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Alabama inmate executed by nitrogen gas for the first time in U.S.; Ohio woman arrested after miscarriage speaks out.
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Alabama inmate executed by nitrogen gas for the first time in U.S.; Ohio woman arrested after miscarriage speaks out.
Kenneth Eugene Smith, a death row inmate in Alabama, is expected to become the first person in the U.S. executed with nitrogen gas. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Kenneth Eugene Smith is scheduled to be the first person in the United States to be put to death with nitrogen gas after the Supreme Court refused to stop the procedure. Experts have repeatedly warned that nitrogen toxicity may cause the condemned person to suffer unnecessarily. Kim Bellware, a reporter with The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
A death row inmate in Alabama was executed on Thursday, Jan. 25, using nitrogen gas. It marked the first U.S. execution carried out this way.
Politicians pushed for the nitrogen gas execution method with limited scientific research behind it. Critics say it could amount to torture.
The inmate, Kenneth Eugene Smith, already survived a botched execution attempt by lethal injection in 2022.
The judge's order clears the way for what would be the nation's first execution using nitrogen gas — a method the inmate's lawyers criticize as cruel and experimental.
Experts have denounced Alabama's planned execution of a death row inmate by nitrogen hypoxia — an untested suffocation method that they say could cause "grave suffering."
Alabama is preparing to employ a new method of execution using nitrogen gas following botched attempts at lethal injections last year.
Prosecutors say Kierre Williams appears to have no connection to Rev. Stephen Gutgsell or the town where the fatal stabbing occurred.
Phillip Dean Hancock is the fourth Oklahoma inmate to be executed this year and the 11th since Oklahoma resumed executions in October 2021 following a nearly six-year hiatus
Casey McWhorter spent nearly 30 years on Alabama's death row, making him among the longest-serving inmates of the state's 165 death row inmates.
A Texas man who claimed his death sentence was based on false expert testimony has been executed for killing a man during a robbery in the 1990s.
Alabama, Oklahoma and Mississippi have OK'd nitrogen hypoxia as an execution method but no state has tried to use it. More litigation over the issue is seen as likely.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby called the "barbaric" tactics "a symptom of how poorly Russia's military leaders know they're doing."
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley is responding to comments by former President Donald Trump suggesting that Milley deserves to be executed for communications the general had with China.
Anthony Sanchez, 44, was convicted in 2006 of raping and murdering University of Oklahoma dance student Juli Busken.
"A citizen is going to have his head cut off over tweets on an anonymous account with less than 10 followers," one rights group said.
James Barber was executed for the beating death of Dorothy Epps, 75, in Alabama's first lethal injection since difficulties inserting IVs led to a halt.
Mahsa Amini died after being arrested for an alleged breach of the Islamic republic's strict dress rules for women.
Kenneth Smith was scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection for the 1988 murder-for-hire slaying of a preacher's wife.
Most of those sentenced to death in Iran are convicted of drug-related offenses, which the U.N. calls "incompatible with international human rights norms."
The Taliban says 175 people have been sentenced to death since it took back control of the country, as public, corporal punishment makes a violent return.
Darryl B. Barwick, 56, was pronounced dead at 6:14 p.m. Wednesday following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison.
Singaporean Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted of conspiracy to traffic a little more than two pounds of cannabis.
Friday's speech will mark the first time Kamala Harris has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
A daring Ukrainian military push into Russia's Kursk region has seen Kyiv's forces seize scores of villages in what has become the largest incursion into Russia since World War II.
Jack Russell, the frontman of rock band Great White who survived the 2003 Station Nightclub Fire in Rhode Island, has died.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
The escaped killer of a one-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
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"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins, 20, were identified after being exhumed at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.
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Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Bewildered by rusty-looking stains on your white clothing this summer? The likely culprit is an ingredient found in over 600 sunscreen products.
The Gold Over America Tour will make stops in 30 cities across the U.S. Here is where tickets are the cheapest.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
The campaign says there will be over 2,800 organizing events in the days leading up to the party's Chicago convention next week.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
Sens. Jon Tester of Montana, Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Sherrod Brown of Ohio will be absent as Democrats celebrate Kamala Harris' nomination.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on October 15, 1913. Just 70 sailors survived.
Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon.
The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said.
Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means.
Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page and actress Hillary Baack star in the heartfelt film "Close to You," exploring themes of love, identity and the challenges of returning home.
Taylor Swift kicked off the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour on Thursday, her first performance since canceling three shows in Vienna due to an alleged terror plot from ISIS. While Swift did not address the plot or cancellations, heightened security measures were in place.
Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged.
Taylor Swift fans attending her Thursday concert in London's Wembley Stadium were subjected to extra security measures in response to the cancellation last week of her three Vienna concerts after Austrian investigators foiled an alleged terror plot there. Imtiaz Tyab has details.
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Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday.
The escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
The two troopers pepper-sprayed, beat, stunned and used a police dog on the wrong man, authorities said.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the 2023 death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. The defendants, which includes two doctors and Perry's personal assistant, were federally charged with distributing the ketamine that contributed to Perry's death. According to prosecutors, Perry's personal assistant admitted to giving him multiple ketamine injections on the day of his death. Adam Yamaguchi has the latest.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
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The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Vice President Kamala Harris will lay out the details of her economic plan and proposed policies if she is elected president in November. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes previews the campaign event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The first-ever Fanatics Fest has just kicked off in New York City featuring legends from all major sports and some top stars in entertainment. CBS News New York reporter John Dias has more on the event, including a special race kids got to run against Rob Gronkowski.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has touted the success of a pilot program pairing MTA police officers with mental health professionals in an effort to make the subway systems safer. The subway co-response outreach teams, also known as the SCOUT Program, focuses on getting New Yorkers with severe mental illness connected to services and supportive housing. Since the program launched last fall, the SCOUT team has moved nearly 100 individuals out of the subway system and into care. CBS News New York reporter Elijah Westbrook has more.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed his former chief of staff, George Helmy, to fill the Senate seat that will be vacated by Bob Menendez. Menendez is resigning next week after being convicted of bribery charges.
In the wake of last month's assassination attempt, the Secret Service has approved a new plan to allow bulletproof glass to shield former President Donald Trump during his outdoor rallies. The shields are already used for sitting and vice presidents, but until now hadn't been deployed for candidates. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.