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This photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike on Jan. 12, 2023.
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Christa Pike discharged from the hospital and back in prison
Chandelis Duster
Pike's attorneys say she is grateful for the care of first responders and her medical team.
Bayeux Tapestry's London tour spurs enthusiasts to Battle of Hastings reenactment
Henry Larson
This image from video obtained and verified by AP shows thick black smoke and flames rising from a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
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Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
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