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Missouri inmate facing execution next month is hospitalized with heart problem

A Missouri inmate who is weeks away from execution is in a hospital after suffering what a Missouri Department of Corrections spokeswoman described as a “medical emergency."

The Independent UK

States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know why

A study showed states made more mistakes when executing Black prisoners by lethal injection than they did with prisoners of other races. Execution workers and race experts said they're not surprised.

WEKU

SCOTUS allows first nitrogen execution

"The world is watching," Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned before Kenny Smith was put to death Thursday

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Alabama's Execution of Kenneth Smith with Nitrogen Gas Sparks Controversy

Explore the use of nitrogen gas as a new method of capital punishment in Alabama. Learn about the controversial execution and its impact.

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Alabama’s new execution method could be dangerous for everyone in the room

Kenneth Eugene Smith is scheduled to become the first death row inmate to be executed with nitrogen. His pastor says the untested procedure is a cruel violation of religious liberties, Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK

Alabama's upcoming gas execution could harm witnesses and violate religious liberty

Alabama plans to execute a prisoner using nitrogen gas. NPR obtained a Department of Corrections document showing the method may pose risks to others in the room and impede religious liberties.

WEKU

A preacher to death row inmates says he wants to end executions. Critics warn he's only seeking fame

A death row inmate in Oklahoma is scheduled for execution next week, but he has fired his lawyers and skipped a clemency hearing

The Independent UK

Brian Kemp maneuvers to gain influence in 2024 politics

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is taking steps to influence national politics in 2024 after resounding victories in the midterm made him a rising Republican political force, though a bid for president seems highly unlikely.

Tribune News Service

Oklahoma set to execute man convicted of killing couple

Oklahoma plans to execute a man on Thursday who was convicted of killing an older couple and committing other crimes before authorities caught up to him in Texas 20 years ago

The Independent UK

Oklahoma prison officials: Pastor can't be in death chamber

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections says a condemned inmate's spiritual advisor cannot be inside the death chamber during his execution on Thursday

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Targeted by Trump, these top Georgia Republicans aren't 'Never Trumpers'

ATHENS, Ga. — Shortly after Mike Collins fended off a challenge from a Donald Trump-backed rival, the Republican's campaign tapped out a tweet with clown faces on the images of members of the former president's inner circle who supported his opponent.

Benzinga

Dennis Rodman NFTs Are Coming—And Yes, They Will Feature Colorful Hair

One of the most well-known and controversial NBA players of all time is launching a non-fungible token collection that will focus on something he is known for: wild and ever-changing hair color.

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