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Failed Tennessee execution renews the debate over death penalty methods

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The failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee, which was halted after two doses of the lethal drug were administered, has reignited debates over death penalty methods.

Tennessee officials haven't yet explained what went wrong during the failed execution of Christa Pike, which was called off after she was given two doses of the drug meant to kill her.

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