Illinois Overhauls Death Penalty Policy
Illinois lawmakers approve a massive overhaul of the state's death-penalty system. The changes follow years of debate in Illinois over capital punishment, which intensified when several men on death row were exonerated. The new rules incorporate many of the changes recommended in a study commissioned by former Gov. George Ryan, who halted executions in 2000. NPR's Cheryl Corley reports.
Some Florida state legislators announce that they regret their votes last year that kept alive an incapacitated woman, against court orders and her husband's wishes. They say they voted under pressure and are refusing to support those who want to make the law apply to others in Florida. NPR's Phillip Davis reports.