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Sudden Supreme Court Vacancy Dominates Political Spectrum

1:51pm February 16, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death uprooted the presidential election and jogged memories that Barack Obama is a lame-duck president. Republicans are vowing to block any Obama nominee.

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The flag flies at half-staff outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, following the death of high court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Justice Scalia Will Lie In Repose At The Supreme Court On Friday

11:23am February 16, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

George W. Bush Makes Campaign Trail Debut For His Brother

6:25am February 16, 2016

by Don Gonyea

For the first time in his presidential campaign, Republican candidate Jeb Bush brought former President George W. Bush on the campaign trail Monday at an event in North Charleston, S.C.

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In Alabama, Felons Face Difficult Road To Regaining Voting Rights

7:48pm February 15, 2016

by Gigi Douban

Alabama bars felons convicted of crimes of "moral turpitude" from regaining voting rights. But defining such crimes is subjective. An estimated 15 percent of black adults in Alabama can't vote.

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Scalia's Death May Mean Texas Abortion Case Won't Set U.S. Precedent

7:23pm February 15, 2016

by Jennifer Ludden

Justice Antonin Scalia's death comes just weeks before the Supreme Court hears its biggest abortion case in a decade. The reach of that decision will likely be impacted by his absence.

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Republicans Seek To Block Obama From Naming Scalia Successor

7:13pm February 15, 2016

The Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia has the potential to upend the 2016 election. NPR takes a look at what signal the president might send with his choice to succeed Scalia, and how the public might react to Republican leaders vowing to not to confirm anyone.

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George W. Bush Stumps For His Brother In South Carolina

7:13pm February 15, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Former President George W. Bush is campaigning for his brother Jeb Bush for the first time this year at a rally Monday night in North Charleston, S.C.

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Scalia's Death Brings Supreme Court Into Spotlight Of Presidential Race

7:13pm February 15, 2016

by Tamara Keith

The fight over replacing Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is dragging President Obama out of the sidelines and into the center of the presidential race.

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President Obama speaks to reporters about the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia at Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Saturday.

Obama Won't Appoint Scalia Replacement While Senate Is Out This Week

6:43pm February 15, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

A White House spokesman says Obama is expected to announce his nomination once the Senate returns from its recess.

George Washington delivers his inaugural address in April 1789.

Why President? How The U.S. Named Its Leader

6:38pm February 15, 2016

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

On this Presidents Day, we dig into why the United States calls its leader the "president."

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