Tennessee execution of lone woman on death row halted by federal appeals court - NBC News

Christa Pike's execution delayed by appeals court

A federal appeals court has halted the execution of Christa Pike, Tennessee's first woman to be executed in 200 years. The pause occurred one hour before the scheduled execution. Pike was convicted of murder in 1991 and has been on death row since then. The decision comes as a shock to many, given the rarity of such decisions in the execution process.

More Top Stories

'DWTS': Who Was Eliminated on Yacht Rock Night? - TV Insider

A surprising elimination shakes Dancing With the Stars season 35

Dancing With the Stars season 35 saw a '90s star eliminated during Yacht Rock night. The elimination took ever...

Sep 30, 2026
TC Energy Corp. (TRP:CA): CIBC Keeps Target at C$103.00 - The Globe and Mail

CIBC Confirms Target Price for TC Energy

CIBC kept its target price for TC Energy Corp. at C$103.00. The bank based this on TC Energy's role in energy...

Sep 30, 2026
Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona dead at 13: 'We are deeply heartbroken' - Page Six

Fiona Lowe's death at 13 leaves family devastated

Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona has died at 13. The family is in deep sorrow. Fiona was described as the light of t...

Sep 30, 2026
☑︎!+! [LIVE ON CHANNEL] ☑︎ Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins Live Free NFL Football Week 3 game 27 September 2026 - Children's Commissioner for England

The Miami Dolphins will challenge the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3

The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins will face off in Week 3 of the NFL season. The Chiefs will be led by...

Sep 27, 2026
'This thing's big': Surfer's terrifying shark encounter - thenightly.com.au

Sharks cause concern for beachgoers in Australia

Sharks have been seen swimming through submerged areas and near coastal regions in Australia. A beachgoer repo...

Sep 29, 2026
Wednesday's weather: Partly sunny and mild, high of 73 - Manchester Ink Link

Weather update for Manchester

Manchester began Tuesday with sunny intervals. The temperature reached 22°C. Rain was anticipated throughout t...

Sep 30, 2026
Community Report · Weekly Review · Weekly Review · Local Briefing · Weekly Review · Latest Update · Latest Update · Community Report · Daily Digest · Community Report · Weekly Review · Weekly Review · Daily Digest · Community Report · Latest Update · Daily Digest · News Roundup · Local Briefing · Weekly Review · Latest Update · Daily Digest · Community Report · Local Briefing · Local Briefing · News Roundup · Weekly Review · Latest Update · News Roundup · Latest Update · Weekly Review · Latest Update · Latest Update · Local Briefing · Local Briefing · Latest Update · News Roundup · Weekly Review · Weekly Review · Latest Update · Local Briefing