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The New York Times · 19h

U.S. Firing Squad Executions Are Rare, but Their History Is Long

During the Civil War, both sides used firing squads to kill deserting soldiers. Today, people on death row can choose to die that way in some states.

USA Today · 17h

South Carolina inmate chooses death by firing squad for execution

Death row inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die by firing squad after being convicted for the deaths of his ex-girlfriend's parents.

HuffPost · 23h

South Carolina Set To Carry Out First Firing Squad Execution In 15 Years

Brad Sigmon chose to die by firing squad next month, citing concerns with the electric chair and lethal injection, the two available alternative methods.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Man Chooses Firing Squad for Execution, Would Be US's First in 15 Years

Sigmon is the first inmate in SC to select the state's newly implemented firing squad over lethal injection or electric chair.

Condemned SC killer chooses to be executed by firing squad

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The history of Black people in America must be remembered | Opinion

African-American History – Negro History – Black History - Afro-American History – whatever the preferred title – is about ...

Where is SS United States now? Historic ocean liner last tracked off NC coast in Atlantic Ocean

The SS United States is passing the coast of North Carolina as of Friday afternoon, as the historic ocean liner continues her ...

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How Philly reacted to the SS United States when it arrived in town

That difference in opinion has been present since the day the ship arrived in Philadelphia in July 1996. Here is how The ...

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The History of Slavery in the United States From Beginning to End

With the first 20 Africans brought to Virginia in 1619, the United States initiated a labor system characterized by extreme ...

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United States vs. Canada, everything you need to know about the hottest rivalry on ice

Ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship, let’s take a look at the rivalry between the United States and Canada.

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Gaza plans latest in a long history of peacemaking efforts

Arab states are scrambling to develop a realistic plan for Gaza's future as a counter to U.S. President Donald Trump's vision ...

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