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US death row inmate survives execution attempt after two lethal injections

Her lawyer says she is being given "life-saving measures" in hospital after two syringes of pentobarbital.

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Source: BBC News

Politics desk: Policy

Published: Oct. 01, 2026 at 03:01 AM ET

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Original source: BBC News