Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed papers for the state's first 2026 execution. See when it will take place, who it is.

A Tennessee Chancery Court judge ruled that members of the press have the right to witness executions from beginning to end, ...

In 2025, the United States saw a surge in executions after a period of decline. According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 47 people were put to death in 11 […] ...

Leroy McGill is scheduled for execution on May 20 for a 2002 attack during which he set a couple on fire. McGill was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder after the attack ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A woman on Tennessee's death row is fighting for her life in court, claiming the state's execution method could cause her to drown in her own blood. Christa Pike is suing the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled four executions in 2026. Citing authorities, News 2’s Memphis sister station WREG reported that Carruthers and an accomplice were ...

The family of detained Iranian protester Erfan Soltani have said his execution was postponed, as US President Donald Trump said he had received assurances that the “killing has stopped.” “We were told ...

Iran had planned to put a 26-year-old protester to death amid the wave of unrest in the country, but apparently stood down for now. By Abdi Latif Dahir Sanam Mahoozi and Ephrat Livni Iran on Wednesday ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Death row inmate William Lewis Reece has been returned to Oklahoma to face execution for the 1997 murder of 19-year-old Tiffany Johnston. In July 1997, Johnston's body was found in a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by a federal immigration agent during an operation Wednesday in ...

Sen. Mike Young said the bill would provide the IDOC with an option if lethal injection drugs are unavailable. Those who oppose the bill argue it's unnecessary, inhumane and could invite lawsuits over ...

If you’ve ever seen a brilliant strategy fade in PowerPoint slides or planning documents, you’re not alone. Most organizations don’t struggle to create ideas; they struggle to align people, decisions ...