Summary: An Indiana man who admitted he killed three Hammond teens in 2003 and buried their bodies in freshly poured concrete in his basement was sentenced today to three consecutive life sentences.

Summary: Capital punishment in our time has always reminded me of the Vietnam War. “Certain blood for uncertain reasons,” as Tim O’Brien wrote of his war. The only measure of success was the body count. No front lines, and no rear areas. No epic battles, only a series of brutal firefights against a largely invisible enemy. No lasting victories. Only casualties.

Summary: The procedure began at 9:32 a.m. after the 46-year-old Wuornos, strapped to a gurney, smiled briefly at the 28 witnesses through a glass window and said: "I'd just like to say I'm sailing with the Rock and I'll be back like "Independence Day" with Jesus - June 6 - like the movie - big mother ship and all. I'll be back."

Summary: California governor agrees to clemency hearing for Williams. Ronald Reagan, in 1967, was the last governor to grant clemency. Read about Williams case and the renewed controversy over the death penalty.