Christa Pike’s botched lethal injection takes focus off victim, jeopardizes execution: former police chief
Christa Pike's botched lethal injection could end capital punishment in Tennessee altogether, warns former Knoxville police chief Phil Keith.
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Here’s the real reason President Trump invited all those AI moguls to lunch this week
Trump knows a lot is on the line as House Speaker Mike Johnson has been sounding the AI alarm bells as they relate to the GOP's chances in the 2026 midterms.
NY GOP Rep. Mike Lawler leads Dem Cait Conley in key battleground House district: new internal poll
The incumbent GOP pol leads with 50% of the vote compared with Conley's 47% in the 17th Congressional District battle, according to the Lawler campaign's internal poll of 400 likely voters.
Christa Pike left in ‘critical condition’ as Tennessee halts all executions | First Thing
Failed attempt to execute 50-year-old prompts review of state’s execution practices amid distressing witness accounts. Plus the California woman who is allergic to cold
FlyDubai pilot tells his survival story in emotional call with Indian leader
The FlyDubai captain attacked by his co-pilot tells his harrowing survival story to India's leader in an emotional video call from his hospital bed.
Michigan fraudster — once honored by Biden — posed as US ambassador, bank owner to steal $1M from victims to fund lavish lifestyle
A Detroit businesswoman, once honored by President Joe Biden, allegedly posed as a US ambassador and a banker to con several victims out of over $1 million to fund her lavish lifestyle.
‘I Couldn’t Let All of Them Die’: Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack
Capt. Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Aviv, said he “had to act” to prevent a crash despite serious injuries.
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Hochul to address Cornell University case after appointing Leticia James to investigate alleged gang-rape – US politics live
Kathy Hochul said she no longer has faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case, which has restarted a national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses
Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Some 9,000 more U.S. forces head for the Middle East as Trump vows the war will end "right after the election," if not sooner.
Hawaii’s iconic Hōlei Sea Arch landmark collapses into ocean after 500 years
The 90-foot arch on the Big Island was still standing Wednesday, Sept. 23, but was gone by Sunday night, Sept. 27.
Airlines Set to Bring Israelis Back From U.A.E. After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack
The attack, on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, halted the only direct service between the two cities since the war in Iran disrupted air traffic.
N.Y. AG appointed as special prosecutor in Cornell alleged rape case
New York Attorney General Letitia James will serve as special prosecutor in the Cornell University alleged rape case.
UK diesel price hits record high of £2 a litre
Motorists and small businesses struggle with costs as Iran war drives up cost of oil worldwide
Son of ex-Chelsea player died in 40C desert hike
Cassius Newton's wife urged him not to go on the hike, a coroner tells an inquest into his death.
Bruce Baird, former federal Liberal MP and NSW minister, dies aged 84
Baird, father of former NSW premier Mike Baird and journalist Julia Baird, helped win the Olympics for Sydney
Kash Patel defends FBI's ‘Most Wanted’ busts amid manipulation accusations, highlights 'Summer Heat' success
Kash Patel defends the FBI's Most Wanted list amid scrutiny, pointing to Operation Summer Heat 2.0's 8,900-plus arrests and record seizures.
Pills found near dead Ole Miss student didn't come from gas station after feds raid store, owner says
The Express Mart #7 owner denies the Smax Pseudo-DHM pills found near Ole Miss student Robert Strang's body came from his Water Valley store.
'Dark cloud' hangs over Cornell campus as anger at frat rape investigation grows
Students tell the BBC that the tension on campus has become palpable since allegations from 2024 resurfaced.
Where Voters Are Abandoning Trump, and Barriers to New Cancer Treatments
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Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet
U.S.-sanctioned Iranian airlines made at least 83 flights into Turkey after a key Treasury deadline, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says.
OpenAI disclose another hack on government department in Australia
Attack accessing historical data on bushfires occurred in June but not disclosed by the tech company until Thursday
Roy Cooper steered $100M in NC disaster relief to low-income housing as hurricane victims went without homes
After two devastating hurricanes, the Democratic then-governor's admin steered some $100 million in disaster funding toward affordable housing projects despite hundreds of storm victims stuck in temporary homes, according to an analysis.
Super PACs prop up Hochul re-election, aiming for big win that will fend off ‘radical’ Dems
Super PACs backing Democrat Kathy Hochul are opening up the spigot to aid her re-election bid against Republican rival Bruce Blakeman.
Trump clashes ahead as new Supreme Court term begins
The president has lost major cases and openly criticized the justices, but he still has a winning record at the court, which will consider his immigration policies and more this term.
