Politics & Government

Once 'Seduced' By Drug Trade, Former Inmate Now 'Honors My Second Chance'

2:15pm March 16, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

In a new book, Shaka Senghor describes 19 years in prison and how he transformed himself into an advocate for inmates and a spokesman for the idea that people can change.

Republicans Are Far Outstripping Democrats In Primary Turnout

2:11pm March 16, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Democratic turnout this year looks like Republicans' did in 2008. And the GOP's massive turnout looks a lot like Dems' eight years ago.

President Obama introduces Merrick Garland as his Supreme Court nominee Wednesday at the White House. Garland, 63, is currently chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Merrick Garland Is Named As President Obama's Supreme Court Nominee

2:08pm March 16, 2016

by Bill Chappell

A former prosecutor, federal judge Merrick Garland will visit Capitol Hill on Thursday to begin meeting with legislators, Obama said.

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President Obama and Vice President Biden stand with Judge Merrick B. Garland as he is nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday at the White House Rose Garden.

Merrick Garland Has A Reputation Of Collegiality, Record Of Republican Support

1:58pm March 16, 2016

Merrick Garland, a judge with 18 years' experience, was not the first choice of liberals. But President Obama hopes his ability to win over conservatives will extend to the Supreme Court.

Politics & Government

McConnell: Blocking Supreme Court Nomination 'About A Principle, Not A Person'

1:48pm March 16, 2016

by Amita Kelly

President Obama had praised nominee Merrick Garland's collegiality and ability to build consensus, saying "he's shown a rare ability to bring together odd couples."

Judge Garland Has Ability To 'Assemble Unlikely Coalitions,' Obama Says

1:16pm March 16, 2016

President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. NPR's Ron Elving says Garland has been held up as an "exemplar of the kind of person who ought to be" in these positions.

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Confetti falls on the head of John Kasich, governor of Ohio and a 2016 Republican presidential candidate, after speaking during a campaign event in Berea, Ohio, on Tuesday. Kasich secured his first victory on Mega Tuesday.

5 Headlines For The Morning After Mega Tuesday

12:53pm March 16, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Clinton won big; Trump continued his triumphant streak, with the notable exception of Kasich's win in Ohio; Rubio dropped out after a dismal showing in Florida. What that means, in five stories.

Obama Picks Merrick Garland For Supreme Court Seat

12:22pm March 16, 2016

President Obama is announcing his nomination to the Supreme Court on Wednesday: Judge Merrick Garland. Will the Senate stick to its position that it won't act on any nomination?

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Will Senate Reconsider Whether To Act On Supreme Court Nominee?

12:09pm March 16, 2016

President Obama has nominated Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, but the Senate had said it would take no action on a nominee from the Obama administration.

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Politics & Government

North Carolina A&T Students Complain About Districts

11:30am March 16, 2016

by Neal Charnoff

Students at North Carolina A&T University are not happy with the redrawn congressional districts. The new district line runs right through the middle of the Greensboro campus.

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