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Antonin Scalia Suffered From Many Health Problems
Antonin Scalia suffered from coronary artery disease, obesity and diabetes, among other ailments that probably contributed to the justice's sudden death, according to a letter from the Supreme Court's doctor.
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Senators Say Republican Consensus Is No Vote On Obama Court Nominee
Key US senators said on Tuesday that Republican lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee believe the panel should have no hearings or vote on any nominee by President Barack Obama to fill the seat vacated by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
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US Supreme Court Meets For First Time Since Antonin Scalia's Death
The Supreme Court is meeting for the first time since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, as speculation grows over a potential successor.
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Thousands At Funeral For Justice Scalia, Whose Death Roiled US Politics
Solemn prayers were said for Justice Antonin Scalia at a funeral mass Saturday as thousands paid their respects to the conservative jurist whose sudden death has ignited a battle over his successor on the US Supreme Court.
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Justice Scalia's Death Boosts Legal Chances For Barack Obama's Climate Plan
A vote to block the Obama administration's ambitious climate regulation was one of Antonin Scalia's last acts as a Supreme Court justice. His sudden death may have opened a new path to the rule's survival.
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Texas Judge Disclosed Details About US Justice Antonin Scalia's Health
The Texas county judge who decided no autopsy was needed following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has disclosed new details about Scalia's health in the days before he died.
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Supreme Court Fight Gives Democrats Fuel To Regain Senate Control
A Supreme Court nomination battle that was ignited on Saturday with the death of Justice Antonin Scalia has given Democrats an explosive new issue that could bolster their chances of regaining majority control of the US Senate.
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Republicans Gear Up For US Supreme Court Battle After Antonin Scalia's Death
Republican lawmakers and presidential candidates hardened their positions on Sunday on blocking a move by President Barack Obama to fill the seat left by the late conservative Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court, a lifetime appointment that would help decide some of the most divisive issues facing Americans.
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Sri Srinivasan First Indian-American Judge Of US Supreme Court? Obama To Decide
Washington corridors are abuzz that Chandigarh born, 48-year-old Sri Srinivasan will be President Obama's nomination to Supreme Court to replace Justice Antonin Scalia after his unexpected death Saturday.
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Trump Calls For 'Delay, Delay, Delay, On Scalia Successor
Donald Trump said in Saturday's Republican presidential debate in South Carolina that if he were president now, he would try to nominate a successor for deceased Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, but he said it is incumbent on Republican Senate leaders to prevent the confirmation of President Obama's eventual nominee.
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Sudden Supreme Court Vacancy Seizes US Campaign Spotlight
The future of the US Supreme Court grabbed center stage in the country's presidential campaign with the sudden death of Justice Antonin Scalia, setting up an election-year battle over who should succeed him on a nine-member bench that interprets US law over such hot-button issues as abortion, gay marriage, healthcare and immigration.
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Barack Obama Extends 'Deepest Condolences' After Antonin Scalia Death
US President Barack Obama extended condolences to the family of Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia Saturday, as news of his death sent ripples through US politics.
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US Executions At Lowest Level Since 1991
The number of people executed in the United States this year dropped to the lowest level since 1991, as states impose fewer death sentences and defendants in capital cases get access to better legal help.
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Antonin Scalia Suffered From Many Health Problems
Antonin Scalia suffered from coronary artery disease, obesity and diabetes, among other ailments that probably contributed to the justice's sudden death, according to a letter from the Supreme Court's doctor.
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Senators Say Republican Consensus Is No Vote On Obama Court Nominee
Key US senators said on Tuesday that Republican lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee believe the panel should have no hearings or vote on any nominee by President Barack Obama to fill the seat vacated by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
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US Supreme Court Meets For First Time Since Antonin Scalia's Death
The Supreme Court is meeting for the first time since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, as speculation grows over a potential successor.
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Thousands At Funeral For Justice Scalia, Whose Death Roiled US Politics
Solemn prayers were said for Justice Antonin Scalia at a funeral mass Saturday as thousands paid their respects to the conservative jurist whose sudden death has ignited a battle over his successor on the US Supreme Court.
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Justice Scalia's Death Boosts Legal Chances For Barack Obama's Climate Plan
A vote to block the Obama administration's ambitious climate regulation was one of Antonin Scalia's last acts as a Supreme Court justice. His sudden death may have opened a new path to the rule's survival.
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Texas Judge Disclosed Details About US Justice Antonin Scalia's Health
The Texas county judge who decided no autopsy was needed following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has disclosed new details about Scalia's health in the days before he died.
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Supreme Court Fight Gives Democrats Fuel To Regain Senate Control
A Supreme Court nomination battle that was ignited on Saturday with the death of Justice Antonin Scalia has given Democrats an explosive new issue that could bolster their chances of regaining majority control of the US Senate.
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Republicans Gear Up For US Supreme Court Battle After Antonin Scalia's Death
Republican lawmakers and presidential candidates hardened their positions on Sunday on blocking a move by President Barack Obama to fill the seat left by the late conservative Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court, a lifetime appointment that would help decide some of the most divisive issues facing Americans.
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Sri Srinivasan First Indian-American Judge Of US Supreme Court? Obama To Decide
Washington corridors are abuzz that Chandigarh born, 48-year-old Sri Srinivasan will be President Obama's nomination to Supreme Court to replace Justice Antonin Scalia after his unexpected death Saturday.
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Trump Calls For 'Delay, Delay, Delay, On Scalia Successor
Donald Trump said in Saturday's Republican presidential debate in South Carolina that if he were president now, he would try to nominate a successor for deceased Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, but he said it is incumbent on Republican Senate leaders to prevent the confirmation of President Obama's eventual nominee.
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Sudden Supreme Court Vacancy Seizes US Campaign Spotlight
The future of the US Supreme Court grabbed center stage in the country's presidential campaign with the sudden death of Justice Antonin Scalia, setting up an election-year battle over who should succeed him on a nine-member bench that interprets US law over such hot-button issues as abortion, gay marriage, healthcare and immigration.
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Barack Obama Extends 'Deepest Condolences' After Antonin Scalia Death
US President Barack Obama extended condolences to the family of Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia Saturday, as news of his death sent ripples through US politics.
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US Executions At Lowest Level Since 1991
The number of people executed in the United States this year dropped to the lowest level since 1991, as states impose fewer death sentences and defendants in capital cases get access to better legal help.
