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LIFE / NEWS Sat Dec 30, 2006 @ 2:49pm neoform

New York Times -- In the hours before the hanging of Saddam Hussein television news executives were thrown into hurried consultations yesterday over how to handle any images of his execution that might be released... Read More

LIFE / OPINION Tue Sep 4, 2007 @ 9:37am neoform

Economist -- JOSEPH NICHOLS did not fight the guards at his execution, but he did not co-operate, either. He had to be lifted onto the trolley on which he was to die, and then strapped down. A needle was thrust into his arm. Asked if he had any last words, he said, â€.. Read More

LIFE / OPINION Wed Jun 6, 2007 @ 9:00am neoform

CNN -- At Christopher Newton's execution by lethal injection last month, it took 90 minutes and at least 10 stabs of the needle for the execution team to find a vein. The procedure was so drawn out the staff paused to allow Newton a bathroom break. The Americ.. Read More