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Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge strikes down NYC's sugary-drinks size rule; enforcement had been set to start Tuesday

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Evoking Clarence Thomas hearings, some key conservatives rally behind Cain

Thursday, August 05, 2010  The Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan as the 112th justice and fourth woman to serve on the Supreme Court. The vote was 63-37 for President Barack Obama's nominee to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010  Senate Republicans and Solicitor General Elena Kagan are facing off over whether her objection to the military's ban on openly gay soldiers and her decision to restrict recruiters at Harvard Law School disqualify her from serving on the Supreme Court.

Monday, June 28, 2010  Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan pledged at her Senate confirmation hearing Monday to show the "evenhandedness and impartiality" the Constitution demands if she is confirmed.

Monday, June 28, 2010  Kagan's chances are bright as she heads into a marathon week of high-pressure vetting before the Judiciary panel, pressing to portray herself as a mainstream, impartial addition to the court.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  It could be a long hot summer for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan with Republicans promising a very close look at the credentials of President Barack Obama's nominee.

Monday, May 10, 2010  UPDATED 11:05 a.m. President Obama on Monday nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, declaring she would demonstrate the same independence, integrity and passion for the law exhibited by retiring Justice Stevens.

Friday, April 09, 2010  President Barack Obama now has his second high court opening to fill.

Saturday, April 03, 2010  Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens says he "will surely" retire while President Barack Obama is still in office.

Monday, October 19, 2009  Supreme Court blocks release of names on Washington state anti-gay rights petition

Thursday, October 15, 2009  Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who had cancer surgery earlier this year, was kept at a hospital overnight after she became drowsy and fell from her seat aboard an airplane.

Thursday, August 06, 2009  Senate confirms Sotomayor, first Hispanic Supreme Court justice, in historic vote

Tuesday, July 28, 2009  Senate Judiciary Committee approves Sonia Sotomayor to be first Hispanic Supreme Court justice

Monday, June 08, 2009  Justice Ginsburg delays Chrysler sale to Fiat