The timing of the execution of five death row inmates on Friday has sparked political speculation.
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Timing of executions sparks political speculation
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Undertrial prisoner dies under mysterious circumstances
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Inmate asks federal court to halt execution
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Mother accused of killing two children may face death penalty
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Prosecutor to seek death penalty in shooting death
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Land row takes political turn
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Rapists to face life imprisonment
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Five have seven days to seek clemency
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Putnam County man may face death penalty
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Man may spend rest of life behind bars
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Executions, death sentences remain steady over past year
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Inmates accused of having edged weapons
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Death row inmate scheduled to die by lethal injection tonight
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Mubarak could face death penalty
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New Justice Minister Chiba to handle death row cases cautiously
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5 Gitmo detainees blame arrest on ``political game``
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Death of inmate ruled a homicide