NBC’s Hallie Jackson explains why there is a renewed scrutiny of lethal injections after what opponents of the death penalty are calling another botched execution in Arizona. watch
Ret. Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts received the Medal of Honor this week for his act of heroism while in Afghanistan, and he joins Morning Joe to discuss the award and his service. watch
In New York City this week, white flags mysteriously appeared atop one of the city's most iconic structures: The Brooklyn Bridge. NBC News' Jeff Rossen digs deeper into mystery of how the flags got there. watch
NBC News' Keir Simmons reports from the site in Ukraine where Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was downed by a surface to air missile, showing that debris and human remains are still scattered a week after the crash. watch
The fighting in Gaza continues as Secretary of State John Kerry continues working for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Bill Kristol, Andrea Mitchell and Joe Klein discuss the ground invasion of Gaza. watch
Must-Read Op-Eds: President Obama met with Democratic donors yesterday, but the press wasn't allowed near the event. The Morning Joe panel discusses the significance of the move. watch
Morning Papers: President Obama declares a state of emergency in Washington; Acetaminophen is no better than a placebo for back pain, according to a new study; seven people have been arrested in the StubHub cybertheft case; Facebook wants to make web... watch
Top Talkers: The execution of Arizona prison inmate and convicted murderer Joseph Wood took nearly two hours on Wednesday, and his death is once again reviving the country's death penalty debate. Gov. Jan Brewer is vowing a full review of Wood's execution watch
Top Talkers: Wednesday was a day of national mourning in the Netherlands as the bodies of 40 passengers on Flight 17 returned home. Michiel Vos discusses. watch
Top Talkers: The FAA has lifted its travel ban to Israel, and John Kerry is still in the region working on a cease-fire between the Israeli army and Hamas. NBC News' Ayman Mohyeldin reports on the latest. watch
