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President Obama announced on Tuesday that he intends to nominate openly lesbian Magistrate Judge Marisa Demeo as an Associate Judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia Demeo is currently serving as a Magistrate Judge of the D.C. Superior Court, a position she has held since 2007. ' I am pleased to put forward two nominees who have served the people of the District of Columbia with such distinction,' President Obama said. 'Marisa Demeo and Florence Pan have dedicated their careers to serving the public good and they will be esteemed and eminent additions to the DC Superior Court.' The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is the local trial court for the District of Columbia. It hears cases involving criminal and civil law. The court also handles specialized cases in the following areas: family court, landlord and tenant, probate, tax, and traffic offenses. All appeals of Superior Court decisions go to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

Medical marijuana advocates are up in arms over yesterday's federal raid of a marijuana provider in northern California, claiming that the action is at odds with a policy change announced last week by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. [More]

President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to Arlington National Cemetery yesterday, surprising about 30 of the 98 living Medal of Honor recipients attending a wreath-laying ceremony.

Recalled Due to Choking HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Baby Necessities pacifiersUnits: About 2,900Importer: OKK Trading, of ...

South Africa fast bowler Andre Nel has announced his retirement from international cricket. He played in 36 Tests, taking 123 wickets at an average of 31.86, and 79 one-day internationals where he ca...