Alabama governor spares death row inmate set for nitrogen gas execution

In the Room Where Death Row Prisoners Say Final Goodbyes, He Learned He Would Live

I was supposed to witness Sonny Burton’s execution by nitrogen gas. Instead I saw him celebrate a stunning commutation. The post In the Room Where Death Row Prisoners Say Final Goodbyes, He Learned He Would Live appeared first on The Intercept .

Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man who didn’t kill anyone - The Washington Post

Alabama judge dismisses lawsuit over a 2023 Taser death as bodycam video is unsealed - AP News

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxOMnNQald4OEJDMWFHQlVzQm5PTFhJQS1wN2hoUUpsZVY5QmRjWUtRZXlRZlVIRHV6SzRiNk40d3diTEYtR2I1RGhUX1Y5YkMwZmNvUGRhdGtEdXVPcWQwdFNta0tmUWRfMnUzTk1tSzA4aFpKdDVqbElPRWExQlhKNm1hbEpiejVUUWRvQU1vT1VWRTdJVnVkMnlsdXdlQQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Alabama judge dismisses lawsuit over a 2023 Taser death as bodycam video is unsealed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>

A jail death shocked an Alabama town. The sheriff remains in power. - USA Today

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxOaTlYbVJQa3BUWXdRWGk0bVpGbGs5MG9CamQ5d0x1b19idVJ0QzgwTGdBek5LVVhzcE8zdl9lUGxDVlFmZnBEMUw4OG1mbXJzenZsdXVuc3d3ZEpzcEZETXFjUUVUXzNzdjc4SmUxQWFXb2NHUzJlMWI5Q094YlJZSjNYNzFlQndHUl9mQjdiRjdkRUd3bmdDREpYTDVJNl94aldnVHBkZXJvZktrc1VJb2dKblBtWGIz?oc=5" target="_blank">A jail death shocked an Alabama town. The sheriff remains in power.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">USA Today</font>

News Wrap: Georgia holds special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

In our news wrap Tuesday, Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi is fighting off a primary challenge from newcomer Evan Turnage, there's a crowded field in a Georgia special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Democrats sued the Trump administration over whether it plans to send armed agents to polls and Alabama's governor commuted the death sentence of a 75-year-old inmate.

48% of Americans blame Trump for high gas prices — more than any other factor

<p>Americans are growing increasingly concerned with <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/06/oil-gasoline-prices-trump-hormuz-russia" target="_blank">rising gas prices</a>, and about half are blaming President Trump, per flash polling conducted Wednesday night by Morning Consult and shared with Axios.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The spike in oil prices caused by the war is fast becoming a political liability for the White House — and threatening economic growth in the U.S.</p><hr><p><strong>By the numbers:</strong> 74% of Americans say gas prices have increased this year, per the survey.</p><ul><li>That's up 30 points from six weeks ago, the last time the polling firm surveyed on this question. </li><li>Morning Consult surveyed 1,002 U.S. adults online, and weighted the data to reflect demographics. There's a margin of error of ±3 percentage points.</li></ul><p><strong>Friction point: </strong>When asked who is most responsible for current gas prices, 48% said the presi...