SUMMARY: South Korea’s spy agency reported that North Korea plans to send troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to Yonhap News. This revelation follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning that Ukrainian intelligence indicates 10,000 North Korean troops are being readied to join Russian forces. Zelensky cautioned that the involvement of a third nation could escalate the conflict into a World War. For more updates and breaking news, visit wkrn.com.

North Korea to aid Russian in Ukraine

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SUMMARY: Good morning, Shelby. I’m Megan Pia with WKRN.com. In a significant development, the Texas Supreme Court has halted Robert Robertson’s execution in a shaken baby case. He was set to die for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki. A Texas judge had initially delayed the execution for new evidence, but an appeals court overturned that hold. Advocates petitioned the Supreme Court, which granted the stay. Robertson’s lawyer argues that shaken baby syndrome has been discredited and cites his undiagnosed autism as a reason for his emotional response. The next hearing is scheduled for Monday. For ongoing updates, visit wkrn.com.

Texas halts execution after last-minute appeal

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SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has published its winter outlook for December through February. It predicts below-average temperatures for the northern U.S. and above-average temps for the southern third and Eastern Seaboard, including East Tennessee. Precipitation forecasts show above-average levels in the North and below-average in the South, with East Tennessee having equal chances for either. These patterns resemble typical La Niña conditions, which may lead to warmer and drier Southern areas. Overall, East Tennessee is expected to experience average temperatures with intermittent cold periods and significant variability throughout the season. Updates will follow in November.

The outlook calls for periods of cold weather ahead, only forecasting about two weeks in advance.

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