Kinky dating app Feeld’s founders share in record £3.8m dividend after sales jump
Platform ‘for the curious’ says users outside the UK account for nearly 90% of its revenues
WATCH: Mom with flying fear drives to all son's college football games
ABC News' Danny New talks to Linda Fletcher, the mother of Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr., who went viral for driving across the U.S. to attend every one of her son's football games.
Germany news: Reform row raises fears for Merz's coalition
Germany's conservatives are dialing up the pressure on their center-left partners ahead of crunch talks next week. Meanwhile, Volkswagen's latest cost-cutting push has triggered a furious response. DW has the latest.
Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us
The star's record label is sued over similarities between her song I've Seen It and Withers' classic.
China’s Push into A.I. Has Led to a Problem: Too Much Usage
As citizens embrace the technology for entertainment, relationships and even farming advice, the government is stepping up efforts to set limits.
British paratrooper killed by explosion in Ukraine, coroner rules
L/Cpl George Hooley is the first UK service member to die in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
North Carolina boy Caleb Flax, 4, shot and killed while sleeping in own home as four teens arrested
A North Carolina boy was shot and killed while sleeping in his own home – and four teens have since been charged with his murder.
Was long-awaited win a turning point for Bellamy?
Has the impressive 2-1 victory over Norway changed the mood music for Wales and restored fans confidence in head coach Craig Bellamy?
Man accused in Cornell case allegedly asked student not to "say anything," transcript says
According to the record, a student who had been at the Chi Phi house the night of the alleged assault told a Title IX investigator she got a call the next day from one of the accused men.
Ukraine: Kyiv bridges shut after fatal Russian drone assault
The latest Russian attacks killed at least one person and severely disrupted traffic in the Ukrainian capital. Several bridges over the Dnipro River connect western and eastern Kyiv.
Jobs report to show whether hiring stayed resilient in September
The jobs report will provide a gauge of the economy amid an inflation surge.
France: 400 schools closed as student protests continue
Police have made around 2,000 arrests and scores of people have been injured as student protests spread across France. Ministers have called for a "day of dialogue" but students have called for further strike action.
Drumcree talks break up without agreement on fifth day of standoff
Dispute over march will go to legal appeal on Monday after talks hosted by Northern Ireland secretary end
Minister denies UK faces diesel shortage after Trump threatens to ban exports
In effort to avoid panic at pumps, Keir Mather insists supply of fuel to Britain is ‘inherently resilient’
Tennessee Botches One Execution After Another, Despite Repeated Warnings
The failed attempt with Christa Pike has intensified bipartisan concerns about Tennessee’s ability to effectively carry out lethal injections.
Russia’s Latest Propaganda? A.I.-Generated War Songs.
Russians are creating and spreading music glorifying the invasion of Ukraine, using platforms built in the United States.
DOE employee arrested by FBI for allegedly trying to support Houthis in Yemen
A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
The Powerful Yet Fragile Force Propping Up Stocks and the Economy
The artificial intelligence boom has pushed up the stock market, even as interest rates have pulled it down, our columnist says.
What does Man City guilty verdict mean for their squad?
BBC Sport looks at how Manchester City's guilty verdict will affect their existing players' futures and the club's dealings in the transfer market.
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
Hours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June.
Democrats regain ground on voter registration in key states after steep post-2024 drops
An NBC News Decision Desk analysis of voter file data in seven states found that Democrats managed to reverse or slow their registration decline over the past year.
Shingles plummets among younger adults but is mysteriously rising in another group
Shingles is dropping among people who got chickenpox shots but mysteriously rising in people 35 and older, new research shows.
Watch: Moving 1,300 plants for Kew's Palm House mega makeover
The world-famous Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London is about to undergo a massive makeover.
Man City verdict has 'significant implications for integrity of the game', says FA
The club's statement says the ruling contains "clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe".
‘I was fighting for my life’: Pilot hailed as hero recalls FlyDubai cockpit attack
The pilot said he fought for his life after his co-pilot stabbed him.
Taiwan: first new F-16V fighters arrive amid China threat
The US-made jets, part of an order made in 2019, touched down as concerns grow in Taiwan that support from the United States could be wavering. Washington insists its policy towards Taiwan and China hasn't changed.
India news: Delhi protesters turn up heat on election chief, police tightens security
Hundreds have gathered in central Delhi to demand the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, over the deletion of voters from electoral rolls. Follow DW.
Federal report says pilots weren’t warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami
Just four minutes before clearing the plane for landing, an air traffic controller had provided a wind advisory to a different flight, noting gusts of up to 25 mph from the south.
