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Alabama Executes Death Row Inmate with New Method of Execution

Alabama Executes Death Row Inmate with New Method of Execution

Alabama executed death row inmate Kenneth Smith using nitrogen gas as a new method of execution. Experts have expressed concerns about the potential pain and torture caused by this method.

Alabama to Attempt First Execution Using Nitrogen Gas

Alabama to Attempt First Execution Using Nitrogen Gas

Alabama plans to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith using nitrogen hypoxia, a new and controversial execution method. Critics argue that the method is cruel and experimental, while the state claims it will be humane. Smith's attorneys have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the execution, citing constitutional concerns.

Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Carry Out First-Ever Execution by Nitrogen Gas

Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Carry Out First-Ever Execution by Nitrogen Gas

The Supreme Court has denied a request to stop Alabama from executing an inmate using the controversial method of nitrogen hypoxia. This marks the first time in the United States that nitrogen gas will be used to carry out an execution. Despite legal pushback and criticism from the United Nations, Kenneth Eugene Smith is scheduled to be put to death with nitrogen gas.

New Hampshire GOP Voters Show Support for Trump in Exit Poll

New Hampshire GOP Voters Show Support for Trump in Exit Poll

Early results from CNN's exit poll of New Hampshire's GOP presidential primary reveal that voters were less conservative and less tied to the Republican Party compared to the electorate in Iowa. However, a majority of the primary voters still expressed support for former President Donald Trump over his remaining rival, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.

Cal State Professors Reach Tentative Deal to End Strike

Cal State Professors Reach Tentative Deal to End Strike

The California State University system and the union representing faculty and lecturers in the system have reached a tentative deal to end the largest strike by university faculty in U.S. history.

Trump Surges in New Hampshire Polls After DeSantis Drops Out of 2024 Race

Trump Surges in New Hampshire Polls After DeSantis Drops Out of 2024 Race

Former President Donald Trump is leading in the New Hampshire primary polls after Ron DeSantis dropped out of the race.

Texas Couple Investigates Daughter's Mysterious Death

Texas Couple Investigates Daughter's Mysterious Death

A Texas couple takes matters into their own hands to investigate their daughter's suspicious death.

Alabama Prepares to Use Untried Execution Method

Alabama Prepares to Use Untried Execution Method

Alabama is set to use an untested method of execution by suffocating the inmate with nitrogen gas, a technique that even veterinarians refuse to use on animals.