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America's Highest Court Is in Recess
In the final weeks of this year's term, the US Supreme Court was sharply divided on the death penalty, guns and Guantánamo Bay. But compared to last year, it's been an Era of Good Feeling between liberals and conservatives. Also, fear and voter intimidation in Zimbabwe, and Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and unity in Unity.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenIn the final weeks of this year's term, the US Supreme Court was sharply divided on the death penalty, guns and Guantánamo Bay. But compared to last year, it's been an Era of Good Feeling between liberals and conservatives. Are the justices less ideological or did they choose cases with less emotional impact? Will either McCain or Obama want to re-shape the third branch of government? Also, fear and intimidation reduce voter turn-out in Zimbabwe and, after weeks and months of bitter political fighting, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are together again in Unity, New Hampshire.
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3 storiesZimbabweans Vote, or Else
In the first round of the presidential election in March, Zimbabwe was a place of excitement and hope for change. After weeks of deadly violence, today's second round featured fear, intimidation and a low turn-out. Chris McGreal is Africa correspondent for the Guardian newspaper in Harare.
Read the story6 minSupreme Court '07-'08 Term Wrap-up
When the US Supreme Court shut down last year for its summer recess, court watchers were stunned by the number of 5-to-4 decisions and the bitter language used by some of the justices. Chief Justice John Roberts had promised a collegial atmosphere that would produce greater unity.
Read the story34 minClinton Campaigns with Obama in Unity
It was handshakes and kisses today when Hillary Clinton boarded Barack Obama 's plane for the flight to New Hampshire.
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