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US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor smiles as she speaks at Yale University, Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, in New Haven, Conn. Sotomayor, who grew up poor in the Bronx, described how she navigated new worlds making into Ivy League universities and then onto the nation’s highest court. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

ISTOOK: Obamacare: One small step against diversity?

By Ernest Istook

**FILE** This photo shows the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court in a group portrait at the Supreme Court Building in Washington on Oct. 8, 2010. Seated from left to right are: Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Standing, from left are: Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, Associate Justice Samuel Alito Jr., and Associate Justice Elena Kagan. (Associated Press)

Amid high-profile arguments, Supreme Court has a few laughs

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Justice Sotomayor to visit Seattle next month

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US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor smiles as she speaks at Yale University, Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, in New Haven, Conn. Sotomayor, who grew up poor in the Bronx, described how she navigated new worlds making into Ivy League universities and then onto the nation’s highest court. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Justice Sotomayor describes navigating new worlds

By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN - Associated Press

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor to speak at Yale

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Court rules for airline in pilot defamation claim

By MARK SHERMAN - Associated Press

File-In this May 20, 2013, file photo, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor smiles after receiving a Honorary Doctor of Laws during commencement at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. But for the first time in a decade, a New York City mayor won&#8217;t be attending the countdown at the crossroads of the world. Outgoing Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he&#8217;s sitting this year out to spend time with family. And Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio will be sworn into office at a private ceremony at 12:01 a.m. Instead, Sotomayor will lead the 60-second countdown and push the ceremonial button to signal the descent of the Times Square New Year's Eve ball. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Obamacare release form stokes uproar in nuns’ contraception fight

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor pushes the Waterford crystal button that signals the descent of the New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

EDITORIAL: Justice Sotomayor’s temporary reprieve

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor pushes the Waterford crystal button that signals the descent of the New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Ruling by Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor sets off another battle over Obamacare

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

Fireworks explode over the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

Revelers start ringing in 2014 with fireworks

By Rod McQuirk - Associated Press

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has gotten more than $3 million in advance payments for her best-selling memoir from her publisher. The justice's annual financial disclosure forms were released Friday. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)

Nuns win high court relief from contraception mandate

By JESSE J. HOLLAND - Associated Press

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Sonia Sotomayor selected as New Year’s Eve ball-dropper

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has gotten more than $3 million in advance payments for her best-selling memoir from her publisher. The justice's annual financial disclosure forms were released Friday. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)

From robes to riches: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor nets over $3 million from memoir

By Jesse J. Holland - Associated Press

"It is beyond dispute that children will often feel bound to submit to police questioning when an adult in the same circumstances would feel free to leave," said Justice Sonia Sotomayor in the case involving juvenile rights. (Associated Press)

Sotomayor says she’s no Democrat, eager to show her independence on court

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Vice President Joseph R. Biden takes the oath of office, administered by Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the residence of the vice president at the U.S. Naval Observatory as Jill Biden looks on, on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/New York Times, Josh Haner, Pool)

Biden officially sworn in to second term

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

** FILE ** This Feb. 18, 2010 photo shows former House Majority Leader Dick Armey speaking in Washington. Eased out with an $8 million payout provided by an influential GOP fundraiser, Armey says he has left a conservative Tea Party group, FreedomWorks, because of an internal split over the group's future direction. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Inside Politics: Former tea party leader blames GOP for setbacks

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Justice Sotomayor joins Yankees Bleacher Creatures

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Supreme Court deals unions a setback in fight over extra dues

By Jesse J. Holland\ - Associated Press

Barry Knight of Farmingham, Mass., and a woman who did not want to give her name exchange heated words during the rally in front of the Supreme Court. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Justices suggest Arizona is helping on immigration

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times