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US set to execute first openly transgender woman
Amber McLaughlin is scheduled to die by lethal injection in the state of Missouri unless she receives a pardon.
Tue Jan 03 2023
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US woman executed in Georgia, despite papal appeal: official
The US state of Georgia executed its first woman in 70 years early Wednesday, despite an appeal for clemency by Pope Francis.
Wed Sep 30 2015
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Execution-free world getting closer: Amnesty
The use of the death penalty is broadly diminishing around the world although a handful of countries that had not used capital punishment for several years resumed executions in 2012.
Wed Apr 10 2013