# Three US states schedule executions on same day, a first since 2010

For the first time in 14 years, three US states are set to carry out executions on the same day, marking a rare convergence of scheduled death sentences. The coordinated timing highlights the continued use of capital punishment in parts of the country amid ongoing legal and ethical debates.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/13/three-us-states-to-hold-executions-on-same-day-for-first-time-since-2010?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:13:08 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/13/executions-oklahoma-alabama-tennessee) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:27:26 GMT