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An old, wooden guillotine shows sharp blade.
Justice
Why the guillotine may be less cruel than execution by slow poisoning
“To Me, This Is The Right Thing To Do”: California Governor Halts State’s Executions
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Asa Hutchinson
Justice
A federal judge halts six executions in Arkansas, citing ‘cruel and unusual punishment’
An inmate stands against a fence at the Adjustment Center yard during a media tour of California's death row at San Quentin State Prison, California, December 2015.
Justice
2015 saw the highest number of recorded death-row executions. Which country tops the list?
A man purported to be Jordanian Air Force Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh walks slowly toward his death in a video released by ISIS.
Conflict
Jordan promises ‘earth-shaking’ vengeance against ISIS