The action comes on the heels of the first U.S. execution by firing squad in nearly 15 years last week in South Carolina.

Six death row inmates have been executed in the U.S. so far this year, compared to two by this time last year.

As South Carolina prepares to execute a man by firing squad on Friday, here are the ways each state conducts capital punishment.

as Oregon closed on a 10-0 run, and the Ducks beat Indiana 74-64 on Tuesday night for their sixth win in a row. Nate Bittle finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four blocks for ...