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Biden Takes Dig At Roberts Over Oath Flub (VIDEO)

Jan. 21, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden made a joke Wednesday at the expense of Chief Supreme Court Justice John Roberts,...
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States, also became the first president Tuesday to be sworn in by a chief justice he had voted against.

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Roberts sworn in as U.S. chief justice

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- John Roberts was formally sworn in Thursday as the 17th chief justice of the United States.

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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa