"The talks are not going easily but we are counting on reaching a positive result. We are not losing optimism. We are waiting for a final response from the Iranian negotiators and we hope for a

"The talks are not going easily but we are counting on reaching a positive result. We are not losing optimism. We are waiting for a final response from the Iranian negotiators and we hope for a positive result."
Russian President Vladimir Putin
On negotiations with Iran aimed at resolving an international crisis over Tehran's suspected nuclear weapons program.
"We were not able to find a licensed professional that was willing to inject medication intravenously, ending the life of a human being."
Vernell Crittendon
San Quentin prison spokesman, on why the execution of convicted killer Michael Morales has been indefinitely delayed.
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