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Tennessee Pauses Executions for 2026 After Christa Pike Survives Lethal Injection as Health Workers Raise Ethics Concerns

Tennessee halted its last 2026 execution after Christa Pike survived lethal injection, as 40+ health workers say the protocol breaks medical ethics.

Medical Daily · Oct 2

Tennessee man’s heart still active nearly two minutes after execution, lawyer says

Allegation raises further questions about death of Byron Black in execution lawyer says was ‘100% botched’

The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2025

Surge in syphilis cases drives some doctors to ration penicillin

The drug is the go-to treatment for syphilis and the only one recommended for pregnant people. But a shortage of the injectable drug has prompted some public health agencies to ration it.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2024

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Trans youth and families condemn ‘heartbreaking’ Tennessee court ruling against gender-affirming care

Republican-appointed federal judges upheld a ban on gender-affirming care, citing the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion and dismissing a wave of other court rulings in five states

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

Up First briefing: Biden at NATO; Tennessee trans care ban; Taylor Swift's 'Speak Now'

Biden will attend NATO this week, where the war in Ukraine will be a main focus. A gender-affirming care ban takes effect in Tennessee. Taylor Swift rereleases her album, "Speak Now."

WEKU · Jul 10, 2023

Tennessee House votes to expel 2 of 3 Democratic members over gun protest

The Republican-led House voted to expel Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson for participating in a protest on the floor of the House over gun laws. A motion to remove Rep. Gloria Johnson failed.

WEKU · Apr 6, 2023

A dangerous storm disrupts travel and knocks out power across the U.S.

The weather service said "life-threatening cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills will create a potentially life-threatening hazard for travelers that become stranded" or people who work outside.

WEKU · Dec 24, 2022

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Long-COVID clinics are wrestling with how to treat their patients

The clinics have popped up all over the country, but doctors still don't know the best way to treat these patients, whose symptoms can vary dramatically.

WEKU · Nov 18, 2022

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