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Friends & Colleagues Speak About Judge Sonia Sotomayor

Friends & Colleagues Speak About Judge Sonia Sotomayor

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This week on America and the Courts, a look at the life and career of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor through friends, colleagues and former classmates. Interviewees include New York District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, who hired Judge Sotomayor as a prosecutor for the District Attorney's Office.

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Panels Recall Author John Updike, Apollo 8 Reunion

Panels Recall Author John Updike, Apollo 8 Reunion

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The Kennedy Library held a tribute to John Updike, who passed away on January 27, 2009, at the age of 76. Panelists include family members & authors Nicholson Baker, Anne Bernays, and others (8pm). Later, the LBJ Library hosted an Apollo 8 reunion with astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders in honor of NASA's 50th anniversary (10pm).
Gov. Palin to Resign as Alaska Governor

Gov. Palin to Resign as Alaska Governor

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Yesterday, Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) & Former Republican V.P. candidate announced her resignation from office during a news conference from Alaska. Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will be sworn-in at the end of the month.

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