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Oklahoma asks to delay executions after getting wrong drug
Associated Press | October 1, 2015 4:24 pmAfter a botched execution last year led to new procedures and a case in which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Oklahoma's drug combination, the state… -
Kids say polygamous sect made them harvest pecans for years
Associated Press | October 1, 2015 4:13 pmChildren say they harvested pecans for years for a bishop in the polygamous sect led by Warren Jeffs. -
Q&A: Things to know about Oklahoma’s drug mix-up, protocols
Associated Press | October 1, 2015 3:52 pmOklahoma's protocols called for potassium chloride to be used in the scheduled execution of death row inmate Richard Glossip, but the state received potassium acetate… -
Investigator says Illinois officer was shot with own weapon
Associated Press | October 1, 2015 3:36 pmThe Illinois police officer whose fatal shooting last month set off a massive manhunt was shot twice with his own weapon, and there were signs… -
Here’s why Americans are getting new credit and debit cards
Associated Press | October 1, 2015 3:20 pmThe battle against credit card fraud is inching forward. -
Apple names ex-Boeing CFO to board, diversifying its ranks
Associated Press | October 1, 2015 3:20 pmApple has filled a void on its board of directors with James Bell, the former chief financial officer for aircraft maker Boeing Co. -
Arkansas death row inmates ask for preliminary injunction
Associated Press | October 1, 2015 3:16 pmAn attorney for eight Arkansas inmates scheduled to be put to death beginning later this month is asking a judge to rule in their favor… -
Death penalty sought against man accused of killing trooper
Associated Press | October 1, 2015 2:56 pmA 54-year-old man accused of killing a Louisiana state trooper and his roommate in August has pleaded not guilty. -
Police officer found guilty of shooting his friend to death
Associated Press | October 1, 2015 2:52 pmA policeman charged with shooting his friend to death while they watched an action movie at his house was found guilty of murder on Thursday. -
Police say 14-year-old confesses to stabbing pregnant mother
Associated Press | October 1, 2015 2:48 pmA 14-year-old boy has confessed to strangling and stabbing his pregnant mother more than 20 times in an attack at the home they shared south…