Botched Oklahoma execution fuels death penalty debate
Oklahoma and national lawmakers respond to the botched lethal injection of Clayton Lockett as opponents call for reforms while supporters in Texas Oklahoma Florida Missouri Alabama Georgia and Ohio defend capital punishment. Governors officials and analysts warn reform efforts face political resistance amid ongoing court challenges and cost concerns.
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Subway rail that snapped caused Queens derailment
The rail that broke under an F train in Queens was made in the U.S. in November and installed in March. The derailment injured 19 and stranded riders, with power cut to the third rail and emergency crews guiding passengers to safety. Local service aimed to resume by Saturday afternoon and full service by Monday rush hour. The incident prompted inspection of other rails in the critical break zones while investigators seek the cause.
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