U.N. calls on Taliban regime to halt executions in Afghanistan
The Taliban says 175 people have been sentenced to death since it took back control of the country, as public, corporal punishment makes a violent return.
Death Penalty
Supreme Court blocks Richard Glossip's execution in Oklahoma
Glossip had been scheduled to be put to death on May 18, but Oklahoma's attorney general said there was "reasonable doubt."
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial underway
A second day of jury selection is underway in the federal hate crime case against the man charged in the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. Robert Bowers is accused of killing 11 and wounding two others at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson discusses the case.
Oklahoma AG urging clemency for man who was nearly executed 3 times
Richard Glossip was almost executed three times, including once when he was just a few feet from the state's death chamber.
Ohio governor postpones 3 executions amid struggle to find lethal drugs
More than 60 global healthcare companies have taken action to prevent their drugs from being used in lethal injection executions.
"Ninja killer" executed by Florida for couple's 1989 death
Louis Gaskin got his nickname because he wore all-black ninja clothing during crimes he was convicted of, including the attempted murder of another couple who lived nearby.
Judge rejects death penalty challenge for man charged in 4 Nebraska killings
Prosecutors said Jason Jones set fire to the victims' homes in an effort to help conceal his identity.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Louisiana man on death row
A confession from a fellow inmate supported David Brown's contention that he was not involved in the killing of a prison guard.
Malaysia to end all mandatory death sentencing for serious crimes
Executions have already been on hold in the country since 2018, and rights groups say the latest "important step" could reverberate across the wider region.
Florida Senate OKs easier path to imposing death penalty
The vote came in the wake of the uproar after Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz got a life sentence because the jury couldn't agree unanimously on sentencing him to death.
Proposed Uganda law would impose death penalty for some LGBTQ acts
The bill approved by lawmakers would even make family members vulnerable to imprisonment for failing to report loved ones.
Idaho set to allow firing-squad executions in some cases
The measure is headed to the governor's desk after passing the legislature with a veto-proof majority.
Retrial ordered for the world's longest-serving death row inmate
Iwao Hakamada was sentenced for the 1966 killing of four family members. His lawyers say the conviction was based on a forced confession and fabricated evidence.
Texas execution delayed for "blind psychotic" inmate who cut out his eyes
Andre Thomas was sentenced for the 2014 killing of his estranged wife, their 4-year-old son and her 13-month-old daughter.
Secret audio tapes reveal "the only window into a live execution"
State law has forbidden taking pictures and shooting video during the execution process since the early 20th century.
Police general sentenced to death for murder of bodyguard in Indonesia
Sambo's wife was also sentenced to 20 years in prison, much higher than the eight-year term prosecutors were seeking.
Suspect in bike path attack to be sentenced
A man convicted of driving a truck down a New York City bath path on Halloween in 2017, killing eight people, now faces sentencing. Prosecutors have said they will ask for the death penalty. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Pope Francis says homosexuality "is not a crime," but gay sex is "a sin"
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
Prosecutors won't seek death penalty for alleged El Paso Walmart shooter
The alleged gunman is accused of targeting Mexicans during the 2019 massacre that left dozens wounded and killed 23 people.
Supreme Court revives DNA claims of Texas death row inmate
The Supreme Court has revived claims by a Texas inmate who has the unusual support of the state prosecutor's office.
Arizona inmate withdraws execution request
Aaron Gunches cited three recent executions he said were "carried out in a manner that amounts to torture," noting struggles to insert IV lines during the lethal injection process.
Number of executions continued to fall this year; many were botched: report
The report called 2022 the "Year of the Botched Execution" as seven of the 20 execution attempts in the U.S. were visibly problematic or took an inordinate amount of time.
Transgender woman on death row asks Missouri governor for mercy
A judge sentenced Amber McLaughlin to death for the 2003 killing of Beverly Guenther after a jury was unable to decide on the punishment.
Oregon governor commutes all 17 of the state's death sentences
Kate Brown said they'll get life in prison without the possibility of parole instead. A leading Republican state lawmaker said, "Democrats have consistently chosen criminals over victims."
Union "sickened" as Iran soccer player faces possible death sentence
A judiciary official said the 26-year-old stood accused of "rebellion, membership in illegal gangs, collusion to undermine security" and "emnity against God."
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution, lawyers say
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledged allegiance to ISIS, FBI says
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
