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# stay of execution

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Last-minute appeals for mentally ill prisoner due to be executed tomorrow in the US

William Morva was convicted of killing a police officer and a prison guard.

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Jul 5th 2017, 10:51 PM

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Strachan to remain as Scotland boss despite poor start to World Cup qualifiers

The 59-year-old was under big pressure following the recent defeat to England.

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Nov 17th 2016, 7:36 PM

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Execution postponed after the wrong lethal injection drug was sent to prison

Richard Glossip claims he’s innocent.

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Oct 1st 2015, 7:25 AM

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Death row prisoner given reprieve two hours before execution

Warren Hill, who is intellectually disabled,was sentenced to death for killing a fellow prisoner.

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Jul 24th 2012, 12:23 PM