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What is Pentobarbital injection? The drug used in Christa Pike’s failed Tennessee execution has come under scrutiny

Christa Pike was set to be executed for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer in Tennessee. On September 30, the state attempted execution with two doses of pentobarbital but failed to kill Pike. This incident has reignited scrutiny about the use of pentobarbital in executions and the ongoing issues with…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Will Texas Turn Blue?

Plus: Flydubai details, botched execution, Warsh criticism, and more...

Reason · Oct 1

Christa Pike asked haunting question during botched execution in Tennessee

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The Independent UK · Oct 1

First Thing: Details remain unclear after ‘terror attack’ on Dubai-Israel flight

Netanyahu says it is too early to tell who was behind the apparent attempt to crash flight after pilot stabbed

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

'Worst We've Seen,' Says Expert as Christa Pike Survives Two Doses and Is Heard Snoring

Christa Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital during an attempted execution in Tennessee, prompting a third-party review and a halt to the state's remaining scheduled execution.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Trump doesn’t rule out sending ICE to polling sites; US supreme court to review policy to detain immigrants challenging deportation – as it happened

Justices will consider whether immigrants have a right to a hearing to determine if they should remain detained while challenging their possible deportation

The Guardian - US · Oct 1

Israel's Netanyahu says co-pilot tried to crash Tel Aviv-bound plane

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 1: A FlyDubai flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the pilot was stabbed by his co-pilot in what the Israeli media are calling a terror attack. The co-pilot was detained by off-duty pilots on board and passengers before making a safe landing in Saudi…

France 24 · Oct 1

Christa Pike survived two lethal injection doses: Will the death penalty be postponed or will Tennessee try again soon?

Christa Pike was convicted of killing 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville in 1995. Pike was 18 at the time. Prosecutors said Slemmer was taken to a wooded area, where she was tortured and killed.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Tennessee woman Christa Pike ‘heard snoring’ after surviving two lethal injections, rushed to hospital for life-saving treatment

Tennessee officials puzzled: "The lethal ⁠injection chemical in the protocol has consistently been effective..."

We Got This Covered · Oct 1

Same Doctor Oversaw Two Failed Tennessee Execution Attempts After Christa Pike Survives Lethal Injection

Tennessee has halted its remaining 2026 executions after Christa Pike survived lethal injection, while scrutiny grows over the involvement of Dr Mark Fowler in two unsuccessful procedures.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1