Ketanji Brown Jackson approved as first Black female Supreme Court justice

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The San Bernardino Sun
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Ketanji Brown Jackson, a 51 year-old appeals court judge with nine years experience on the federal bench, was confirmed by a 53-47 Senate vote, mostly along party lines but with three Republican
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Jackson confirmed as first Black female high court justice

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The San Bernardino Sun
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The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first Black female justice and
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Europe agrees to ban Russian coal, but struggles on oil, gas

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The San Bernardino Sun
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The European Union nations have agreed to ban Russian coal in the first sanctions on the vital energy industry over the war in Ukraine, but it has underlined the 27 countries’ inability to
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Bubble watch: How ‘real’ are California home-price gains?

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The San Bernardino Sun
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“Bubble Watch” digs into trends that may indicate economic and/or housing market troubles ahead. Buzz: It’s time for a “real” debate: How long can California home-price appreciation top the surging inflation rate? Source: My trusty spreadsheet ...
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UK looks to nuclear power to cut Russian energy dependence

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The San Bernardino Sun
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday announced plans to build more nuclear power plants, boost renewable energy production and further tap domestic oil and gas reserves to
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Want to further economic woes? Put in price controls

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The San Bernardino Sun
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Such stubbornness is on display when pundits, legislators and President Joe Biden blame inflation on corporate “greed.” The fix, they claim, is price controls. But such controls would only bring further economic calamity.
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Calls for more gun laws miss the mark, again

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The San Bernardino Sun
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It didn’t take long for the tragic mass shooting in Sacramento early Sacramento morning to become yet another flashpoint in the national debate over gun control. The basic facts were barely coming to light when politicians rushed to call for new gun laws.
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Senate votes 100-0 to end Russia trade status, enact oil ban

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The San Bernardino Sun
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The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia’s
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Troy Terry back in Ducks’ lineup, says he’s done talking about Jay Beagle fight

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The San Bernardino Sun
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ANAHEIM — Troy Terry is over it. The swelling around his left eye has gone down. The bruises are now turning a deep shade of purple that’s almost black. The cuts near his eye are starting to heal, too. So, he would like to stop thinking and talking ...
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Asian shares track Wall St retreat on interest rate worries

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The San Bernardino Sun
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Asian shares tracked a retreat on Wall Street after details from last month’s Federal Reserve meeting showed the central bank plans to be aggressive in fighting
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