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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012
From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
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In Pictures: Joe Lieberman
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Workers can sue firms over retaliation, Supreme Court rules
In two rulings Tuesday, the justices took an expansive view of civil rights law.
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Ban upheld on offering child porn
The Supreme Court allows a 2003 law dealing with 'virtual' child porn that some thought was too broad.
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U.S. high court allows apartheid claims against multinationals
The suit argues that by doing business with South Africa, the companies abetted the racist former regime.
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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.
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Court upholds lethal injection
The 7-to-2 ruling is expected to end a de facto moratorium on executions nationwide.
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Opinion: How green is your presidential candidate?
Who they'd appoint as judges may matter most.
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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.
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Supreme Court rules against Bush in death-row case
A 6-to-3 majority said the president can't order a state court to abide by an international court ruling.
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The Monitor's View: Trigger happy on gun rights
The high court must balance its leaning toward a gun ownership right with society's interest in safety.
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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.
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Supreme Court rules that employees can sue 401(k) managers
The 7-to-2 decision gives workers and retirees recourse for the mishandling of individual retirement accounts.
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Employer retaliation cases reach U.S. Supreme Court
When can workers sue against acts of retaliation by employers? Two cases slated for hearing this week may help clarify.
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Opinion: On judges, don't doubt McCain's conservatism
He pledges to appoint clones of Alito and Roberts.
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Kids report on the presidential race
The Scholastic Kids Press Corps has 80-plus members ages 10 to 14 from all over the United States.
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