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Of the 11 U.S. states that executed prisoners in 2025, Florida led the way with 19 executions.
Curt Anderson
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Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad
Alana Wise
The number of people killed in state-sanctioned executions worldwide rose to a 44-year high in 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty International.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho hosted the the Gunfighter Skies Air Show featuring a variety of military aircraft. During the show, two jets collided and crashed into the ground. All of the crew are in "stable condition," according to the base.
Senior Airman Xavier Wilson
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366th Fighter Wing
Military aircrew in 'stable condition' following midair collision at Idaho air show
Tom Dreisbach
A person worships to Christian music at Rededicate 250, a mostly conservative Christian prayer gathering in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary, on the National Mall on Sunday.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson
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Trump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National Mall
Chandelis Duster
A man sings a spirtual song during a voting rally, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Montgomery, Ala.
Mike Stewart
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AP
Bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight
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Lou Diamond Phillips says getting a city of Austin proclamation and a Dallas Star Award feels ‘full circle’
“In my teenage years, I dreamed of being where I am now. And to be able to come back wearing that and owning that and not being done, it’s an...
Hill County judge expects legal challenges to data center development pause
Supreme Court of Texas refuses removal of Texas House Democratic leader who broke quorum last year
Today on Texas Standard: A Texas county hits pause on the AI data center rush
Texas Children’s Hospital to develop ‘detransition clinic,’ fire physicians as part of settlement
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