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David Souter, retired Supreme Court justice, dies at age 85

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David Souter "died peacefully" at his home, the Supreme Court says.

Souter was appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 to replace Justice William Brennan .

He was a little-known judge on the U.S. appellate court in Boston when he was selected.

He served on the high court for nearly 20 years , often frustrating Republicans during his tenure.

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