The nation’s highest court has had nine members since just after the Civil War, and any effort to alter it would be explosive.
2021
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Musgrove throws Padres’ first no-hitter
Joe Musgrove, who grew up near San Diego, holds Texas hitless in only his second start for the Padres.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
States slow to order allotted vaccine doses even as infections climb
At one point last week, 13 states had more than 100,000 doses apiece available and unordered, says a federal official.
Posted inSports
Masters: Rose still leads, but he has competition
Will Zalatoris and Brian Harman are one shot back after Justin Rose shoots even par to remain at 7 under.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Tatum scores 53, Celtics outlast Timberwolves in overtime
Jayson Tatum sets a career high, and Boston escapes after blowing a big lead late in the fourth quarter.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Devers shakes off slow start to provide a spark
Rafael Devers looks to heat up after hitting his first home run of the season in Boston’s 7-3 win in Baltimore.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Tech, health care stocks help lift S&P 500, Dow to record highs
Investors are showing cautious optimism about the economic recovery, especially in the U.S.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Finance commissioner details breakdowns, rising cost of state’s payroll software system
The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee is considering whether to open an investigation into a technology upgrade that has cost the state more than $34 million to date and is years behind schedule.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Saturday’s Maine college roundup: Black Bears sweep NJIT in baseball doubleheader
Maine gets strong pitching and plenty of offense on the way to a pair of blowout wins, 10-1 and 14-2.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Hollywood Bowl to reopen for 2021 season with capacity limit
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association says concerts will resume in May with capacity for about 4,000 people.