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Elena Kagan, a former Harvard Law School dean and current solicitor general, will be nominated to join the U.S. Supreme Court.
Obama expected to name court nominee soon
Monday could be the day U.S. President Barack Obama reveals his nominee to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court, insiders say.
President Barack Obama has begun interviewing potential U.S. Supreme Court nominees, including federal Judge Sidney Thomas, officials said.
Americans differ about the ideology of U.S. President Barack Obama's next choice for the U.S. Supreme Court, an Angus Reid online poll indicated.
Obama, lawmakers meeting on court nominee
U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday he would have no "litmus tests" requiring his Supreme Court nominee to be an abortion-rights supporter.
After meeting with lawmakers about Supreme Court nominees Wednesday, U.S. President Barack Obama is to welcome G-20 officials and Olympians.
Forces jockey for high court confirmation fight
Some big-shouldered egos are flexing their muscles, getting set for the push and shove of a U.S. Senate confirmation fight after President Barack Obama nominates someone to succeed Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court.
Storm clouds hang over Stevens successor
President Barack Obama is preparing to name a successor to Justice John Paul Stevens -- stepping down from the U.S. Supreme Court in late June -- in an oppressive atmosphere of partisan rancor.
Stevens knew his own mind in Bush vs. Gore
When the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the decision in Bush vs. Gore at 10 p.m., Dec. 12, 2000, it sent most major news outlets into a tailspin: They didn't have the slightest idea what it meant.
Condemned killer William Lee Thompson has been on death row in Florida for 32 years but the U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to take up his latest appeal.
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138th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland
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Race fans enjoy a shot in the infield during the 138th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 18, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. Kentucky Derby winner Orb is looking for a Triple Crown possibility with a win today at Pimlico. UPI/Kevin Dietsch