Texas Executes Woman for Killing Husband, Kids

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HUNTSVILLE, Texas Frances Newton was executed Wednesday for the fatal shootings of her husband and two children 18 years ago, becoming the third woman, and first black woman, to be put to death in the state since executions resumed in 1982.

Strapped to the death chamber gurney and with her parents among the people watching, she declined to make a final statement, quietly saying "no" and shaking her head when the warden asked if she would like to speak.

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Texas Executes Woman for Killing Husband, Kids

Newton, 40, briefly turned her head to lo...

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