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The Death Penalty in America: Is It Time for a Change?
Executions are on hold in America until the US Supreme Court decides whether lethal injection is cruel and unusual punishment. Is it time for the states to review the death penalty process from arrest to conviction? Also, devastating floods in Mexico's state of Tabasco and Venezuela's exceptional program for training children in music.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenExecutions are on hold in America until the US Supreme Court decides whether lethal injection is cruel and unusual punishment. Is it time for the states to review the death penalty process from arrest to conviction? We hear about wrongful convictions, victims' rights, and issues of fairness and safety. Also, devastating floods in Mexico's state of Tabasco, and Venezuela has President Hugo Chavez. It also has one of the world's great programs for training children in music.
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3 storiesTerrible Floods in the Mexican State of Tabasco
President Felipe Calderón calls the flooding in Tabasco "one of the worst natural disasters in the history" of Mexico. Half the Gulf Coast state is under water and 900,000 homes have been flooded. This year, flooding has also devasted the southern states of Chiapas and Veracruz.
Read the story6 minTime for a Change in the Death Penalty?
Because death is the ultimate penalty—the one that cannot be revoked--the administration of capital punishment is always under review. The US Supreme Court has created a de facto moratorium for the next few months in most states by taking up the constitutionality of states' standards of lethal injection.
Read the story36 minVenezuela's Orchestral Treasure Comes to the US
President Hugo Chavez's attacks on America may have tarnished Venezuela's reputation in the US, but one of Venezuela's internationally recognized assets will be on display tonight in Los Angeles. In about a year, Gustavo Dudamel will take over leadership of the LA Philharmonic , turned into a world-class orchestra by Essa-Pekka Solonen, who…
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