Josh Sanburn

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Speaker: Social Media Empowered Misguided Protests

Following controversy over the school’s graduation speaker, former Princeton University President William Bowen says social media has unfairly amplified the voices of a few

By Josh Sanburn

Newspapers Sue Missouri Over Execution-Drug Secrecy

The Guardian, the Associated Press and three local newspapers have joined forces in the growing controversy over death-penalty transparency. The lawsuit challenges Missouri's refusal — new as of October last year — to disclose the source of execution drugs

By Denver Nicks and Josh Sanburn

Lethal Injection Creator: Nothing Is 'More Humane'

Dr. Jay Chapman developed the first lethal injection protocol four decades ago and it was eventually adopted in nearly every state with the death penalty. In a rare interview, Chapman reflects on his involvement, lethal injection's current problems and more

By Josh Sanburn

Lethal Injection’s Fatal Flaws

The method of execution was supposed to be quick, painless and humane. So why is it suddenly so troubling?

By Josh Sanburn

Car-Centric Salt Lake City Explores Alternatives

In Utah, a booming region works to curb its reliance on the automobile

By Josh Sanburn

No Packing In Georgia's Pews

Some church leaders are advising parishioners not to bring guns to services, after Gov. Nathan Deal signed what critics call the "guns everywhere" law. Critics include Robert Wright, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, who sent an open letter to 56,000 members

By Josh Sanburn

Inside the Botched Execution of Clayton Lockett

Oklahoma death row inmate Clayton Lockett died following a botched lethal injection execution this week. Prison officials say he died of a heart attack, but what actually happened behind the execution chamber’s closed doors is anyone’s guess

By Josh Sanburn

Oklahoma Suspends Executions and Vows Review

Gov. Mary Fallin halted the state's executions on Wednesday until an independent review looks into why a death row inmate convulsed and twitched multiple times during a 43-minute lethal injection this week that witnesses described as "unsettling"

By Josh Sanburn

Ohio Ups Lethal Doses After Controversial Execution

After the January execution of Dennis McGuire who reportedly made snorting and snoring noises during the 25-minute process, the state will increase the strength of the lethal drugs used for future executions

By Josh Sanburn

Kentucky's Plan to Curb College Drinking: Allow It

University of Kentucky officials are drawing up new rules to allow students to drink on campus, as part of an effort to rein in off-campus drinking after a series of student riots. The move is a recognition that the school's dry campus policy isn't working

By Josh Sanburn

Oklahoma Court: Execution Drug Secrecy Law Legal

Oklahoma's highest court ended the state's "constitutional crisis" by ruling that the secrecy law permitting the anonymity of lethal injection drug suppliers is constitutional. The decision paves the way for two convicted murders to be executed next week

By Josh Sanburn

Google Street View Now Includes Time-Lapse Feature

Seven years of Google Street View images are now available all at once

By Josh Sanburn

The Perfect Bacon Bowl Is Totally the Next Snuggie

The Perfect Bacon Bowl has sold 2 million units in its first four months

By Josh Sanburn

Panera’s Founder Plans to Revolutionize Dining

Panera Bread is changing the way customers interact with its cafes thanks to an across-the-board digital transformation involving self-service kiosks and from-the-table mobile ordering—a strategy four years in the making from founder and CEO Ron Shaich

By Josh Sanburn

The KKK Wants to Recruit You

As Frazier Glenn Cross, a former Klan leader, is charged with murder for shootings at two Jewish community centers near Kansas City, the frayed white-supremacy group is trying to attract new members

By Josh Sanburn

Recalled

As GM admits fatal vehicle defects, the automaker follows a familiar script

By Josh Sanburn

What's Life Worth? GM Asks Kenneth Feinberg

General Motors has retained a lawyer known for working on tragedies to help quantify loss for at least 13 deaths linked to faulty ignition switches, which the car giant initially didn't want to pay to have changed

By Josh Sanburn

Happy 125 Eiffel Tower: TIME's Tribute to the Grande Dame of Paris

TIME's tribute to the Eiffel Tower on its 125th birthday

By Josh Sanburn

More Americans Dying as Birth Rates Hit Record Lows

New Census figures highlight the nation's fertility gap

By Josh Sanburn

Oklahoma Judge Says State Can't Keep Execution Drugs Secret

The decision could ripple throughout the dozen other states working to keep execution drugmakers anonymous

By Josh Sanburn
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