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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Jodi Arias trial now turns to whether she should live or die for killing her lover in 2008

Monday, April 29, 2013  Texas lawmakers will hear testimony on a bill to repeal the death penalty.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  The deadline for filing income tax returns is Monday and tax preparers have been working to get those that haven't filed yet to do so.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Inelgible students participated in all NCAA sports

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  The outcome was welcomed by some victims, including Giffords herself, as a way to avoid a lengthy, possibly traumatic trial and years of legal wrangling over a death sentence.

Monday, March 26, 2012  The man convicted of killing three people in Amarillo in 1998 has been denied a review by the United States Supreme Court.

Friday, January 20, 2012  When it comes to executions over the last thirty years in Texas, Harris County with one hundred sixteen has the most.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Florida lawmaker wants to end lethal injection and bring back the electric chair or firing squads

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Ga. executes Davis, who drew legions of supporters but found no court to throw out conviction.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Counting down, US inmate nears execution in policeman's killing despite pleas in Europe.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Relatives: Woman accused of killing her newborn twins is released from Tennessee jail on bond.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  Fort Hood shooting suspect to face death penalty; some victims celebrate ruling, others solemn

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  The jury reached a verdict Tuesday in the murder trial of Casey Anthony, who is accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  Scheduled Execution of Convicted Killer Stopped

Monday, June 06, 2011  Amarillo Police found nearly $5,000 in case, six baggies of cocaine and two baggies of methamphetamines in an Amarillo home Friday afternoon.