Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • NPR

    Federal Government Executes 1st Prisoner In 17 Years After Overnight Court Rulings

    Daniel Lee, 47, was put to death on Tuesday morning in the federal death chamber in the first federal execution since 2003. Other inmates are scheduled for death this week.
    by Carrie Johnson Jul 14, 2020 3 minutes

    Updated at 11:36 a.m. ET

    The Justice Department has put to death Daniel Lee, 47, marking the first federal execution since 2003, after a chaotic overnight series of court rulings.

    Lee had been convicted of killing three people, including a child, as part of a broader racketeering scheme to fund a white supremacist cause. He had waited more than 20 years on federal death row in Terre Haute, Ind.

    Lee, strapped to

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from NPR

    NPR3 min read
    There's Still A Chance To See The Northern Lights From Lower Latitudes
    The solar storm that's pushing sightings of the Northern Lights to lower latitudes is forecast to continue into the coming days, but its impact has likely peaked.
    NPR3 min read
    WNBA Teams Will Travel On Chartered Flights For The Next 2 Seasons, The League Says
    Before, teams could travel on chartered flights during the postseason and for back-to-back games in the regular season. Many players said the change will make recovery easier and make them feel safer.
    NPR2 min read
    Controlled Demolition Planned At Baltimore Bridge Collapse Site
    After weeks of preparation, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled demolition Sunday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland.

    Related Books & Audiobooks