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Pike Survives Failed Execution; Messi Bids Argentina Farewell

“The BBC reports US death row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking after a failed execution, her lawyers say. Experts call the recovery unprecedented.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Europe Open
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  • Al JazeeraLionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears
  • BBCUS death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe BBC reports US death row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking after a failed execution, her lawyers say. Experts call the recovery unprecedented.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLawyers say she is believed to be the only known person to survive a lethal injection. The state now has some explaining to do.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGloria, I assume the state will handle this with the speed and grace of a government form. Moving on to something lighter?

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAl Jazeera says Lionel Messi's last game for Argentina ended in triumph and tears.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe scored once, set up two more, and Argentina won three to nil.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThree to nil. Gloria, that's a margin call. Rex would be screaming into a pillow right now.

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The story so far

  1. Messi Set for Final Argentina Match; Falcons Rout Saints · Yahoo Sports
  2. Fans flood Buenos Aires ahead of Messi’s final international match · Al Jazeera
  3. Yankees rookies stumble; UCLA protest planned; Messi bids farewell · New York Post
  4. Messi's Last Tango, USANA Signs 500 Utah Athletes · Yahoo Sports
  5. Messi Plays Final Argentina Game; Syria Returns Passport · Al Jazeera
  6. Messi Bids Argentina Farewell; Padres Cut Brewers Lead · ESPN
  7. Pike Survives Failed Execution; Messi Bids Argentina Farewell (this story)
  8. Okinawa Curfew After Killing; French School Unrest; Messi in India · Al Jazeera
  9. Messi's Final Argentina Game; Aces Hit by Injuries · ESPN
  10. Messi's Farewell Gift Joins the Bizarre Pile · Yahoo Sports
  11. Brazil Up 1.13%, Mexico and Canada Higher as U.S. Slips · New York Post

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