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Texas State

Brownsville, TX

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday granted a temporary halt to a convicted murderer's execution, shortly before the man was set to be given a lethal injection in Texas. After his final appeal was rejected in lower courts, Gutierrez appealed to the US Supreme Court, which granted a temporary halt Tuesday while it considers whether to take up the case.

US Supreme Court halts Texas execution at last minute

The Mirror US

The Utah Supreme Court has rejected death row killer Taberon Honi's request for extraordinary relief, ruling there are no issues with his death warrant, which was signed last month

Death row inmate Taberon Honie who murdered ex's mom has plea for execution to be halted rejected

Lawyers for death row inmate Taberon Dave Honie, who has been behind bars for 20 years for the sexual assault and murder of his ex-girlfriend's mother, filed a petition to commute his execution

Utah death row inmate who killed ex's mom sues over 'drug cocktail' to be used in his execution

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Nevada State

A cloud of mystery hangs over the deaths of a Nevada couple who were found dead in their hotel room in the Mexican resort town of Cabo San Lucas. Nick and Lindsay Jordan, from the Reno suburb of Sparks, traveled to Mexico for Lindsay’s 46th birthday with friends. After not meeting up with the group one morning, their friends went up to their room to check on them — but police and hotel staff steered them away.

Mystery of Nevada couple found dead in hotel room in Mexico as family cast doubts on cause of death

The government has announced emergency measures to deal with prison overcrowding in England and Wales. These include early release for some prisoners when they have served 40% of their sentence. The first people are likely to be released under the scheme in September. Which prisoners will be released?. Prisoners who...

Which prisoners will be released from jail early?

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Hillsborough County, FL

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Uncovering Florida

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) shared a message this morning on their social media pages, seeking the public's assistance in locating Cristo Alfonso Montes, a suspect with active warrants.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Locating Fraud Suspect

Ely, NV

CBS Sacramento

Three inmates have died and nine others were transported for medical treatment as a result of an "altercation" on Tuesday at a maximum-security prison in a rural mining city in eastern Nevada, the state's Department of Corrections said.No officers were injured and the department gave no additional details about how the deaths and injuries occurred in Ely, Nevada. The department did not release the names of any of the inmates that died or the conditions of those injured.CBS affiliate KLAS-TV has learned the altercation appeared to stem from a feud between two rival gangs and there are concerns about possible...

3 inmates killed, 9 injured in "altercation" at maximum-security prison

Alabama State

Knewz

Alabama death row inmate Keith Edmund Gavin, who was handed the death sentence in 1998, opted for a simple snack of ice cream and a Mountain Dew as his last meal. Knewz.com has learned that the crime for which Gavin was executed on Thursday, July 18, was the murder of William Clayton Jr. a father […]

Death Row Killer’s Last Meal: Alabama Man Snacked On Ice Cream and Mountain Dew Before Execution For Killing Father of 7

A Piece of Travel

The death penalty is a controversial issue in the United States. Polls suggest that most Americans support it, but a majority also worry about the way states carry it out. From concerns about the conditions death row inmates face to fears of wrongful executions, many Americans harbor worries about the death penalty. Research by the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) suggests these worries are legitimate.

15 Facts About Death Row

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Oklahoma State

A death row inmate has said he is struggling to sleep now that his execution date has been set. Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, says it is “all you think about” as the execution date has been set. "When they're talking about killing you, it's kind of hard to sleep,” he told The Oklahoman.

Death row inmate reveals he's 'not sleeping' and protests innocence as execution date set

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Bellingham Metro News

UNITED STATES — McDonald's has introduced a new burger, the "Big Arch," poised to become its first major global addition since Chicken McNuggets joined the core menu in 1983 and the recent addition of Chicken McCrispy.

McDonald's Unveils "Big Arch" Burger for U.S. and Global Markets

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Florida State

In a significant development, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for Loran Cole, a man convicted of a heinous crime committed nearly three decades ago. Cole, 57, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on August 28 at Florida State Prison. 1994 National Forest crime. The...

Florida man to be executed by lethal injection for 1994 kidnapping and murder case

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Taberon Honie loses last scheduled effort at delaying execution

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Taberon Honie, a Utah death row inmate whose execution is just over a week away, appears to remain on track to...

Taberon Honie loses last scheduled effort at delaying execution

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