Supreme Court Halts Missouri Execution Because Of Health Concerns

    The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a stay of execution for a Missouri inmate who argued that a medical condition could result in the process causing him undue suffering.     Russell Bucklew was scheduled to die by injection Tuesday evening for killing a former girlfriend’s new boyfriend during a violent rampage in 1996.     It is the second time that the nation’s highest court has halted the execution of Bucklew over concerns about his …

Chili Sauce Recall

From Associated Press – NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A Tennessee company has issued a recall of Southgate Hot Dog Chili Sauce distributed in 13 states due to mislabeling. Vietti Foods in Nashville said it is recalling approximately 200 cases of 15-ounce cans of the chili sauce, UPC 0 71846 95242 6, LOT # P642 M1217 70026, marked on the bottom of the can. Vietti said some of the cans may contain dumplings with chicken, which contains egg and wheat not listed on the label, and could cause…

Judge Harshly Criticizes Kobach

From Associated Press – KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – A federal judge blasted Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach for ignoring her order to notify thousands of Kansas citizens that they were eligible to vote while litigation over a state voting law is underway. U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson criticized Kobach Tuesday during a hearing to determine if he will face a contempt order for not notifying certain voters who registered at motor vehicle offices that they could vote in the 201…