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Oklahoma board denies clemency for man on death row, clears path for March execution

An Oklahoma board has rejected clemency for a man sentenced to die for fatally shooting a woman during a 2005 home-invasion robbery

The Independent UK

Oklahoma Governor Brags State Ranks Fourth in 'Educational Freedom' — 'But 49th Overall,' Internet Notes

Gov. Kevin Stitt celebrated his state's ranking as 4th in "Education Freedom," but critics were quick to point out that Oklahoma ranks 49th overall in education

Latin Times

Killer’s last chance for mercy delayed ahead of his execution for cannibalistic fantasy murder of a 10-year-old girl

A federal appeals court has delayed a hearing in which an Oklahoma death row inmate is expected to make a final plea for mercy before his scheduled execution

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Oklahoma braces for more severe weather after tornadoes leave thousands without power

At least 11 people were hospitalized after Oklahoma storms last weekend

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Oklahoma: more tornado warnings issued a day after 11 injured in twisters

Residents warned of ‘potentially life-threatening conditions’ including tornadoes and severe thunderstorms

The Guardian - US

Most Republican states have made voting harder since 2020. Our research shows how successful they’ve been

In late September, the governor of the state of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, boasted that election officials had removed 453,000 people from the state’s voter rolls since 2021. In a state with only 2.3 million registered voters, it appears that roughly one in six registered voters had been purged.

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A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It's rarely granted

Texas rarely grants clemency for death row inmates, but that's not stopping a group of bipartisan lawmakers from showing their support for a man scheduled to be executed in October

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Six days of horror: America’s thirst for executions returns with a vengeance

Five executions, five states: a glut of judicial killing not seen in 20 years took place last week – and there was nothing random about it

The Guardian - US

Oklahoma executes man despite parole board recommending life be spared

US execution comes days after that of Marcellus Williams in Missouri, where victim’s family also asked for clemency.

Al Jazeera

A parole board recommended clemency for Emmanuel Littlejohn. Oklahoma executed him anyway

Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, was executed by lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester

The Independent UK

Oklahoma Plans To Execute Man Despite Parole Board's Plea To Spare His Life

Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board voted in favor of sparing Emmanuel Littlejohn's life Wednesday 3-2 in August.

International Business Times

Oklahoma Plans to Execute Man Despite Parole Board's Plea to Spare His Life

Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board voted in favor of sparing Emmanuel Littlejohn's life Wednesday 3-2 in August.

Latin Times

Oklahoma Governor Weighs Clemency For Death Row Inmate

Oklahoma prepares for Emmanuel Littlejohn's execution as Governor Stitt deliberates clemency amidst national death penalty debate.

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Oklahoma man executed by lethal injection despite conflicting evidence

Emmanuel Littlejohn will be executed for role in 1992 shooting, which would be state’s third execution this year

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Oklahoma prepares for an execution after parole board recommended sparing man's life

Oklahoma is preparing to execute a man for his role in the 1992 shooting death of an Oklahoma City convenience store owner during a robbery

International Business Times

US Set To Have Busiest Week On Death Row In 20 Years

One inmate in South Carolina has already been executed and four others in as many states are set to quickly follow.

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Statewide Ballot Measures Surge In 2024, Voters To Decide On Record Number‌ ‌

From abortion rights to minimum wage hikes, key trends in state ballot measures as voters face crucial decisions.‌ ‌

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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Moves Minimum Wage Initiative To Primary Ballot‌ ‌

State Question 832, proposing wage increases, set for June 16, 2026 election; challenges and changes in initiative detailed.‌

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Oklahoma governor delays vote on minimum wage hike until 2026

Oklahomans will have a chance to vote on whether to steadily increase the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour, but not until 2026

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Oklahoma Pardon Board Recommends Commutation For Death Row Inmate

Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommends clemency for Emmanuel Littlejohn, convicted in a 1992 robbery-murder case. Sister vows to fight for his innocence.

The Independent UK

Oklahoma parole board recommends governor spare the life of man on death row

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has narrowly recommended to the governor that he spare the life of a man on death row

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Appeals For U.S. Military Aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges U.S. governors for military aid against Russian invasion, garnering bipartisan support.

Latin Times

Judge prevents Oklahoma from implementing law that could jail undocumented immigrants

A U.S. district judge issued a preliminary injunction at the request of the Department of Justice

The Independent UK

Oklahoma Supreme Court shuts down ‘unconstitutional’ taxpayer-funded Catholic school

Republican governor intends to appeal to Supreme Court as GOP officials test church-and-state firewalls

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Americans Detained In Turks And Caicos For Ammunition Incident

Governor Stitt seeks intervention for detained Americans in Turks and Caicos over ammunition possession.

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