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Execution megadose and other headlines

Morning headlines: why the execution of prisoner Joseph Wood took so long, POTUS said to be readying executive action on immigration, Rand Paul's poetry.
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during the annual Fancy Farm picnic in Fancy Farm, Ky., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014.
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during the annual Fancy Farm picnic in Fancy Farm, Ky., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014.

Pres. Obama readies executive action on immigration. (Washington Post)

It took 15 doses of lethal injection drugs to kill Arizona inmate, records show. (AZ Republic)

Sen. Rand Paul's poetry at Fancy Farm. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

MS Senate hopeful Chris McDaniel to announce a 'major development' today. (Washington Post)

California eyes first-in-nation firearms restraint. (AP)

Israeli airstrike kills militant leader before limited ceasefire. (Washington Post)

Gov. Christie says he 'can't remember' aide's now-deleted text about Bridgegate testimony. (NJ Star-Ledger)

What are you reading this morning? Let us know in the comments, please.