Texas death row inmate to be executed Wednesday
Steven Nelson, convicted in the killing of an Arlington priest in 2011, is set to be executed on Wednesday.
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Steven Nelson, convicted in the killing of an Arlington priest in 2011, is set to be executed on Wednesday.
Kevin Underwood, who killed 10-year-old Jamie Rose Rolin in 2006, died by lethal injection in Oklahoma. It was the 25th and final U.S. execution this year.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker became the third person executed by nitrogen gas in both the U.S. and Alabama.
"It's very similar. In fact, an identical witness was involved in both cases," said State Representative Joe Moody.
In the texts, Leach reportedly asked the judge to reconsider Roberson's case, whose execution has now been postponed.
The stay came mere hours before Robert Roberson was poised to become the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction linked to shaken baby syndrome.
A man whose execution was halted will testify Monday about Texas' "junk science" law, which many say should have already saved him.
Just four days ago, Roberson was minutes away from being executed while a flurry of legal motions and appeals ended with the Texas Supreme Court issuing a stay. On Monday, he's set to testify to a state committee.
The Texas Supreme Court halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson late Thursday night, hours before he was poised to become the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction linked to shaken baby syndrome.
Robertson's lawyers have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution.
A man is set to be executed in Texas Thursday night. Here's a timeline of procedures that lead up to an execution.
Robert Roberson is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday for the 2002 killing of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis.
Robert Roberson is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday for the 2002 killing of his 2-year-old daughter.
There is still no sign that state leaders or the courts will halt Thursday's execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson despite a growing chorus of voices demanding that they intervene and stop it.
Roberson could become the first person executed in the U.S. for a murder conviction tied to shaken baby syndrome.
Texas rarely grants clemency for death row inmates, but that's not stopping a group of bipartisan lawmakers from showing their support for a man scheduled to be executed in October.
"White presents no reason to delay his execution date any longer. The Edwards family — and the victims of White's other murders … deserve justice for his decades-old crimes," the attorney general's office said.
Travis Mullis was put to death Tuesday evening for killing his 3-month-old son more than 16 years ago.
Oklahoma has executed a man for his role in the 1992 shooting death of a convenience store owner during a robbery.
Edmond, Oklahoma, has agreed to pay more than $7 million to a former death row inmate who was exonerated after nearly 50 years in prison, making him the longest-serving inmate to be declared innocent of a crime.
The 54-year-old man appeared nervous as he lay strapped to the death chamber gurney and a spiritual adviser prayed briefly over him.
The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for Ruben Gutierrez on Tuesday, 20 minutes before he was scheduled to face a lethal injection.
Oklahoma executed Richard Rojem, who was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 7-year-old girl — his former stepdaughter — in 1984.
Ramiro Gonzalez admitted that he kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot Bridget Townsend in 2001.
The city said current data shows its expenses will exceed the budget by $16.4 million.
A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.
Thomas Fry, 53, of Royse City, was sentenced to 28 months after being found guilty of possession and sale of a stolen firearm.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
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The city said current data shows its expenses will exceed the budget by $16.4 million.
A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.
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Thomas Fry, 53, of Royse City, was sentenced to 28 months after being found guilty of possession and sale of a stolen firearm.
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Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The city said current data shows its expenses will exceed the budget by $16.4 million.
A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolás Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, sources told CBS News.
A federal judge has ordered federal immigration officials to release the family of the Boulder firebombing suspect from a Texas immigration detention center, and barred the government from deporting them.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bill Jones: The Cowboys will knock it out of the park if they can land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and then trade down for extra picks.
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
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Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit homer in the majors this season, a three-run shot off the top of the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning that powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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