Texas executes man who killed woman in 2000 carjacking
Jedidiah Murphy's execution took place hours after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned an order that had delayed the death sentence from being carried out.
Death Penalty
Alabama inmate opposes being "test subject" for new execution method
Nitrogen gas is authorized as an execution method in three states but it has never been used to put an inmate to death.
Oklahoma executes man for 1996 killing of college dance student
Anthony Sanchez, 44, was convicted in 2006 of raping and murdering University of Oklahoma dance student Juli Busken.
Alabama presses effort to execute inmate by having him breathe pure nitrogen
Alabama would be the first to use that method. A number of inmates agree as they seek to block their executions by lethal injection.
Prosecutors consider 9/11 plea deals
CBS News has confirmed the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and four other defendants are discussing plea bargains with Pentagon lawyers. Any agreement would take the death penalty off the table, and relatives of people killed in the terror attacks are very angry. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Pentagon considering plea deal for 9/11 suspects
The Pentagon is considering a deal that would allow five men suspected of plotting the 9/11 attacks to avoid the death penalty. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Iraq bans the word "homosexual" on all media and offers an alternative
The decision was made to safeguard societal values and public order, the country's communications commission said.
Florida man is executed for 1988 hammer killing of nurse
"I did not come here to watch someone die. I came here to honor our sister," one of the victim's siblings said.
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter given death sentence
The mass shooter who killed 11 worshipers at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue in 2018 was officially given a rare federal death sentence on Thursday. A jury voted unanimously Wednesday to sentence the white nationalist to death.
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death
A judge is set to formally impose a death penalty sentence today for the gunman who murdered 11 Jewish people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018. CBS News lead national correspondent David Begnaud has more on the sentencing.
Singapore hangs woman for trafficking 1 ounce of heroin
The Central Narcotics Bureau said the amount was "sufficient to feed the addiction of about 370 abusers for a week."
Alabama executes 1st prisoner since IV issues halted lethal injections
James Barber was executed for the beating death of Dorothy Epps, 75, in Alabama's first lethal injection since difficulties inserting IVs led to a halt.
Oklahoma executes man who stabbed Tulsa woman to death in 1995
"Mercy was never given my mother," the victim's daughter said. "Even still today he points the blame at my mother for his actions."
Synagogue shooter eligible for death penalty
A federal jury in the trial of the Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter has decided he is eligible for the death penalty. The panel reached a decision in less than two hours. Prosecutors say Robert Bowers acted "out of pure hate" when he killed 11 people in October of 2018. Reporter Andy Sheehan has more.
Death penalty sought against man charged with killing Memphis jogger
Cleotha Abston is charged with snatching Eliza Fletcher from a street near the University of Memphis on Sept. 2 and forcing her into an SUV.
Death penalty case resumes for man in killing of reporter, despite DNA claim
Marcellus Williams was convicted of killing Lisha Gayle in 1998. DNA found on the murder weapon matched another unknown person.
Texas court rejects death row inmate Rodney Reed's innocence claims
The court ruling concluded that none of the information presented by Rodney Reed's legal team demonstrated his innocence in the 1996 killing of Stacey Lee Stites.
Double murderer elbows attorney in face — then is sentenced to death
The outburst and sentencing came after a trial in which Zieler yelled at the jury and made vulgar gestures while he was on the witness stand.
Death row inmate plans to skip clemency bid despite claiming his innocence
Anthony Sanchez insists his late father was the one who raped and killed a dance student in 1996. But he says there's almost no chance Oklahoma's governor will grant clemency.
Florida man executed for 1984 killings of teen babysitter and mother of 2
Duane Owen carried out the separate attacks while children were sleeping in the homes he targeted.
Missouri man executed for killing 2 unarmed jail guards
Michael Tisius, 42, died by lethal injection Tuesday for killing Leon Egley and Jason Acton on June 22, 2000.
Jury recommends death penalty for man who killed girl, babysitter
Joseph Zieler screamed at the jury and made vulgar gestures while on the stand.
Iran executes 3 men linked to protests over Mahsa Amini's death
Mahsa Amini died after being arrested for an alleged breach of the Islamic republic's strict dress rules for women.
Singapore hangs 2nd citizen in 3 weeks: "This killing spree will continue"
Under Singapore laws, trafficking more than 1.1 pounds of cannabis may result in the death penalty.
U.N. says Iran on pace for "frighteningly" high number of executions
Most of those sentenced to death in Iran are convicted of drug-related offenses, which the U.N. calls "incompatible with international human rights norms."
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution, lawyers say
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
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Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledged allegiance to ISIS, FBI says
Lawyers seek to stop execution today in Texas, citing Christa Pike's failed injection
