The senator's casket will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda, an honor bestowed on only some 30 Americans. Congressional leaders and Vice President Pence will pay tribute starting at 11 a.m. ET.

Former Vice President Joe Biden, actor Warren Beatty, two legendary Arizona athletes and a Russian dissident are among several pallbearers at ceremonies honoring the late senator this week.

The 32 artists and speakers scheduled to attend Aretha Franklin's funeral all have a personal connection to the Queen of Soul, whether friend, acquaintance or protégé.

After criticism, President Trump directed federal flags to fly at half-staff to honor Sen. John McCain until he is buried. The move came after the White House flag was initially at full-staff Monday.

Former McCain campaign chairman Rick Davis outlined five days of tributes and memorials to McCain, who died Saturday at the age of 81.

The senator and presidential candidate had a willingness to take the high road, even if it wasn't politically popular. That may have cost him some supporters but earned him the respect of others.

Sen. Ted Kennedy's widow, a retired admiral and veterans leaders in Boston praise his patriotism and service.

Colleagues abandoned their partisanship to offer sympathies for the late Arizona Republican senator and celebrate his legacy. John McCain died on Saturday at age 81.

McCain was shot down during the Vietnam War and was held captive and tortured for years. The ordeal helped fuel his political career.

One of the most powerful and beloved voices of all time died Thursday in Detroit.