How Texas Executed an Innocent

by Ben Jacobs May 16, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

Ben Jacobs on the 10 most gripping bits from ‘Los Tocayos Carlos,’ a new book on Texas’s wrongful... MORE

The Other “Death” Penalty

by David R. Dow Apr 27, 2012 12:00 AM EDT

Death-penalty opponents would rejoice if California abolishes capital punishment, writes David Dow,... MORE

CA to Vote on Death Penalty

Apr 24, 2012 5:57 AM EDT

Would be commuted to life in prison if abolished. MORE

Judge Tosses Racist Death Sentence

Apr 20, 2012 3:31 PM EDT

Says discrimination played a role in conviction. MORE

China Overturns Tycoon’s Death Sentence

Apr 20, 2012 12:52 PM EDT

Wu Ying convicted of “fundraising fraud”. MORE

Death Penalty Abolished! Sort Of

by David R. Dow Apr 7, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

CT ends death penalty, but will still execute 11 men.... MORE

CT to Abolish Death Penalty

Apr 5, 2012 10:36 AM EDT

After Senate passes repeal bill. MORE

Gingrich Pushed Execution for Drug Smugglers

Jan 24, 2012 10:23 AM EST

Sponsored the most extreme punishment for a nonviolent crime. MORE

Oregon Governor Halts Death Penalty

Nov 23, 2011 6:26 AM EST

After inmate volunteers for execution. MORE

Herzog Goes to Death Row

by Ben Crair Nov 20, 2011 12:00 AM EST

The acclaimed filmmaker takes an unsparing look at the death penalty in his new film, 'Into the... MORE

In Cold Blood

Sep 25, 2011 4:45 PM EDT

The Death Penalty debate, replayed on Newsweek covers MORE

Texas Ends Last Supper Requests

Sep 22, 2011 6:24 PM EDT

For prisoners about to be executed. MORE