MIAMI — A Florida prisoner who claimed he killed his cellmate so he could be moved to death row is set to be executed Tuesday, […]
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A botched execution and plans for one in public present the US is conflicted about capital punishment
Americans have long been divided over the death penalty, with nearly half of states banning capital punishment outright and just a handful of others carrying […]
Attempting to execute Christa Pike once more would push into uncharted authorized territory
After Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, the unsettled question of whether the state will try again could push Tennessee into uncharted […]
Tennessee’s dealing with of the dying penalty is once more questioned after failed execution
Christa Pike’s failed execution followed other death penalty miscues in Tennessee, which performs just a fraction of the nation’s executions but is now halting them […]
What to learn about serial killer Ted Bundy and his rampage of violence
Ted Bundy’s rampage of violence spanned at least four years and left dozens of victims behind, including at least 30 women and girls who were […]
9 Instances a Single Quote Almost Ended a Superstar’s Profession
In Hollywood and beyond, fame magnifies every word. One poorly worded quote, one offhand remark, or one moment of brutal honesty can shift public opinion […]
