The wording of the law is clear. One of the charges brought against Donald Trump could carry the ultimate punishment.

A Chinese teacher who put poison in food served to students at her school has been put to death.

Prosecutors have announced their decision about seeking the death penalty in the case of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger.

"It was probably his last effort to put on a public display and I was the only civilian that he was able to lure within arms reach."

An Ohio man faces a potential death sentence after three killings that prosecutors are describing as the ultimate crime.

The Ugandan president has kicked back a heavily scrutinized bill that would impose harsh penalties on gay people.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has been signing death warrants at a rapid pace this year as he prepares his widely expected presidential campaign.

While modern society might view the firing squad as an archaic practice, there is no denying its efficacy.

Thomas Schiro was convicted of a horrible crime and was given the death sentence. Now he walks free, and his whereabouts are unknown.

"Nothing in the Constitution or laws of Arizona or the warrant gives the governor discretion to ignore the warrant."