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Around 60 nations are attending a world-first conference in Colombia to tackle an issue that has deadlocked the UN climate talks -- how to exit the fossil fuels that cause global warming.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February, the court has deadlocked 4-4 on four cases, including a few big ones.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2016

The Supreme Court has deadlocked 4 to 4 in several cases since Justice Antonin Scalia’s death in February.

From MSNBC • May 27, 2016

It was the third time the court has deadlocked 4 to 4 since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February.

From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2016

The court has deadlocked twice since Justice Antonin Scalia died in February.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2016