Court ruling keeps lethal injection method despite protests
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, declined to bar midazolam use in lethal injections, allowing Oklahoma to proceed with executions. Justices Breyer and Ginsburg dissented, urging abolition or reform, while the court also allowed independent redistricting commissions to override state legislatures in multiple states.
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Texas abortion restrictions blocked by Supreme Court stay
The Supreme Court blocked Texas from enforcing a restrictive abortion law, delaying requirements that doctors have admitting privileges and clinics meet surgical center standards. The order preserves clinic operations while the court considers the appeal, with possible future review.
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Iran talks may extend past self-imposed deadline in Vienna
Negotiators from the United States, Iran, and European Union head to Vienna to push beyond Tuesday’s deadline. Kerry and Lavrov to meet amid notes of wiggle room while Zarif travels home for consultations. Major gaps remain on inspections, sanctions lifting, and research limits as talks proceed from the April framework.
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New York Prison Escape Recaptured Killer Plan to Flee to Mexico
Gov. Andrew Cuomo disclosed that David Sweat and Richard Matt planned to flee to Mexico after escaping from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. Sweat was shot near Constable and hospitalized, Matt was killed by border agents, and Joyce Mitchell faced charges for aiding the pair.
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