The change reflects growing recognition within the Vietnamese legislative system that capital punishment is not a ...

The National Assembly has passed amendments to the Penal Code, eliminating the death penalty for eight criminal offenses and ...

Those executed included Thomas Gudinas, whose mental illness was shaped by his abusive upbringing and neglect, and Richard ...

Catholics in Vietnam have welcomed the lifting of the death penalty for eight crimes in the communist-ruled nation, saying emphasis must be placed on protecting life and aiding the reintegration of ...

Federal officials have charged four people from California with what they call the largest COVID-19 tax credit fraud scheme ...

Richard Jordan, who spent 48 years on Mississippi’s death row, received an execution by lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Parchman.

National Assembly deputies on Friday wrapped up a successful mid-year session marked by historic milestones. This crucial ...

The 15th National Assembly (N.A.) adopted seven important laws spanning science and technology, atomic energy, rail transport ...

The family of Edwina Marter issued two statements Wednesday following the execution of Richard Jordan, who was convicted of ...

It is Friday and we are tracking showers and thunderstorms that get going this afternoon. Expect temperatures to get up ...

A woman was injured in a hit-and-run Friday morning on Thurston Road. Around midnight, according to Rochester police, the 56-year-old victim was on the road inspecting a ...

Sean "Diddy" Combs's lawyer aimed Friday to skewer the credibility of the music mogul's accusers, saying in closing arguments ...