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Alabama fields heavy criticism for nitrogen gas execution

The state of Alabama was criticized by several groups, including the United Nations and the European Union, after it executed a death row inmate Thursday night using the controversial method of nitrogen hypoxia. Kenneth Smith’s spiritual adviser said the nitrogen method amounted to torture, but Alabama officials disagree. Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source

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U.N. stops short of ordering Gaza cease-fire

The United Nations’ International Court of Justice ruled Friday that Israel must do more to prevent genocide in Gaza as Israel continues its fight against Hamas, but stopped short of ordering a cease-fire. Source

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U.S. southern border sees record number of migrant crossings

U.S. Border Patrol processed more than 302,000 migrants at the southern border in December, a monthly record high. However, U.S. officials have seen a notable drop in daily illegal crossings so far in January. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from Eagle Pass, Texas. Source

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Boeing’s 737 Max 9 returns to service for first time since door blowout

An Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to San Diego marked the first Boeing 737 Max 9 to return to service since the aircraft was grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration earlier this month following a door panel blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines flight. More 737 Max 9 jets are expected to take flight in the coming days after they undergo inspection. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source

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Trump ordered to pay $83.3 million in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial

A federal New York jury deliberated for fewer than three hours Friday before ordering former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamatory statements he made about her in 2019. A previous jury last year had already found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of Carroll. Errol Barnett has the latest. Source

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