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WATCH LIVE: Flyover after the funeral of Sen. John McCain at the U.S. Naval Academy

WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain’s funeral procession made its way along the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway and along US 50 Sunday morning.

McCain was laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy next to his academy classmate and lifelong friend, Admiral Chuck Larson, who died of leukemia in 2014.

McCain’s website said family, friends and members of the 1958 Naval Academy graduating class, along with other Naval leaders and the Brigade of Midshipmen. were at the ceremony, which began at around 2 p.m.

All events after the arrival of the hearse were closed to the public and the press.

Watch the funeral and flyover below.

Extreme stunts at Nitro Circus to excite Maryland thrill-seekers this weekend

Organizers of the Nitro Circus say one of the highlights this year is a record-breaking stunt, which includes a 75-foot backflip through a 35-foot wall of fire. The Nitro Circus 2.0 Tour, an extreme sports extravaganza, will be held Sunday in Annapolis, Maryland, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The event is creating a little competition for the Grand Prix, with both events competing for thrill-seekers this weekend. Annapolis native Travis Pastrana, who helped start the Nitro Circus shows, is excited to bring his passion to his hometown.
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