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Supreme Court sharply limits use of death penalty

In a 5-to-4 ruling, the justices decide child rape isn't a capital offense.
Court clarifies standards for denial of disability benefits

In a ruling Thursday, it guides federal judges to weigh conflicts of interest by insurance companies.
High court: limits to defend oneself in court

Justices rule 7 to 2 that some defendants aren't competent enough to represent themselves.
Guantánamo detainees win right to court review

The US Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 Thursday that those held in Guantánamo can challenge their detention.
Harder task to nail money launderers

Two high court rulings on Monday will complicate US efforts to prove certain crimes.
Workers can sue firms over retaliation, Supreme Court rules

In two rulings Tuesday, the justices took an expansive view of civil rights law.
Ban upheld on offering child porn

The Supreme Court allows a 2003 law dealing with 'virtual' child porn that some thought was too broad.
U.S. high court upholds voter photo I.D.

Monday's ruling gives a green light to aggressive antifraud efforts often favored by the GOP.
Court upholds lethal injection

The 7-to-2 ruling is expected to end a de facto moratorium on executions nationwide.
Opinion: How green is your presidential candidate?

Who they'd appoint as judges may matter most.
Supreme Court upholds Delaware border claim

Ruling 6 to 2, the justices say New Jersey has no right to build a liquefied natural gas plant with a Delaware River pier.
Supreme Court bars use of race in picking juries

Its 7-to-2 ruling Wednesday reverses a Louisiana death-penalty conviction.
U.S. Supreme Court questions DC gun ban

At a court session Tuesday, majority judges seemed to support an individual's right to bear arms.
Opinion: On judges, don't doubt McCain's conservatism

He pledges to appoint clones of Alito and Roberts.
How African-Americans stand 40 years after the death of Martin Luther King

A statistical snapshot of black progress in areas from education to home ownership.