Christa Pike says pain has continued since failed execution
Christa Pike said in a statement dictated to her legal team that she has been in constant pain since surviving two doses of pentobarbital on September 30.
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Tennessee appeals court upholds wife's 75% share of home equity
A Tennessee appeals court upheld a $160,400 valuation of a marital home and the wife's 75% equity share in an October 27, 2026 ruling, while requiring further work on other parts of the divorce case.
US student-aid fraud investigation leads to five indictments, authorities say
US authorities say an investigation into alleged student-aid fraud has produced five indictments, with 40 more investigations open and hundreds of people affected by alleged identity theft.
Three killed in midair helicopter collision in Oregon, sheriff says
Two helicopters collided in midair and crashed into a farm field southwest of Portland, Oregon, killing three people, Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott said Thursday night.
Prosecution indicts lawmaker A without detention on sexual assault and other charges
The Seoul Southern District Prosecution Office indicted lawmaker A without detention on the 30th on charges of quasi-forcible indecent assault and violating confidentiality provisions under the sexual violence punishment law.
Gyeyang District Council holds forum on improving conditions for long-term care workers
Incheon's Gyeyang District Council said on the 30th that it had recently held a forum in its seminar room on improving working conditions and the status of long-term care workers.
A and spouse await trial court ruling on luxury bag charges on the 30th
A and spouse, who were brought to trial on charges of providing a luxury bag in return for support in a party leadership election, are scheduled to receive a trial court ruling on the 30th.
West Valley Muslim Association buys Cupertino property for $16.5 million
The West Valley Muslim Association completed its $16.5 million Cupertino property purchase on October 22, 2026, after nearly two decades seeking a permanent home.
Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies at 86
A spokesperson confirmed Patrick Stewart's death at 86. His career included leading screen roles in Star Trek and X-Men and an extensive stage career.
Gyeonggi announces emergency transport measures for possible bus strike
Gyeonggi Province estimated that about 3,798 city and intercity buses would stop running if a bus strike goes ahead. That represents 35.7% of the total fleet of 10,631, with 15 cities affected.
Inha Technical College concludes career roadmap contest for three Incheon high schools
Inha Technical College's University Job Plus Center said on the 29th that it had concluded the 2026 IAP & Career Development Roadmap Contest for students from three high schools in Incheon.
Milford fish lift records provisional count of 5,852,487 river herring
Maine's Department of Marine Resources recorded a provisional count of 5,852,487 river herring at the Milford fish lift by October 12, 2026.
Labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96, family says
Dolores Huerta, a labor union leader and civil rights activist, died Wednesday in California at age 96, her family said.
Three brothers sentenced to 30 years in prison
Three brothers received 30-year prison sentences after convictions for using their wealthy lifestyle to drug and rape women.
Hey Jini's former employee disputes pay raise, claiming 5%, not 25%
Hey Jini's former employee, identified as A, disputed the company's account that it raised A's annual salary by 25%. A said the salary rose once during employment, from 20 million won at hiring to 21 million won, representing a 5% increase, and asked the company to explain its calculation.
Guro police plan arrest warrant applications for suspects in body abandonment and instigation case
Seoul's Guro Police Station plans to apply for arrest warrants on the 28th, following further investigation, for a man in his 60s suspected of abandoning a body and a man in his 80s suspected of instigating its abandonment.
Gyeonggi education office releases education budget analysis for 31 municipalities
The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education released on the 28th its analysis of education budgets based on the initial 2026 budgets of the province's 31 cities and counties. The survey examined local education investment and ways to expand funding.
Seven Ajou University Hospital pediatric emergency professors said to intend to resign
Lawmaker Han said seven professors had decided to resign after watching the parliamentary audit. She said the professors had indicated that their hands were trembling and they found it difficult to practice within the jurisdiction of the Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency.
Dinosaur skeleton once mistaken for young T. rex sells for $47.3 million
A mounted dinosaur skeleton once thought to be a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex sold at auction for $47.3 million.
Budget shortfall leaves 90 eligible young people without special support
Data provided by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family to People Power Party lawmaker Kim Gunn show that, as of August this year, 90 young people met the requirements for special support for at-risk youth but were not selected because of insufficient funding. They accounted for 2.65% of the 3,392 applicants.