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Justices debate life sentences for juveniles

The Supreme Court wrestled in often emotional terms Monday over whether sentencing juvenile criminals to life in prison without parole is "cruel and unusual" punishment, especially when their crime is not murder.

Red Mass: lobbying high court or simple prayer service?

The beautifully ornate Catholic church in the nation's capital has seen its share of history and controversy.

'Friendly' court uneasy about changes on the bench

A century ago, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes described Supreme Court deliberations among his colleagues as "nine scorpions in a bottle," fiercely protective of their own agendas and power bases.

Analysis: What effect would Sotomayor have on high court?

If Sonia Sotomayor fulfills her long-held dream to sit on the Supreme Court, she would have the prestige of joining the highest court in the land, lifetime job security and a public forum as the first Hispanic on that bench.

Justice Ginsburg ready to welcome Sotomayor

While most sitting Supreme Court justices refuse to comment about current and future nominees to that bench, one member says she can't wait to welcome Judge Sonia Sotomayor to that exclusive club.

Borger: Partisan juices flowing over Supreme Court opening

In a Washington that pays homage to bipartisanship but never quite gets there, the prospect of a new Supreme Court battle only gets the partisan juices flowing.

Court tosses out ID theft conviction of illegal immigrant

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday threw out an illegal immigrant's conviction for identity theft, saying the government had not proven the defendant knew the documents and Social Security numbers he was given belonged to someone else.

Souter notifies White House of retirement plans

Justice David Souter informed the White House on Friday he will retire from the Supreme Court, and President Obama said he hopes to have a replacement on the bench by the time the court reconvenes in October.

Justices won't give 'bungling bank robber' a break

Accidents happen, said the Supreme Court, but the criminal penalties can still be tough, at least for one "bungling bank robber."

CNNMoney: High court backs tobacco suit

Tobacco companies can be sued under state laws for deceptive advertising of "light cigarettes," the Supreme Court ruled in a closely divided ruling Monday.

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