Sonia Sotomayor

American Icons: “12 Angry Men”

American Icons: ‘12 Angry Men’

American Icons

The movie that helped make “Law and Order” and a Supreme Court Justice.

halloween

Looking for something different for your kid this Halloween? Here are 10 costumes inspired by heroic American women.

Culture

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down key provision of Voting Rights Act

Global Politics

Supreme Court grapples with question of whether human genes can be patented

Environment

U.S. Supreme Court appears cautious of broad gay marriage ruling

Global Politics

Indiana’s Republican primary may see another moderate lose his seat

Global Politics

Tuesday’s Republican primary election will be another chance for the party’s conservative wing to take aim at its more moderate branch. Conservative Richard Mourdock is challenging incumbent moderate Richard Lugar — and Mourdock has a 10-point lead according to the latest polls.

Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings for Dummies

Global Politics

How to make sense of all the speeches and machinations at the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.

The World

Back to School at Oakland’s International High

Conflict & Justice

A public school in Oakland, California tries to offer new immigrants and refugees a softer landing. Reporter Monica Campbell profiles the school.

The World

How Green the New Supreme Court Nominee

A quick look at some of Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s rulings and opinions related to environmental law.

The World

Takeouts: FTC & Intel, Sotomayor, Colts/Jaguars

Global Politics

Business Takeout: Louise Story tells us why the Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against Intel, just as Europe has dropped their anti-trust suit against Microsoft. Supreme Court Takeout: Carole King takes us through Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s first visit to Puerto Rico since becoming a Supreme Court justice. Sports Takeout: Ibrahim Abdul-Matin says it […]