in called tropical storm joaquin currently strengthening over the atlantic. we are going to watch that one throughout the day. and the pumpkins as well. not even the pope could save her life. kelly gissendaner, the woman convicted of plotting the 1997 murder of her husband, was executed overnight in georgia. she was put to death after a five-hour delay and several failed appeals, including one from the pope himself. she s the state s first female to be executed in 70 years. and speaking of the pope, brand new overnight, controversial kentucky clerk kim davis revealing that she met with pope francis while he was here in the united states. he reportedly told her to, quote, stay strong, and also gave her rosie beads. at least that s what she is saying. former arkansas governor mike huckabee who has been by davis side from the very beginning said quote while media is claerming all over themselves because pope francis commented on climate change he was having a humble and quiet meeting