Arizona's botched executions have sparked a national debate over the use of lethal injections, with questions raised about ...

CHICAGO — Executions by lethal injection involve a common medical procedure and government-approved medications — used for non-medical purposes. That’s one reason why the American Medical Association ...

Autopsy reveals difficulty with IV insertions during executions in Arizona, raising concerns about medical practices for ...

Nearly eight months after the first failed execution in Idaho history, the state prison system has in place changes to its lethal injection procedures in efforts to maintain capital punishment and ...

This undated photo shows James Barber. (Alabama Department of Corrections via AP) WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court declined to block the execution of James Edward Barber in an early morning order ...

ELYRIA, April 8 (AP) An anesthesiologist testified on Monday that Ohio s lethal injection procedure is not appropriate for dogs or cats, let alone humans. Dr Mark Heaths testimony on behalf of two ...

IDAHO -- The Idaho Department of Corrections made changes to its execution chamber and procedures following the failed execution of convicted killer Thomas Eugene Creech. Creech was supposed to be ...