News of the Nation, 2009
Major U.S. news stories from the recession to same-sex marriage
by Holly B. Miller
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Notable "firsts" made headlines in 2009, including President Obama as the nation's first black president and Sonia Sotomayor as the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. The year was otherwise dominated by tales of the struggling economy, the recession, and the number of unemployed. Here's a look at the top stories in the U.S. in 2009.
President Obama's First YearThe highs and lows of President Obama's first year in office
Same-Sex Marriage on Ballots, Minds of AmericansSame-sex marriage still a controversial and ever-present issue in 2009
Violence and Tragedy at a U.S. Army PostArmy psychiatrist on shooting rampage kills 13
Supreme Court Milestone: First Hispanic JusticeSonia Sotomayor becomes the first Hispanic Justice to serve on U.S. Supreme Court
Health-Care Reform Tops AgendaPresident Obama's “public option” for healtcare reform proves controversial
An Economy in Turmoil Shows Improvement by Year's EndThe U.S. economy hit rock bottom before showing signs of recovering from the recession
DNA Test Not a Right, Supreme Court RulesU.S. Supreme Court rules that DNA tests are not a right for convicts
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