5 facts about Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland
President Barack Obama held a meeting at the White House rose garden on Wednesday, March 16. After the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Obama nominated Democratic judge Merrick Garland to fill the vacancy, even with a lack of cooperation from Republican Senators. Learn more about Garland in our interactive graphic.
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The holiday season is only halfway over by Jan. 1st for Coptic Orthodox Hannah Grace, which is her favorite part of having two Christmases.
"I like how it's different and how I have time to prepare [for Orthodox Christmas] after Christmas is over on December 25th," Grace said. "Everybody is getting ready for the new year, while I'm preparing for my second Christmas."](https://northpointenow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_8076-2-600x400.jpg)