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Obama's Supreme Court Pick Merrick Garland, and Conservatives on Trump
Merrick Garland, President Obama’s pick to fill Antonin Scalia’s seat on the Supreme Court, is a moderate judge from the D.C. Circuit Court. What else do we know about him, as a justice and as a person?
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenMerrick Garland, President Obama’s pick to fill Antonin Scalia’s seat on the Supreme Court, is a moderate judge from the D.C. Circuit Court. What else do we know about him, as a justice and as a person? Then, a look at how conservative leaders in D.C. are developing their plan to defeat Donald Trump. Next, the federal government has issued new guidelines for opioid prescriptions. Could these suggestions help the addiction epidemic? Music critic Ben Ratliff’s new book is a kind of modern music appreciation tome. Madeleine gets his listening tips. And finally, why is L.A.’s fashion week so fragmented?
Banner Image: Judge Merrick Garland speaks at the podium in front of U.S. President Barack Obama after Obama announced him as his nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington D.C., March 16, 2016. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
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5 storiesWho is Obama’s Supreme Court Pick Merrick Garland?
Merrick Garland, President Obama’s pick to fill the seat on the Supreme Court left vacant after the death of Antonin Scalia, gave an emotional introduction to the American public. But Garland is anything but an emotional pick. He’s a moderate judge from the D.C. Circuit Court who’s been on Obama’s short list for years.
Read the story10 minCan Conservatives Beat Trump?
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both emerged victorious last night in the latest primary election. Most political analysts agree that both candidates are likely to clinch the nominations.
Read the story8 minNew Guidelines on Opioid Prescriptions
The federal government is taking action on the addiction epidemic this week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out new guidelines for prescribing opioid painkillers. They’re urging doctors to prescribe these powerful drugs only as a last resort. Increased use of painkillers has been linked to the heroin crisis.
Read the story8 min'Every Song Ever'
We live in an age of musical plenty. From Spotify to iTunes to YouTube, you can listen to whatever you want, whenever you want. Does that make us more adventurous music listeners? Not according to the author of a new book.
Read the story15 minWhat is Fashion in L.A. Week?
Los Angeles fashion week began on Sunday or it starts tomorrow , depending who you ask and which so-called fashion week you’re referring to. There’s Fashion Week Los Angeles, which kicked off three days of events on Sunday . That’s not to be confused with the trademarked “LA Fashion Week,” which kicks off tomorrow .
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