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  1. There was a surge in executions in 2025. Here’s how the Supreme …

    3 days ago · In 2025, the United States saw a surge in executions after a period of decline. According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 47 people were put to death in 11 states, the highest annual …

  2. Upcoming Executions | Death Penalty Information Center

    * Although Ohio has issued exe­cu­tion war­rants for numer­ous dates through 2029, Governor Mike DeWine has indi­cat­ed that no exe­cu­tions will be per­formed unless the leg­is­la­ture adopts a new …

  3. Alabama sets March execution date for man over a killing at an auto ...

    1 day ago · Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey set a March execution date for a man sentenced to death for a fatal shooting during a 1991 robbery. Gov.

  4. He wasn’t the triggerman, but Alabama sets execution for Charles Lee ...

    2 days ago · Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday afternoon she has set the time for the execution of death row inmate Charles Lee “Sonny” Burton for his conviction in the 1991 murder at a …

  5. List of people scheduled to be executed in the United States

    As of January 29, 2026, a total of 40 people are scheduled to be executed in the United States. [1] All of these executions are scheduled over four calendar years in seven U.S. states. [2] Additionally, there …

  6. Florida Sets up a Third Execution in 2026 as State Leads US Death ...

    Jan 30, 2026 · Florida Sets up a Third Execution in 2026 as State Leads US Death Penalty Surge TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer with his own service …

  7. Florida execution today of Frank Walls for multiple killings, updates

    Dec 18, 2025 · Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Frank Walls on Nov. 18, and his execution by lethal injection is set to take place Thursday, Dec. 18. He will be the 19th Florida inmate …

  8. EXECUTION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of EXECUTION is the act or process of executing : performance. How to use execution in a sentence.

  9. Alabama sets nitrogen gas execution date for man in 1991 ... - CBS News

    1 day ago · Alabama has scheduled a March execution date for a man sentenced to death for a fatal shooting during a 1991 robbery even though he didn't pull the trigger. Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday set …

  10. Texas carries out first US execution of 2026 - The Straits Times

    Jan 29, 2026 · Texas conducts the first US execution of 2026, putting a convicted murderer to death by lethal injection for a 1998 double homicide. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at …