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  "title": "Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/trump-approves-firing-squad-execution-for-fort-hood-attacker-nidal-12399995",
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  "published": "2026-10-06T12:45:43.000Z",
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  "summary": "By Ashiadey Dotse US President Donald Trump has approved the execution of former US Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad for his role in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting in Texas. The decision was announced by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, who said the execution was approved following a recommendation by US Defense Secretary Pete […]",
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        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Trump approves firing-squad execution of Fort Hood terrorist",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/trump-approves-firing-squad-execution-of-fort-hood-terrorist",
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Fort Hood mass shooter could be executed by firing squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/fort-hood-mass-shooter-could-be-executed-by-firing-squad",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:35:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump orders firing squad for gunman who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/trump-orders-firing-squad-for-gunman-who-killed-13-people-at-fort-12408849",
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