5 minutes | Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Christa Pike is awake and talking after surviving a botched lethal injection, as Tennessee pauses its remaining 2026 executions and launches an independent investigation; Dolly Parton’s estate accuses her nephew Bryan Seaver of going to bizarre lengths to avoid being served with legal papers amid an escalating family feud; plus, Reba McEntire opens her vault for a massive charity auction featuring more than 200 pieces of career memorabilia, while Delta and United passengers face widespread delays after technology problems disrupt operations—it’s the Tea with KP!