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Texas carries out nation’s first execution since Tennessee’s botched attempt

Jamaal Howard's lawyers had sought a last-minute stay citing the inmate’s mental fitness, but their bid was denied by a state and federal court.

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The Texas Tribune· Oct 7, 10:00 AMTexas carries out nation’s first execution since Tennessee’s botched attempt
BBC News· Oct 8, 3:02 AMTexas carries out first US execution since Christa Pike's botched lethal injections

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