Tennessee resumes executions after a three-year pause

By Catherine Sweeney

Published May 21, 2025 at 4:26 AM EDT

After a three-year pause because of problems with execution drugs, Tennessee is resuming the practice saying it now has a safe way to administer a lethal injection.

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