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Death row executions in the U.S. remain near historic lows in 2018
Three states resumed executions of death row inmates in 2018 after long breaks, but nationwide, executions remained near historic lows this year, according to an annual report on the death...

Trump administration seeks quick ruling on transgender troops case
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to issue an unusually quick ruling on the Pentagon's policy of restricting military service by transgender people.

Supreme Court term amid starts in shadow of Brett Kavanaugh
It's the storm before the calm at the Supreme Court. It's the storm before the calm at the Supreme Court. An empty seat on the bench often forces a push...

For Brett Kavanaugh, path forward could be like Clarence Thomas’
When Clarence Thomas arrived at the Supreme Court in 1991 after a bruising confirmation hearing in which his former employee Anita Hill accused him of sexual harassment, fellow justice Byron...

Senate concludes Kavanaugh hearing; confirmation likely
After two marathon days questioning Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, senators concluded his confirmation hearing Friday by listening to others talk about him -- friends stressing his fairness and warmth...

U.S. Supreme Court rules online shoppers can be forced to pay sales tax
States will be able to force shoppers to pay sales tax when they make online purchases under a Supreme Court decision Thursday that will leave shoppers with lighter wallets but...

Supreme Court strikes down federal law against sports gambling, opening door to state-level legalization
The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting...

Neil Gorsuch among judges voting to strike down as vague part of immigration law
The Supreme Court said Tuesday that part of a federal law that makes it easier to deport immigrants who have been convicted of crimes is too vague to be enforced.

Question of sales tax on online purchases goes to high court
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Writing, speaking, meatball subs: Justice Gorsuch’s 1st year
Neil Gorsuch became the Supreme Court's newest member a year ago this Tuesday. President Donald Trump's pick for the high court, its 113th justice, has now heard more than 60...