While manufacturers of FDA-approved injectable pentobarbital are warning states not to use the sedative in executions, some ...

James Edward Smith asked for a lump of dirt, but his request was denied. He settled for a cup of yogurt instead.

It’s political posturing. It’s pointless charade. It’s a cynical game being played with a serious issue: executions. That’s the take of the Today in Ohio podcast on big publicity efforts of lawmakers ...

The mixed feelings generated by Louisiana’s resurrection of capital punishment stemmed largely from association. Prisoners with no connection to the 56 condemned men went about their business. But ...