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'Don’t kill me for the heck of it': US inmate's plea to Governor before execution
Two killings bring the total number of executions this year in the United States to 18.
Four killed, dozens injured in Alabama mass shooting
This year, there have been at least 403 mass shootings in the US
'Terrified': Alabama first-of-its-kind execution takes 22 minutes, shocking observers
Kenneth Eugene Smith was pronounced dead in what some called a cruel execution method.
'House of horrors': US set to carry out first execution by nitrogen
NY Times: Death row prisoner Kenneth Smith survived a botched execution attempt in 2022.
Federal judge says Alabama can conduct nation's first 'experimental' execution
The new method of execution has been criticised as being cruel and experimental.
'Abuser': Alabama inmate's final words to prison warden before execution
Brother of the victim said the lethal injection was a 'peaceful death to a murderous dog'.
'One dumb decision': Alabama death row inmate's plea ahead of execution
Casey McWhorter is scheduled to receive a lethal injection at a south Alabama prison.
'Manic episode': New homeowners' grisly discovery in backyard freezer
Victim suffered various health issues, including spina bifida.
Watch: US school band director tasered after refusing to stop music
His attorney said it was an 'alarming abuse of power' and should've been 'de-escalated.'
High school band director shocked with stun gun for refusing to end performance
He was charged with disorderly conduct, harassment and resisting arrest.
'Terrible idea': Alabama seeks to execute a prisoner by pure nitrogen
The state is seeking to become the first to use the execution method.
'Strange turn of events': Bizarre twist in 'kidnapped' baby case
‘Stolen’ SUV with baby inside may have rolled into thick brush.
Supreme Court rejects case of woman on Alabama death
Heather Leavell-Keaton helped her boyfriend kill his two young children.
Teen birthday shooting in Alabama kills four
At least four dead and many injured in a mass shooting at 16th birthday party.
Sad invention shows the US has lost the plot
In the absence of meaningful gun reforms, US schools take matters into their own hands.
$100k raised for family of airport worker 'sucked into' jet engine
The airport worker was fatally injured, 'ingested into the engine' of a parked plane.
Airport worker killed after being sucked into jet engine
A baggage handler has died in tragic circumstances at a US airport.
Explainer: How individual states in US will treat abortion law ruling
The end of Roe v Wade may lead to abortion bans in half the states.
Three people shot at Alabama church by lone suspect
People are coming together to pray to hope for healing, after shooting kills two.
Arrest warrant for missing Alabama prison guard
Authorities say officer Vicky White participated in dangerous prisoner's escape.
US prison official missing after escorting inmate facing murder charges
Sheriff's department is "aggressively investigating" the disappearance.
Run, Forrest run: Meet the man who ran across America five times
One man, one promise and 25,300km of American road.
US health chiefs to order vaccinated to wear masks
New rules for parts of the US where the coronavirus is surging.
Eight kids in youth van among dead in horror 15-car crash
Crash happened after vehicles likely hydroplaned on wet roads in Alabama.
Amazon unionisation effort fails
The online retail giant has been handed a decisive victory.
Seven tornadoes hit Alabama, killing at least five
Multiple twisters sprang from a "super cell" of storms that later moved into Georgia.
'We're biting back': Amazon workers in Alabama mull unionisation
It is seen as a David-and-Goliath fight in a state with a history of undervaluing labour.