On Tuesday, a funeral service for the late Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, will be held at the Washington National Cathedral. President Joe Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts will offer eulogies, and the service will be live-streamed for the public. It follows a private ceremony at the Supreme Court on Monday, honoring O'Connor's pioneering role in the Supreme Court.
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The Supreme Court paid tribute to the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the court, with a ceremony attended by all nine current justices and retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. Her casket was carried up the steps of the court and passed under the words “Equal Justice Under Law” before being placed in the court’s Great Hall, which opened to the public for mourners to pay their respects. Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke at the private ceremony, noting O’Connor's commitment to justice and equality for all.
Xi Jinping has been reappointed as president of Communist China for a third five-year term, solidifying his control and making him the longest-serving head of state since 1949. His reappointment was largely seen as a formality, after he secured a norm-shattering third term as head of the Chinese Communist Party in October. His move to stay in power for life has been seen as a sign of increasing authoritarianism, but his leadership has been credited with bringing stability and economic growth to the country.