Exclusive: Iranian footballer is among dozens facing execution while the West is distracted by Christmas, supporters fear | CNN

CNN  —  Shahid Alikhani square is a nondescript part of the historic Iranian city of Isfahan.…

Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti arrested after criticizing execution of protester | CNN

CNN  —  One of Iran’s best-known actresses has been arrested days after she criticized the execution…

Transgender death row inmate set to be executed in January files clemency application with Missouri governor | CNN

CNN  —  A transgender woman who is scheduled to be executed in Missouri next month for…

Number of executions continued to fall this year but many were botched, report says

Public support and use of the death penalty in 2022 continued their more than two-decade decline…

Oregon governor commutes all 17 of the state’s death sentences

Salem, Oregon —  Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she is commuting the sentences of…

Buffalo grocery store mass shooter willing to plead guilty to federal charges if death penalty off the table, attorneys say | CNN

CNN  —  The gunman who killed 10 people and wounded three in a racist attack at…

A court denied a stay for a death row inmate whose teen daughter won’t be allowed to witness his execution, set for today | CNN

CNN  —  The Missouri Supreme Court has denied a death row inmate’s request for a stay…

Two Iranian actresses arrested as authorities ramp up crackdown on anti-regime protesters | CNN

CNN  —  Two well-known Iranian actresses have been arrested by security forces after they showed support…

Execution of Alabama death row prisoner is called off, state official says, citing time constraints from late-night court battle | CNN

CNN  —  Alabama death row prisoner Kenneth Smith’s execution was called off Thursday night, a state…

Taliban orders implementation of their interpretation of Sharia law in Afghanistan | CNN

CNN  —  The Taliban has ordered judges in Afghanistan to fully impose their interpretation of Sharia…