- Tennessee's execution of Krista Pike was botched twice, leading to her survival and hospitalization; Governor Bill Lee has halted all remaining executions this year.
- An attempted terror attack occurred on a flyDubai passenger plane; the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the Indian
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