Georgia O'Keeffe Museum to honor Annie Leibovitz with 2010 Women of Distinction awardOctober 2nd, 2009 O'Keeffe museum to honor Annie LeibovitzSANTA FE, N.M. — The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum will honor photographer Annie Leibovitz as the 2010 recipient in its Women of Distinction series.
Justice Ginsburg released from Washington hospital following overnight stay and check upSeptember 25th, 2009 Ginsburg released from hospital, back to workWASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who had cancer surgery earlier this year, made a quick return to work Friday after feeling ill at the office and spending the night in a Washington hospital as a precaution. The 76-year-old justice was released from Washington Hospital Center in the morning and was at her desk by early afternoon, the court said.
Justice Ginsburg, battling pancreatic cancer, falls ill at work and is hospitalized overnightSeptember 25th, 2009 Justice Ginsburg hospitalized; became ill at workWASHINGTON — Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the 76-year-old Supreme Court justice who underwent pancreatic cancer surgery earlier this year, fell ill at work after a treatment for anemia and was hospitalized overnight. Ginsburg was taken to Washington Hospital Center at 7:45 p.m.
Court statement about Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgSeptember 24th, 2009 Court statement about Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgThe Supreme Court's statement on the hospitalization Thursday of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was taken to the Washington Hospital Center this evening after feeling ill in her chambers earlier in the day.
Biographical information on Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgSeptember 24th, 2009 Biographical info on Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgNAME — Ruth Bader Ginsburg. AGE-BIRTH DATE — 75; March 15, 1933.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized after feeling lightheaded ill at workSeptember 24th, 2009 Justice Ginsburg hospitalized after feeling faintWASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Thursday after becoming ill in her office at the court following treatment for an iron deficiency. The 76-year-old justice, who underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer in February, was taken to Washington Hospital Center at 7:45 p.m.
Justice Sotomayor takes her seat at Supreme Court in front of Obama, Biden, familySeptember 8th, 2009 Sotomayor takes her place on high court benchWASHINGTON — Justice Sonia Sotomayor has taken her seat at the Supreme Court in front of a packed courtroom that included President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. The ceremony Tuesday was just for show.
Supreme Court ruling loosens Catholic diocese hold on priest sex abuse papersAugust 26th, 2009 SupCo ruling unfavorable to Conn. dioceseNEW HAVEN, Conn.
Sotomayor votes unsuccessfully with high court's liberal bloc to try to halt Ohio executionAugust 18th, 2009 Sotomayor on losing end in Ohio man's death appealWASHINGTON — Justice Sonia Sotomayor is getting into the swing of being a member of the Supreme Court. Sotomayor made what appears to be her first public decision as a justice on Monday, voting unsuccessfully to delay the execution of an Ohio death row inmate.
Supreme Court sides with defendants in dispute over use of crime lab reports at trialJune 25th, 2009 Court rules for defendants on crime lab reportsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Thursday that criminal defendants have a constitutional right to cross-examine the forensic analysts who prepare laboratory reports on illegal drugs and other evidence used at trial. The court ruled 5-4 for a defendant who was convicted of cocaine trafficking, partly because of crime lab analysis.
Justice Ginsburg delays Chrysler sale to FiatJune 8th, 2009 High court blocks Chrysler sale to FiatWASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Monday delayed Chrysler's sale of most of its assets to a group led by Italy's Fiat, but didn't say how long the deal will remain on hold. Ginsburg said in an order that the sale is "stayed pending further order," indicating that the delay may only be temporary.
Justice Thomas earns more than $300,000 in royalties, Scalia's new book nets nearly $100,000June 5th, 2009 Thomas, Scalia report big book earnings in 2008WASHINGTON — Justice Clarence Thomas took in more than $300,000 in royalties for his autobiography last year, far more than he earned as a member of the Supreme Court. Justice Antonin Scalia received nearly $100,000 for his new book.
Supreme Court says Ohio gets chance to reinstate convicted killer's death sentenceJune 1st, 2009 High court rules for Ohio in death penalty caseWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the state of Ohio should have another chance to sentence a convicted killer to death, despite a previous factual finding that the man is mentally retarded. The court on Monday said a federal appeals court acted too quickly in throwing out the death sentence for Michael Bies, after the Supreme Court barred execution of mentally retarded people in 2002.
Source: Justice David Souter retiring from Supreme CourtMay 1st, 2009 Source: Justice Souter retiringWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter is planning to retire after more than 19 years on the Supreme Court, giving President Barack Obama his first chance to fill a vacancy on the high court. The White House has been told that Souter will retire in June, when the court finishes its work for the summer, a source familiar with his plans said Thursday night.
Case of the missing law clerks: Is Justice Souter's silence on hiring a signal he's retiring?April 30th, 2009 Does Souter's silence on hiring mean he's leaving?WASHINGTON — The case of the missing law clerks is this spring's most-watched mystery at the Supreme Court. It could be, to borrow a page from Sherlock Holmes, the court's dog that didn't bark, offering a clue as to the retirement plans of Justice David Souter.