John Roberts

Patenting genes: Justices tackle big health issue

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed worried Monday about the idea of companies patenting human genes in a case that could profoundly reshape the multibillion-dollar biomedical industry and U.S. research in the fight against diseases.

2013/04/15

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (AP Photo)

Chief justice a victim of credit-card fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has been a victim of credit-card fraud. A Supreme Court spokeswoman said someone got hold of one of Roberts’s credit card account numbers. The court did not provide any other details.

2013/03/28

High court skeptical of federal marriage law

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that go to other married people.

2013/03/27

Attorneys David Boies and Theodore Olson argued the Defense of Marriage Act at the Supreme Court. (AP Photo)

Justices hear arguments on Calif. Gay marriage ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer seeking an end to California’s ban on same-sex marriage is comparing it to bans on interracial marriages, a prohibition the Supreme Court declared illegal decades ago.

2013/03/26

12-year-old’s letter to Chief Justice Roberts

Most 12-year-old kids might spend their free time watching TV or hanging out with friends. But not Daniel Martinez-Leffew. Daniel was adopted by gay dads and has sent a video to Justice John Roberts urging marriage equality.

2013/03/22

US President Barack Obama bows as he and First Lady Michelle Obama get ready to dance, Inaugural Ball, 57th Presidential Inauguration, Washington DC (AP Photo)

Inauguration: A special dress ends a big day

WASHINGTON (AP) — AP journalists fanned out across the capital to cover Inauguration Day as part of a running feed of content and analysis. Here are their reports.

2013/01/21

US President Barack Obama (l) receives the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts (bottom right) at the ceremonial swearing-in at 57th inauguration ceremony, US First Lady Michelle Obama holds Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Lincoln bibles as daughters Malia and Sasha look on, Washington DC. (AP Photo)

Obama takes public oath of office

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is promising to uphold the Constitution in a public swearing in ceremony that signals the beginning of his second term in office.

2013/01/21

By the numbers: Obama’s second-term inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Before President Barack Obama can march from his swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol to the White House, D.C. transportation crews will have a huge job to handle. A look at the various procedures and people involved.

2013/01/17

High court to take new look at voting rights law

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court says it will consider eliminating the government’s chief weapon against racial discrimination at polling places since the 1960s. Acting three days after the election, the justices are agreeing Friday […]

2012/11/09

Justices open big term with new human rights case

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court plunged into its new term Monday with a high-stakes dispute between businesses and human rights groups over accountability for foreign atrocities. The next nine months hold the prospect for […]

2012/10/01

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