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Battle lines already being drawn on Kennedy's successor

Battle lines already being drawn on Kennedy's successor

Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement is setting off a momentous confirmation battle for President Trump's next Supreme Court nominee that is certain to consume the Senate, inflame partisan tensions and shape the outcome of the midterm elections.
by The Associated Press

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Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick

Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick

Justice Kennedy is a moderate and a champion for the gay rights movement. President Trump will likely replace him with a staunch conservative, which would fundamentally shift the culture of the court.
by Nina Totenberg

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Charlottesville driver faces federal hate crime charges

Charlottesville driver faces federal hate crime charges

Federal hate crime charges were filed Wednesday against a man accused of plowing a car into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing a woman and injuring dozens more.
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Minnesota expects more migrant children separated from parents

Minnesota expects more migrant children separated from parents

At least two migrant children separated from their parents at the U.S. Mexico border are currently living in Minnesota and officials said this week they expect more arrivals.
by Jiwon Choi

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Top court: Unions can't force government workers to pay fees

Top court: Unions can't force government workers to pay fees

The Supreme Court says government workers can't be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.
by The Associated Press

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East Pittsburgh officer charged with homicide in fatal shooting of teen

East Pittsburgh officer charged with homicide in fatal shooting of teen

Antwon Rose, 17, was shot dead after fleeing a traffic stop last week, sparking days of protest. Police say Rose was unarmed, but two guns were found in the car he was riding in.
by Amy Held

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