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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say

Tropical Depression Nine Forms in Gulf as Coastal Impacts Become Likely

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has officially designated Tropical Depression Nine in the southwestern Gulf. Meandering just off the coast of Mexico, the system is expected to chart a course toward the north or northeast later this week, toward the Gulf Coast. If the system continues to organize beyond a tropical depression and achieves tropical storm status, it will take the next name on the list, Isaias.

California Couple Arrested on Child Abuse Charges in Surrogacy Investigation, Police Say

Police say a California couple has been arrested on child abuse charges following an investigation into a surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children.

Ex-CIA official found with gold bars admits to sprawling scheme, agrees to forfeit $194 million

A high-ranking CIA officer arrested after federal agents found roughly 600 pounds of gold bars stashed in his home also disclosed details about a secret U.S. intelligence source to a foreign official, prosecutors said Tuesday during his plea hearing.