<p>The first&nbsp;Black&nbsp;woman to sit on the US Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, was inaugurated Friday at a ceremony in Washington attended by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.</p>

<p>Jackson, who was nominated to the top court by Biden, will be part of a progressive minority in the body that decides some of the most important social and legal issues in the United States.</p>

<p>But the 52-year-old may find her hands largely tied by the conservative majority of six justices -- three of whom were appointed by Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump.</p>

<p>That majority has wielded its power in recent months, overturning the constitutional right to abortion and strengthening gun rights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jackson was chosen at the end of February by Democrat Biden, who promised during his campaign to appoint the first African-American woman to the highest judicial institution in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She replaced Justice Stephen Breyer, 84, who retired.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite acute polarization surrounding the court, her Senate confirmation process went smoothly, and her arrival does not change the balance of power on the bench.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2022/2023 session of the Supreme Court is scheduled to begin Monday.</p>


The first Black woman to sit on the US Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, was inaugurated Friday at a ceremony in Washington attended by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

The first Black woman to sit on the US Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, was inaugurated Friday at a ceremony in Washington attended by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Jackson, who was nominated to the top court by Biden, will be part of a progressive minority in the body that decides some of the most important social and legal issues in the United States. But the 52-year-old may find her hands largely tied by the conservative majority of six justices -- three of whom were appointed by Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump. That majority has wielded its power in recent months, overturning the constitutional right to abortion and strengthening gun rights. Jackson was chosen at the end of February by Democrat Biden, who promised during his campaign to appoint the first African-American woman to the highest judicial institution in the country. She replaced Justice Stephen Breyer, 84, who retired. Despite acute polarization surrounding the court, her Senate confirmation process went smoothly, and her arrival does not change the balance of power on the bench. The 2022/2023 session of the Supreme Court is scheduled to begin Monday.

Ketanji Brown Jackson inaugurated as first Black woman on US Supreme Court

<p>The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said on Friday that it would attempt to launch its Moon mega-rocket in November. The American space agency didn't provide a specific date for the much-delayed Artemis 1 mission.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US space agency revealed it was preparing its next launch window for between November 12 and November 27 after being forced to delay its most recent liftoff attempt owing to the powerful Hurricane Ian that pounded Florida this week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a blog post, NASA said that in the coming days, the team will assess conditions and necessary work and "identify a specific date for the next launch attempt". &nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is NASA's first mission to the moon in 50 years. NASA's Artemis I will be the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to build a long-term human presence on the Moon in the coming decades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mission has been marred by delays and NASA has already made two attempts to launch the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission, in late August and early September, but both had to be scrapped at the last minute due to technical problems.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the blog, NASA also revealed that the teams at Kennedy Space Center in Florida conducted initial inspections on Friday to assess potential impacts from Hurricane Ian.&nbsp;</p>

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said on Friday that it would attempt to launch its Moon mega-rocket in November. The American space agency didn't provide a specific date for the much-delayed Artemis 1 mission.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said on Friday that it would attempt to launch its Moon mega-rocket in November. The American space agency didn't provide a specific date for the much-delayed Artemis 1 mission. The US space agency revealed it was preparing its next launch window for between November 12 and November 27 after being forced to delay its most recent liftoff attempt owing to the powerful Hurricane Ian that pounded Florida this week. In a blog post, NASA said that in the coming days, the team will assess conditions and necessary work and "identify a specific date for the next launch attempt". ALSO READ | 'Fire in their eyes': Three Russian cosmonauts return from International Space Station This is NASA's first mission to the moon in 50 years. NASA's Artemis I will be the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to build a long-term human presence on the Moon in the coming decades. The mission has been marred by delays and NASA has already made two attempts to launch the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission, in late August and early September, but both had to be scrapped at the last minute due to technical problems. ALSO READ | 'Significant milestone': Hole in the ozone layer will close in the next 50 years WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Half of world’s bird species face decline × In the blog, NASA also revealed that the teams at Kennedy Space Center in Florida conducted initial inspections on Friday to assess potential impacts from Hurricane Ian. There was no damage to Artemis flight hardware, and facilities are in good shape with only minor water intrusion identified in a few locations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Japan's coast guard said that North Korea fired what appeared to be two ballistic missiles on Saturday (October 1). Citing the defence ministry, the coast guard reported that at least two projectiles were fired from North Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NHK, Japan's official broadcaster, claimed the objects appeared to have landed outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What appears to be a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea," the coast guard said in a statement issued at 6:47 am (2147 GMT).&nbsp;</p>

<p>About 15 minutes later, the coast guard said in a second statement that it appeared another ballistic missile had been launched. NHK cited official sources to claim that both rockets appeared to have landed outside of Japan's exclusive economic zones.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that North Korea fired unspecified ballistic missiles toward the east coast on Saturday.</p>