Pete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an office of religious affairs at the Pentagon
South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul has caused a major diplomatic spat between Seoul and Kyiv.
The Sudan connection: Is Ethiopia at risk of a proxy war?
Ethiopia and Sudan are trading accusations over the armed conflicts they face. Can the conflict dynamics in the wider Horn of Africa exacerbate tensions?
Trump admin says it has no plans for ICE at polls. Activists are preparing, anyway
As midterm elections approach, some voters are worried about immigration enforcement officers at polling places
Iowa lawmakers to vote on raising tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plant
Iowa lawmakers are set to return to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding state tax incentives
Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners
A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv?
Cornell Title IX investigation docs reveal new details on rape investigation
CBS News has examined hundreds of pages of transcripts obtained by CBS News New York of the Title IX investigation conducted by Cornell University into the allegations made by a former student who claims she was drugged and gang-raped at a fraternity house.
How a small Outer Banks community rescued a young couple's wedding day from a storm
Kimberly and Jayden Sink were preparing for their dream destination wedding on North Carolina's Hatteras Island, until a nor'easter got in the way. Then something unexpected happened.
Lawyers, experts urge Tennessee governor to commute Christa Pike’s sentence after botched execution
Christa Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital in a botched Tennessee execution, and her lawyers now urge Gov. Bill Lee to commute her death sentence.
Timeline of alleged Cornell University fraternity house rape investigation
An upstate New York county prosecutor has reopened an investigation the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a female Cornell student at a fraternity house.
Vance talks 2028, Ted Cruz and a tough midterm climate that could affect his future
Vice President JD Vance said the GOP faces an “uphill climb” in the midterms — and that the results may be a data point he reviews as he decides his 2028 plans.
Governor replaces DA with New York AG Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell case
Jane Doe, who has said she was raped and plied with drugs at a Cornell fraternity house in 2024, “deserves to know that every fact will be examined and justice pursued,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
College professor accused of sending explicit Snapchat messages in child solicitation case: sheriff's office
Aaron Wood, a Texas professor, allegedly sent sexually explicit photos and messages online to an undercover Florida officer he believed was a 14-year-old boy.
Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell sexual assault case
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued an executive order appointing Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell sexual assault case. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz has the details.
AG Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case
Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order to appoint Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor for the alleged “gang rape” at a Cornell fraternity.
DOE employee charged with trying to aid Iran-backed Houthis, feds say
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy allegedly used his electrical engineering expertise in an attempt to aid Houthi communications, drones and homemade explosives production.
Botched execution of death row inmate
Tennessee gave death row inmate Christa Pike two doses of a lethal drug, but somehow she survived. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.
FBI arrests man on charge of stalking conservative podcaster Katie Miller
The defendant is accused of contacting Katie Miller, wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, over 40 times during in less than two months.
Lindsay Clancy's motion for a finding of not guilty denied weeks after mistrial
Judge William Sullivan ruled that evidence permitted a rational jury to find Lindsay Clancy guilty of murder, rejecting her not guilty motion.
Christa Pike's attorneys say she's in critical condition after botched lethal injections
Christa Pike is in critical condition after two botched lethal injection attempts, and her attorneys said the needle may have pierced her veins.
Father hoped NYT executive son would visit home weeks before prosecutors allege deadly in-law ambush
A father's loving Facebook post surfaced days before New York Times executive Jonathan McKinsey was allegedly ambushed in a California park.
France rocked by student riots as hundreds arrested, violence spreads nationwide
Violent student protests continue to spread across France, with school blockades, clashes with police and officials warning of outside agitators.
EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s new security alliance faces first real-world test deep in South America as troops deploy
Donald Trump's Shield of the Americas faces its first real test as Bolivia deploys forces to strategic routes amid renewed blockade and unrest fears.
Hezbollah received $157M in weapons in 2024, mostly from 1 nation, report says
The Israeli Center for Research of Terror Financing found Iran gave Hezbollah $129 million in rockets, missiles, drones and anti-tank missiles in 2024.
FlyDubai pilot showed world 'the highest form of courage,' India's PM says
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is saluting Smit Machchhar for his heroics onboard a FlyDubai plane that made an emergency landing.
Billion-dollar power link connecting Israel to Europe hits roadblock in bitter regional feud
Cyprus accuses Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of blocking the Great Sea Interconnector energy project linking Israel, Cyprus and Greece amid maritime disputes.
Moscow threatens nuclear response over tiny fortress wedged between US allies as clash fears grow
Russia's nuclear threat over Kaliningrad raises alarm as experts warn the Baltic exclave is already a hub for hybrid warfare against NATO allies.