Christa Pike is making significant strides in her recovery after surviving a botched execution in Tennessee ... but doctors are still trying to determine the extent of any lasting psychological and cognitive damage ... TMZ has learned.
An attorney for Christa tells TMZ ... she's continuing to improve physically and is now able to walk more on her own. The attorney says Christa's speech has also improved, and she's now able to communicate more clearly and form full sentences.
However, her attorney says her cognitive and psychological functioning are still being monitored and it could take another month or longer before there's a clearer picture of any potential long-term effects from the ordeal.
Ilhan Omar is addressing the longstanding allegation she married her brother to commit immigration fraud.
During an interview with MS NOW's Chris Hayes, the Minnesota congresswoman was asked whether her former husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, is actually her brother, responding, "Not to my knowledge."
Omar also called the allegations "insane," pushing back against claims surrounding her 2009 marriage to Elmi. The allegations have circulated for years, though no evidence has publicly established that Elmi is her brother.
The interview comes after federal agents raided Omar's Washington, D.C., home on October 12 as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
Trump has denied involvement in the raid, while the Justice Department says agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant.
According to Reuters, investigators are examining whether Omar or members of her family made false statements in immigration paperwork dating back decades.
Omar has denied wrongdoing and accused President Donald Trump's administration of using the investigation to intimidate her ahead of the midterm elections.
John Anderson, the legendary country singer known for hits like "Swingin'" and "Straight Tequila Night," has died ... according to his family.
The Country Music Hall of Famer's family announced his death Wednesday in a statement shared on his official social media accounts.
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"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend," his family wrote.
They continued ... "To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives. To us, he was so much more. He was the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely, and made every ordinary moment feel special."
Newly released bodycam footage shows the chaotic moments leading up to a Mississippi police officer fatally shooting a 1-year-old boy during a suspected shoplifting incident at Walmart.
The disturbing video captures officers rushing into the parking lot of a Senatobia Walmart on June 14 after receiving reports that two women suspected of stealing diapers and baby clothes were fleeing the store.
The footage shows the women getting into a gray sedan with 1-year-old Kohen Wiley inside as officers approach the vehicle and repeatedly order the driver to stop.
Patricia "Tan Mom" Krentcil claims she nearly ended up in handcuffs after an encounter with ICE agents ... and she believes her famously dark tan made her a target.
During a recent episode of her "Light Tan Up" podcast with friend and co-host Adam Barta and guest Tom Arnold, Tan Mom recalled walking out of a restaurant with her girlfriend when she says ICE agents stopped her and questioned whether she was an American citizen.
Patricia says she told the agents she was a U.S. citizen ... but claims the situation nearly escalated to the point where she was going to be handcuffed and taken away, all because of her dark complexion.
Russell Brand says he's got god in his corner during his ongoing sexual assault trial in London.
In a video posted Wednesday, the accused actor and his wife, Laura Brand, are talking about the trial ... admitting they'll be "extremely cautious" about what they say.
Laura mentioned that anytime they pull up to the courthouse, she feels like she's been putting on armor and gearing up for battle ... prompting Brand to whip out his Bible.
Twitch streamer Manuel Otto's channel and livestream were pulled by the streaming platform after the gaming creator's apparent suicide, TMZ has learned.
A spokesperson for Twitch saidthe company "moved quickly" to remove both Otto's channel and the video to "prevent it from being viewed by others."
The spokesperson added, "What took place is horrible, and the mental health and wellbeing of our community matters deeply to us."
New Mexico's Attorney General says Donald Trump's administration has been blocking his investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, TMZ has learned.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez sat down with Jakson for "TMZ In The Know" ... where he tells us Trump and U.S. AG Todd Blanchehave been hindering their efforts to dig into the accused pedophile's crimes.
Torrez tells us they submitted a Touhy request earlier this year for unredacted and unrestricted access to complete Epstein files ... and they were "stonewalled."
Sarah Palin's asking her followers to send prayers Ron Duguay's way amid his cancer battle.
The former Vice Presidential candidate took to her Instagram story Sunday to share photos of her boyfriend in his hospital bed, leaning on her faith during this tough time.
One photo shows Sarah holding the former NHL star's hand, which she captioned ... "Prayers for Ron Duguay so appreciated."
This week's Chix On Netflix is a lovely lady from two dating shows -- Can you guess who she is based on these fun facts:
She and her love interest, Charlie, finished as runner ups on Season 6 of "Too Hot To Handle," but that's not her only Netflix appearance ... She was also on Season 4 of "Perfect Match."
Ex-NFL starCordarrelle Patterson was treated like any other arrestee, apparently ... because cops had no issue slapping handcuffs on him, as photos obtained by TMZ show.
We've obtained photos from Patterson's arrest on Saturday ... and they show the former Pro Bowl running back and return specialist standing in a gray T-shirt and shorts with his hands restrained behind his back.
As we reported ... Patterson was arrested after cops responded to a call about a domestic disturbance.
The JPMorgan exec being sued for alleged sexual harassment by an ex-JPMorgan banker says she's tired of dealing with “vile” jokes about her as she battles her accuser in court ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the exec, Lorna Hajdini, claims she cannot even walk down the street “like a normal human being” due to the false claims brought by the banker.
She says she has been waiting for over a year to “clear her name” over the claims made by John Doe.
Teresa Giudice says she could use some prayers from fans for her daughter, Milania ... and she even came on the TMZ tour bus to ask for them!
That's right ... we were cruising around L.A. when we ran into "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star -- who took a few minutes out of her busy schedule to hop on the bus and answer some questions.
We got updates on all of Teresa's family -- including her husband, Joe, whom she just went to the White House to advocate for -- and we asked how Milania is doing after a tense incident between her and sister Gia at Tampa International Airport. Milania revealed she's bipolar after the shocking argument.
Mod Sun is remembering his ex-girlfriend Sahara Ray with an emotional tribute following her shocking death ... opening up about their romance and the lasting impact she had on his life.
The musician broke his silence Wednesday in a heartfelt Instagram post, calling Sahara "pure magic" and reflecting on the special bond they shared.
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"This is who Sahara was in this world. Pure magic. She could turn any moment into art," Mod wrote, adding that whenever she walked into a room, it suddenly became vibrant.
Whitney Rose may be showing off her ta-tas in Sin City ... if the price is right, TMZ has learned.
A spokesperson for Larry Flynt's Hustler Club in Las Vegas tells TMZ ... the 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star has been offered $40K for a 10-minute topless burlesque show.
We are told the club initially approached Whitney's team about a hosting appearance, and after some back and forth, made the offer for her to take the stage and perform instead.
Whitney would be collaborating with Hustler's Electric Fantasy team for the performance to make those 10 minutes memorable.
Olivier Martinez is pleased with the court proceedings, at least so far, in his domestic violence dispute with Halle Berry, so his lawyer says there's no reason he'd angrily race out of court.
Olivier's attorney Patrick Baghdaserians tells TMZ ... the report he and his client stormed out of the courtroom during Tuesday's testimony is false, and they'd simply requested a bathroom break. He says the judge granted them 3 minutes to step out, and they wasted no time.
Baghdaserians also shot down claims they might have been unhappy with the testimony that day, telling us Olivier is happy with how the case is currently unfolding.
