Man Set to Become Colombia's First to Be Euthanized Under New Rules
Victor Escobar will be the first Colombian suffering from incurable pain to die from euthanasia while not terminally ill.
The 'Sarco' Assisted Suicide Pod Passes Review in Switzerland
An assisted suicide machine's portability gives users the option of choosing where they spend their final moments.
Kitten Trapped in Drain for a Week Rescued by Arizona Firefighters
The Phoenix Fire Department took two days to rescue the tiny and defenseless animal from a deep city sewer.
Baby Giraffe Euthanized by Zoo After Sustaining 'Catastrophic Injury'
The three-month-old calf had "was no hope of recovery," said zoo officials in a statement.
Pope Francis Calls Euthanasia Sign of 'Throwaway Culture'
The pope's comments come weeks after campaigners in Italy launched a petition to reverse a law banning assisted suicide, making the country the latest in Europe to move toward legalizing the act.
Cat Unrecognizable After Vet Removes Fur so Matted It Was to Be Euthanized
The vet confirmed that the cat had "demolished" a bowl of food after the fur was removed and was now flourishing in her new home.
76-Year-Old Woman Charged After Alleged Mercy-Killing of Best Friend
A friend of the duo said she believes the victim "begged" to be killed: "I don't believe there was any malice."
Fact Check: Is PETA Responsible for the Deaths of Thousands of Animals?
Whenever PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) enters the public spotlight, criticizers of the organization speak out.
New Zealand May Legalize Euthanasia, Calls For Public Vote in 2020
After two years of debate, New Zealand's parliament passed a legal euthanasia bill which the public will vote on during general elections in 2020.
Texas Vet Allegedly Euthanized Dog by Mistake, Devastating Family
The vet denies he killed the animal.
Where Is Euthanasia Legal?
The law allows euthanasia for adults and children who suffer "unappeasable and unbearable [pain] caused by a serious and incurable condition."
104-year-old Scientist Ends Own Life in Switzerland
Australian botanist and ecologist David Goodall's procedure took place today.
104-Year-Old Scientist Travels to Switzerland to Die
The crowdfunder for David Goodall's final journey exceeded its target, raising more than 20,000 Australian dollars ($15,000).
Sarco: This New Suicide Pod Lets Users Kill Themselves
The death pod is the vision of euthanasia activist Dr. Philip Nitschke and Dutch engineer Alexander Bannink.
New Machine Makes Suicide Easier Than Ever Before
Dr. Philip Nitschke considers himself the Elon Musk of assisted suicide, and his latest death machine, the Sarco, is his Tesla.
Who Is Neil Gorsuch? All You Need to Know
Now comes the search for scandals and juicy details to derail the nomination.
Rio 2016: Paralympian Opens Up On Euthanasia Plans
Marieke Vervoort has a degenerative spinal condition.
Is Terminating a Late-Term Zika Fetus Euthanasia?
The problem with Zika birth defects is that they may not be detectable to doctors until relatively late in pregnancy.
The Night I Helped My Mother Die
Governor Brown should sign California's Proposed Physician Assisted Suicide Bill.
Dramatic Increase in Assisted Suicides in Switzerland
Membership figures for right-to-die organisations in Switzerland have reached the tens of thousands.
Dutch Docs OK With Euthanasia for Nonphysical Suffering
A new study reveals how many Dutch physicians would consider helping people die to end their nonphysical suffering, such as psychiatric diseases, dementia or being "tired of living."
Dying Dutch: Euthanasia Spreads Across Europe
In the Netherlands, euthanasia is legal, and becoming increasingly popular. Other nations may soon follow suit.
Doctors Block Belgian Murderer's Euthanasia
Move comes less than a week before the imprisoned murderer and rapist was due to receive the lethal injection
Pope Francis Calls Euthanasia "A False Sense of Compassion"
"This is playing with life," Francis said. "Beware, because this is a sin against the creator."
Young Woman With Terminal Cancer Spends Last Days Lobbying for Right to Die
Five states have legalized physician-assisted suicide. Is it time for more?
When Pain Killers Kill the Patient
Barbara Mancini gave her terminally ill father a fatal dose of morphine. But did she hasten his death by suicide?
Should a Sick Child Be Allowed to Choose Death? Belgians Think So
Belgian lawmakers are set to let children decide whether they should die for their own good.
The Child Killers
Belgians are set to allow doctors to persuade children they should die for their own good