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10 Unsuccessful Senate Confirmations
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These 10 unsucessful Senate confirmations are notable exceptions of an otherwise smooth process. Learn about 10 unsuccessful senate confirmations.
Do Unbiased Jurors Exist in the Age of Social Media?
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About seven in 10 Americans log on to social media, the Pew Research Center reported in April 2021. They chat with friends and family, play games and read the news. By the time a high-profile court case rolls around for jury selection, there's a good chance those potential jurors have heard something about it. Can the impartial jury system survive the digital age?
How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition
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The U.S. Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story. HowStuffWorks explains.
How Eminent Domain Works
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Eminent domain allows the government to take your property without your consent and pay you fair value. Learn more about eminent domain and how it works.
Who Owns the Beach? It Depends
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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.
Do you lose the right to privacy when you die?
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Do you lose the right to privacy when you die? Read the arguments for and against the right to privacy after death.
How Lethal Injection Works
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Lethal injection is not a light topic, but it's the subject of much debate. Find out about the various procedures.
10 Last-minute Stays of Execution
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Most people sentenced to death in the U.S. get at least one stay of execution. In one case, the stay came a minute too late because of a misdialed phone number. Here are 10 of the most unusual cases.
How the Emancipation Proclamation Worked
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While Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation didn't free the slaves, it was a crucial political move. Read about the Emancipation Proclamation.
Kamala Harris Becomes the First Black Female Vice President in U.S. History
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Kamala Harris is the first woman in U.S. history (and first Black woman and first Asian American woman) to become vice president. But she's used to being a groundbreaker.