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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking at a hospital, her lawyers said Tuesday, six days after the state's failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection left her unconscious and on a ventilator.
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Student loan borrowers have more time to reduce their interest rate. Here’s what to know
Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%.
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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims
A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university trustees announced Tuesday as they tried to address an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house.
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Tennessee lawmakers began hearings on medical marijuana, TBI rep calls weed ‘dangerous drug’
Tennessee lawmakers held hearings to discuss implementing a limited medical marijuana program, but the state's top law enforcement group remains the most vocal opposition.
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From HBO Max to ‘Harry Potter,’ here’s what’s now under the Skydance umbrella
Skydance-owned Paramount on Tuesday closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, ushering in a new Hollywood giant.
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ABC and Trump’s FCC battle in federal court over issues of free speech and jurisdiction
A lawyer for ABC on Tuesday asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine that was already chilling the network’s editorial decisions just weeks before the U.S. midterm elections.
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White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he’s preventing them
The White House clarified Donald Trump's comments at a Monday night rally, explaining that the president was not insinuating that he wanted Iran to attack U.S. cities but instead wants to prevent Tehran from having that capability.
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US stocks rise to a record on expectations companies will make even fatter profits
The U.S. stock market has never been higher, even as the list of challenges chipping away at it keeps growing.
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Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty
A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday in Virginia to a charge that he abused his position and government funds to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million, according to court records.
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Lionel Messi prepares for his final match for Argentina
Expect lots of tears when Lionel Messi plays a farewell game for Argentina on Tuesday.
