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Ignored by western media, Syrians describe the nightmare the armed opposition brought them

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Terry Williams: A victim might be executed

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DHS’s right-wing terror blind spot

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Steinbecks: Leave Lennie alone

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Marcus Druery: Another questionable Texas execution

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Glenn Edward Chapman

Innocent, but broke

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Another innocent executed?

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When “stand your ground” fails

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How private prisons game the system

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