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This time, Roe vs. Wade really could hang in the balance

Oct. 5, 2008
The Supreme Court's onetime wide majority in favor of abortion rights has shrunk to one: Justice John Paul Stevens, who is 88. Now the decision's fate may depend on who becomes the next president. Every four years, defenders of abortion rights proclaim that the fate of Roe vs. Wade hangs on the...
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- U.S. Supreme Court watchers say they're looking for possible retirements as President-elect Barack Obama prepares next month to take the oath of office.
Justice Stevens, 88, not ready to retire

Justice Stevens, 88, not ready to retire

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, at 88, isn't showing any signs he's considering retiring from the bench, observers say.

Election could change abortion balance

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- The fate of legalized abortion in the United States is hanging in the balance with the outcome of the presidential election, abortion rights advocates say.
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'Partial-birth' abortion ban upheld

WASHINGTON, April 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday voted to uphold the federal ban on "partial-birth abortions" in a major victory for the Bush administration and abortion foes. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the opinion for the majority as the court split 5-4 voting to uph

Supreme Court hears abortion argument

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Justice Stevens says law outweighs views

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Justice John Paul Stevens said in a Las Vegas speech that in two recent decisions he had to choose the law over what he believes to be right.

Abortion cases on Supreme Court docket

WASHINGTON, June 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court said it will hear abortion rights-related cases next term, including one that deals with abortion protesters' actions at clinics.

Court: Disabled may sue states

WASHINGTON, May 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Monday in a landmark Tennessee case that states can be sued under Title II of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

High court won't save VMI prayer

WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court Monday refused to review a lower-court ruling that struck down mealtime prayer at Virginia Military Institute.

Court: Prisoner claims must be specific

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30th anniversary of abortion ruling marked

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Pro-choice backers met on Tuesday night to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that established the right to abortion, but they said that their pro-life opponents have made significant advances.

Court refuses Cincinnati menorah ban

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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler