Global Politics Report Editorial
US appeals court halts Tennessee execution of Christa Pike
Christa Pike was set to become the first woman executed by Tennessee in more than 200 years.
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Source: Al Jazeera
Politics desk: Court
Published: Sep. 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM ET
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Original source: Al Jazeera