<p>This becomes Pyongyang's fourth launch in a week as it ratchets up the tension in the Korean peninsula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The launch follows US Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to South Korea this week and comes after the two countries conducted Ulchi Freedom Shield, their largest combined military exercise in about five years.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>North Korea conducted record-breaking tests of weapons this year, including the launch of two ballistic missiles on Thursday just hours after Harris departed South Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Korean and US officials have been warning for months that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing to conduct another nuclear test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>North Korea is under multiple UN sanctions for its weapons programmes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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Japan's coast guard said that North Korea fired what appeared to be two ballistic missiles on Saturday (October 1). Citing the defence ministry, the coast guard reported that at least two projectiles were fired from North Korea. NHK, Japan's official broadcaster, claimed the objects appeared to have landed outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone. "What appears to be a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea," the coast guard said in a statement issued at 6:47 am (2147 GMT). About 15 minutes later, the coast guard said in a second statement that it appeared another ballistic missile had been launched. NHK cited official sources to claim that both rockets appeared to have landed outside of Japan's exclusive economic zones. ALSO READ | 'Mr Putin, don't misunderstand what I'm saying': Joe Biden warns Russian President Vladimir Putin Meanwhile, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that North Korea fired unspecified ballistic missiles toward the east coast on Saturday. This becomes Pyongyang's fourth launch in a week as it ratchets up the tension in the Korean peninsula. The launch follows US Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to South Korea this week and comes after the two countries conducted Ulchi Freedom Shield, their largest combined military exercise in about five years. ALSO READ | Putin annexes four occupied regions; Ukraine accelerates its NATO membership bid [Emergency alert] North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. More updates to follow. — PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) September 30, 2022 × WATCH | Has China opened illegal police stations worldwide amid its quest to emerge as a global superpower? × North Korea conducted record-breaking tests of weapons this year, including the launch of two ballistic missiles on Thursday just hours after Harris departed South Korea. South Korean and US officials have been warning for months that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing to conduct another nuclear test. North Korea is under multiple UN sanctions for its weapons programmes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>United States President Joe Biden said on Friday (September 30) that the explosion of the Nord Stream pipeline, which transports natural gas from Russia to western Europe, was the result of sabotage and that divers would be sent to determine "what happened."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden told reporters, "It was a deliberate act of sabotage and the Russians are pumping out disinformation and lies. We'll work with our allies to get to the bottom (of) exactly, precisely what happened."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"At the appropriate moment, when things calm down, we're going to be sending divers down to find out exactly what happened. We don't know that yet exactly," he said, adding that the United States is already working with allies to "enhance the protection of this critical infrastructure," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines are at the centre of an energy geopolitical crisis as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which caused an energy crisis in Europe, has escalated further.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chaos started when reports and aerial images emerged of unexplained gas leaks, preceded by two explosions, that reportedly occurred on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Claims and counterclaims have been&nbsp;made as Moscow and Washington both denied involvement in the incident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of organising blasts. At a Kremlin ceremony to annex four Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, Putin made a speech that was broadcast on television. He said, "Sanctions are not enough for the West. They have switched to sabotage. Unbelievable, but it is a fact!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>"By organising explosions on the Nord Stream international gas pipelines that run along the bottom of the Baltic Sea, they actually started destroying European energy infrastructure," Putin said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is clear to everyone who benefits from this," Putin added, without providing further details.&nbsp;</p>

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United States President Joe Biden said on Friday (September 30) that the explosion of the Nord Stream pipeline, which transports natural gas from Russia to western Europe, was the result of sabotage and that divers would be sent to determine "what happened.

United States President Joe Biden said on Friday (September 30) that the explosion of the Nord Stream pipeline, which transports natural gas from Russia to western Europe, was the result of sabotage and that divers would be sent to determine "what happened." Biden told reporters, "It was a deliberate act of sabotage and the Russians are pumping out disinformation and lies. We'll work with our allies to get to the bottom (of) exactly, precisely what happened." "At the appropriate moment, when things calm down, we're going to be sending divers down to find out exactly what happened. We don't know that yet exactly," he said, adding that the United States is already working with allies to "enhance the protection of this critical infrastructure," he added. ALSO READ | 'Mr Putin, don't misunderstand what I'm saying': Biden warns Russian President Vladimir Putin The leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines are at the centre of an energy geopolitical crisis as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which caused an energy crisis in Europe, has escalated further. The chaos started when reports and aerial images emerged of unexplained gas leaks, preceded by two explosions, that reportedly occurred on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines on Monday. Claims and counterclaims have been made as Moscow and Washington both denied involvement in the incident. ALSO READ | Putin annexes four occupied regions; Ukraine accelerates its NATO membership bid WATCH | Russia annexes 15% of Ukraine; Putin attacks West as 'Satanic', hails Russian values × Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of organising blasts. At a Kremlin ceremony to annex four Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, Putin made a speech that was broadcast on television. He said, "Sanctions are not enough for the West. They have switched to sabotage. Unbelievable, but it is a fact!" "By organising explosions on the Nord Stream international gas pipelines that run along the bottom of the Baltic Sea, they actually started destroying European energy infrastructure," Putin said. "It is clear to everyone who benefits from this," Putin added, without providing further details. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>After Moscow annexed four Ukrainian territories, President Joe Biden on Friday (September 30) said that the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will not be intimidated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden also warned that the Western alliance would defend "every inch" of its territory. He said that Putin's irresponsible language and threats won't scare the US or its allies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In remarks at the White House, Biden said, "America and its allies are not going to be intimidated." He added that Putin is "not going to scare us."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After that, Biden addressed the Kremlin leader directly, pointing his finger into the television camera as he warned against any attack on NATO territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "America's fully prepared, with our NATO allies, to defend every single inch of NATO territory. Mr Putin, don't misunderstand what I'm saying: every inch."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden's remarks came shortly after Putin announced in a ceremony in Moscow that Russia had annexed four additional regions of Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Western-armed Ukrainian military continues to fight to retake control in those regions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Putin and many of his allies have argued that now that a portion of Ukraine has been annexed by Russia, the Kremlin may lawfully use nuclear weapons to defend what it claims to be its territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden also pointed out Putin's "reckless and threats" but dismissed Friday's ceremony as a "sham routine that he put on" to show strength, while instead demonstrating that "he's struggling."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch his address here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Biden calls Russia's&nbsp;declaration&nbsp;"fraudulent"&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Biden&nbsp;called Russia's annexation declaration "fraudulent" and said Moscow was contravening international law.</p>

