Supreme Court allows execution of Tennessee woman after it was halted

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The Supreme Court has allowed the Tennessee execution of Christa Pike for the murder of her classmate when she was 18-years-old. This comes shortly after a federal court halted the execution just before it was scheduled. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch has the latest. 

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Supreme Court allows execution of Tennessee woman after it was halted03:39UP NEXTCornell agrees to independent investigation into handling of rape allegations02:44Flooding triggers State of Emergency01:13Florida woman indicted in connection to shooting at Rihanna’s L.A. home02:29Suspect and two victims dead in Virginia workplace shooting01:57Federal court halts Christa Pike's execution05:14Get more newsonBest of NBC News

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