300 million in funding for schools and clinics.

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