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Late Justice Scalia to Lie in Repose at Supreme Court

The late Justice Antonin Scalia will lie in repose Friday in the Great Hall at the U.S. Supreme Court, ahead of a Saturday funeral, the Court said Tuesday in an announcement.

Scalia, who was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and served as a reliably conservative lightning rod throughout his tenure, was found dead Saturday at a luxury resort in West Texas, Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed. He was 79. >>> See public schedule.

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What Does Scalia’s Death Mean for Bob McDonnell?

While preparations are being made for funeral services for the unexpected death of conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, some are pondering how the Court shakeup might impact some of the cases before the Court, including that of former Gov. Bob McDonnell.

Just last month, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to review lower court rulings that upheld corruption convictions of the former governor. >>> Read more.

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  • National Arboretum is home to a pair of nesting American Bald Eagles, “Mr. President” and “The First Lady.”

Philanthropist Donates $18.5 Million to Renovate Lincoln Memorial

  • Businessman David M. Rubenstein made his donation during the National Park Service’s centennial year.

Lottery Now Open for White House Easter Egg Roll 2016

  • The annual White House Easter Egg Roll is set for Monday, March 28, the day after Easter. Deadline is noon ET Wednesday.

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