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Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad

By Alana WiseMay 18, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views

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Of the 11 U.S. states that executed prisoners in 2025, Florida led the way with 19 executions.

The number of people killed in state-sanctioned executions worldwide rose to a 44-year high in 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty International.

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