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China causes outrage by broadcasting the moments before an execution on live television. MORE
North Korea shoots official for drinking during late leader's mourning period, Montana Supreme Court confirms block on MMJ, and the Rolling Stones talk bad backs and booze. MORE
By Luke Walker
US prisons have bought sodium thiopental illicitly through brokers in India, skirting an EU export ban. MORE
By Luke Walker
Drug Executions Surge in Iran, Venezuela Hands Suspected Colombian Drug Lord to US, and Man Arrested for DUI in McDonald's Drive-Thru. MORE
By Jed Bickman
Danish demands that the unapproved sedative Nembutal not be used to inflict the death penalty can't save Manuel Valle. MORE
By Will Godfrey
Lawyer argues that an alcoholic who committed murder in a blackout, at the age of 18, should be shown mercy in Ohio. MORE
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