Stories read by Joshua Nemeroff

Produced by Erica Bridgeman

Stories written by Luciana Gravotta, Danny Aubry, Joshua Nemeroff and Tara Brockwell

Lawyers are preparing a clemency bid to take Canadian Ronald Smith off death row in the United States.

The Albertan shot and killed two of his cousins point-blank on an LSD and alcohol induced binge twenty-nine years ago.  The murders took place in Montana.

Smith pled guilty and has since regretted his original request to receive the death penalty.  Five execution dates have been overturned so far.

The clemency bid would coincide with the retirement of the incumbent democratic governor who has less to lose politically for the decision.  The governor has signed-off on one execution in his career to date.

Muammar Gaddafi has been killed after being captured alive.

An openly gay fifteen year old boy named Jamie Hubley committed suicide after being constantly bullied at school.

His death drew hundreds of mourners to pay tribute to him at the Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Ottawa. He is remembered by his friends and family for his hopes and dreams of helping gay teens feel accepted.

Jamie`s death has helped people realize that gay bashing among teens is a serious issue and must be stopped.

The House of Commons is now thinking of new ways to bring gay teen bullying to an end.

Read by: Sofia Gay

Stories by: Shaun Malley, Cynthia Othieno and Sabrina Daniel.

Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi