Obama Announces Elena Kagan As His Choice For Supreme Court -- L.A. Times
The U.S. solicitor general was the first female dean of Harvard Law School. Kagan's limited public record could come under fire by Senate Republicans.
President Obama on Monday said he would nominate Elena Kagan, the U.S. solicitor general, as the 112th justice to serve on the Supreme Court.
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MIDDLE EAST
At least 84 killed in attacks across Iraq.
Report details depravity of SEALs' accuser.
Israel to continue Jerusalem settlements despite talks.
Iran executes five activists, sending message to critics.
ASIA
'Evidence on Cheonan won't change China's posture on NK'.
US envoy warns Myanmar over NKorea arms.
Pakistani soldiers clash with Taliban, 40 dead.
Aquino poised to win Philippine polls despite glitches.
AFRICA
Critics say UN envoy to Somalia should resign.
At front lines, AIDS war is falling apart.
Zimbabwe court acquits Mugabe opponent Roy Bennett.
EUROPE
UK election result still in doubt as Cameron negotiates.
Europe agrees rescue package.
Death toll in Russian mine blasts hits 30.
Ash from Iceland's volcano shuts European airports.
Russia's Red Square parade includes NATO countries for first time.
AMERICAS
Sandbags to try to block oil blobs in Louisiana. Engineers stymied on how to stop surging Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Venezuela's Chavez threatens "Bourgeoisie" for economic woes.
Gates: Runaway military spending may affect war plans.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Times Square bombing: Sign of desperation from Pakistan Taliban?
US officials: Pakistani Taliban behind NY bomb attempt.
U.S. Attorney General Holder backs a Miranda limit for terror suspects.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
EU preps $645 billion fund to fight ‘Wolfpack,’ debt crisis.
Euro could reach parity with dollar: German economist.
U.S. debt shock may hit in 2018, maybe as soon as 2013: Moody's.
US stocks surge at open after EU agrees to bailout. More news here.