<p>"The United States condemns&nbsp;Russia's&nbsp;fraudulent attempt today to annex sovereign Ukrainian territory. Russia is violating international law, trampling on the United Nations Charter, and showing its contempt for peaceful nations everywhere,"&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The United States will always honour Ukraine's internationally recognised borders. We will continue to support Ukraine's efforts to regain control of its territory by strengthening its hand militarily and diplomatically, including through the $1.1 billion in additional security assistance the United States announced this week,"&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>New sanctions on Russia&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The US also announced "severe" new sanctions on Russia.&nbsp;"The United States is imposing swift and severe costs on Russia," the White House said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also announced that G7 allies support imposing "costs" on any country that backs the Kremlin's attempt to incorporate the Ukrainian regions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>US announces aid&nbsp;to help Ukraine</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>As part of a stopgap financing bill to avoid a disorderly government shutdown before a midnight deadline, the US Congress approved $12.3 billion in aid on Friday to assist Ukraine as it fights Russia's incursion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The deal allows Biden to instruct the Pentagon to deliver $3.7 billion worth of weaponry and other gear to Ukraine, as well as $3 billion for arms, supplies, and military wages.&nbsp;</p>

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After Moscow annexed four Ukrainian territories, President Joe Biden on Friday (September 30) said that the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will not be intimidated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden also warned that the Western alliance would defend "every inch" of its territory. He said that Putin's irresponsible language and threats won't scare the US or its allies. In remarks at the White House, Biden said, "America and its allies are not going to be intimidated." He added that Putin is "not going to scare us." ALSO READ | Putin annexes four occupied regions; Ukraine accelerates its NATO membership bid After that, Biden addressed the Kremlin leader directly, pointing his finger into the television camera as he warned against any attack on NATO territory. He said, "America's fully prepared, with our NATO allies, to defend every single inch of NATO territory. Mr Putin, don't misunderstand what I'm saying: every inch." Biden's remarks came shortly after Putin announced in a ceremony in Moscow that Russia had annexed four additional regions of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Western-armed Ukrainian military continues to fight to retake control in those regions. LIVE | After Ukraine annexation, NATO opposes Putin's 'land grab' Putin and many of his allies have argued that now that a portion of Ukraine has been annexed by Russia, the Kremlin may lawfully use nuclear weapons to defend what it claims to be its territory. Biden also pointed out Putin's "reckless and threats" but dismissed Friday's ceremony as a "sham routine that he put on" to show strength, while instead demonstrating that "he's struggling." Watch his address here: #WATCH | America &its allies aren't going to be intimidated by Putin &his reckless words &threats. Putin's actions are a sign he's struggling... He can't seize his neighbour's territory & get away with it. We'll continue to provide military equipment to Ukraine: US Pres Joe Biden pic.twitter.com/dgjDbBXHDP — ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2022 × Biden calls Russia's declaration "fraudulent" Biden called Russia's annexation declaration "fraudulent" and said Moscow was contravening international law. "The United States condemns Russia's fraudulent attempt today to annex sovereign Ukrainian territory. Russia is violating international law, trampling on the United Nations Charter, and showing its contempt for peaceful nations everywhere," Biden said in a statement. "The United States will always honour Ukraine's internationally recognised borders. We will continue to support Ukraine's efforts to regain control of its territory by strengthening its hand militarily and diplomatically, including through the $1.1 billion in additional security assistance the United States announced this week," Biden said. New sanctions on Russia The US also announced "severe" new sanctions on Russia. "The United States is imposing swift and severe costs on Russia," the White House said in a statement. It also announced that G7 allies support imposing "costs" on any country that backs the Kremlin's attempt to incorporate the Ukrainian regions. US announces aid to help Ukraine As part of a stopgap financing bill to avoid a disorderly government shutdown before a midnight deadline, the US Congress approved $12.3 billion in aid on Friday to assist Ukraine as it fights Russia's incursion. The deal allows Biden to instruct the Pentagon to deliver $3.7 billion worth of weaponry and other gear to Ukraine, as well as $3 billion for arms, supplies, and military wages. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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