Washington, United States, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - US woman who survived botched execution is conscious, speaking: lawyers

NAMPA / AFP

2026-10-06

The woman who survived a failed execution in a US prison last week is now conscious and speaking, her lawyers said Tuesday. Christa Pike, 50, who received two supposedly lethal doses of pentobarbital at a Tennessee prison a week ago, "continues to receive critical medical care" and her prognosis "remains unclear," they said in a statement. cl/mlm ...

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Moscow, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Ukraine drone attack triggers huge tanker fire off Russia's Sochi

2026-10-07 00:00:24

Washington, United States, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - US woman who survived botched execution is conscious, speaking: lawyers

2026-10-07 00:00:24

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Lula vows a fight but has few cards to play in Brazil election

2026-10-07 00:00:24

Washington, United States, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Ex-CIA official with gold, cash stash pleads guilty to fraud

2026-10-06 23:31:35

Washington, United States, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Trump won't reimburse US for political ads, in fresh u-turn

2026-10-06 23:31:34

Istanbul, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Russian tycoon says Trump Jr paid back lavish wedding costs

2026-10-06 23:31:34

Montreal, Canada, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Quebec's incoming separatist leader wants to block Crown from swearing-in

2026-10-06 23:31:34

New York, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - US stocks hit fresh records as oil stabilizes on rising supplies

2026-10-06 23:31:34

Montreal, Canada, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - US citizen charged over alleged support for Canada mass shooter

2026-10-06 23:31:34

Los Angeles, United States, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Paramount completes Warner Bros takeover, creating Skydance

2026-10-06 23:31:34

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 06 October 2026- Omusati Regional Commander Ismael Basson. ( Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 October 2026- Oshana Regional Commander, Andreas Shilelo. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

NAMPA

GABORONE, 05 October 2026- National U23 player while warming up ahead of their match against Angola during the 2028 Olympic Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana. (Photo: contribute) NAMPA

NAMPA

GABORONE, 05 October 2026- National U23 player Brago Rukoro while warming up ahead of their match against Angola during the 2028 Olympic Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

GABORONE, 05 October 2026- National U23 player while warming up ahead of their match against Angola during the 2028 Olympic Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana. (Photo: contribute) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 October 2026 - Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board Investment (NIPDB) Senior Investment Analyst (Energy), Jackson Nangolo. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

MARIENTAL, 06 October 2026- Hardap commits to planting 75 000 trees under national Arbor Day. (Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises) Nampa

NAMPA

Windhoek, 05 October 2026- Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

NAMPA