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Spotty raindrops Wednesday, but another long dry stretch will follow
The first half of the summer season has been on the dry side across the Mahoning and Shenango valleys and there won't be many rain chances over the coming 5-6 days. That said, an approaching cold front will spark a scattering of showers and storms on Wednesday. Beyond that, high pressure will build into the region and more comfortable air will settle in for a couple of days. Thursday and Friday will be quite pleasant with low humidity and an abundance of sunshine.
Watch: Bernie Moreno speaks at Republican National Convention
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Bernie Moreno, who’s running for U.S. Senate in Ohio, spoke Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Moreno, a businessman from Cleveland looking to unseat Democrat Sherrod Brown, was scheduled to speak Tuesday night on the main stage. Before that, he sat down with Chip Brewster of Nexstar Media Wire. […]
Secret Service ‘solely responsible’ for implementation and execution of security at the Trump rally site, director tells CNN
(CNN) — The US Secret Service was “solely responsible” for the implementation and execution of security at the site of Saturday’s rally for former President Donald Trump’s campaign, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle told CNN’s Whitney Wild in an interview Tuesday evening.
Brandon Aiyuk Will Be Traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
It is official: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brand Aiyuk has asked for a trade after unsuccessful attempts to reach a contract extension. Aiyuk, a second-team All-Pro in 2023, is entering the option year of his rookie deal. He’s due to make $14.1 million this season. The 49ers have...
RNC protests more muted than expected following Trump assassination attempt
Protests at the Republican National Convention have been more muted than expected, likely due to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump days prior. The attempted assassination of Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania, rally has caused many Democrats and left-wing activists to tone down their rhetoric as the country reels from the first major […]
Local official says blaming Butler police for Trump rally security failure ‘couldn't be more wrong'
In the days since a gunman tried to assassinate Donald Trump, a township in rural Pennsylvania has received a barrage of hate mail and angry phone calls blaming its officers for failing to keep the former president safe. Now Butler Township Manager Tom Knights is pushing back. “They couldn’t be...
Priester Adds Pitching Depth To Pirates Staff
Quinn Priester could be the pitching surprise of the season’s second half for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He’s back. After completing a rehab program at Triple-A Indianapolis, Priester was recalled to the Pirates for MLB duty last week. What a pitching welcome Priester gave Pirates’ skipper Derek Shelton and his teammates in Milwaukee.
Illinois catcher Camden Janik drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates
Another Illini baseball player heard his name called during this week’s MLB Draft. Catcher/outfielder Camden Janik was chosen in the 12th round (No. 354 overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday afternoon. Janik, a Wauconda High School alum, hit .356 with 7 HR, 49 RBI, and finished with a .973...
Few residents opt out of $600 million class action settlement in East Palestine train derailment
Few people ultimately opted out of the $600 million class action settlement Norfolk Southern offered to people affected by last year's disastrous East Palestine train derailment despite the questions residents raised about the deal, lawyers said. The plaintiffs' attorneys said only 22 of the nearly 2,000 households in the small...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington hopes 21-man draft class contains proper mix of college experience, potential
Jul. 16—The Pittsburgh Pirates selected 21 players over the past three days of the MLB Draft in hopes of building a stronger farm system with prospects who might someday impact the playing field and clubhouse at PNC Park. General manager Ben Cherington and his talent evaluators vetted and eventually selected 11 pitchers, four shortstops, three outfielders, two catchers and a third baseman. ...
Psychologist discusses mental health impact of assassination attempt against Donald Trump
The FBI is learning more about the actions of the gunman in the days leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.Investigators revealed that Thomas Crooks purchased 50 rounds of ammunition the day of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.Though they've talked to hundreds of people and scoured Crooks' phone and social media, investigators have not been able to pinpoint his motive.Trump's attempted assassination and the bystander's death that followed came during a time of deep political division. The images of Sunday's shooting have been a source of stress for many.Action News' Alicia Vitarelli spoke with a psychologist on Tuesday about the mental health impact of this incident.Watch the video above to learn more.
Chatham University announces closure of Orchard Hall
Chatham University announced on July 1 that Orchard Hall, the only residential building at Eden Hall, will close for the 2024-25 academic year. Eden Hall is around a 45-minute drive from the Shadyside campus, and this sudden closure was made due to the ongoing University-wide reorganization effort. The reorganization aims...
North Huntingdon man pleads guilty to sexual assault of teen
A North Huntingdon man was ordered Tuesday to serve up to four years in prison for sexual assault of a teenage girl. Brandon Roy Satolli, 29, pleaded guilty to felony counts of statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and child pornography in connection with allegations from last July in which a then 13-year-old girl told police she had sexual contact with a 28-year-old man.
A timeline of the assassination attempt on former President Trump
Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally Saturday that set off panic as a bloodied Trump was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried into his vehicle. A former fire chief attending the rally with family was killed, as was the gunman. Two...
UTSA head coaches son shields colleague during Trump assassination attempt
SAN ANTONIO – On Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, as eight shots rang out among a crowd of thousands at a rally for former President Donald Trump, people of all ages, shapes, and sizes took cover. Jake Traylor did not think of himself in this situation, but the well-being of...
No, viral video of man yelling ‘slash Republican throats’ doesn't show suspected Trump rally shooter
Editor's note: The video referenced in this VERIFY story contains graphic language. A video clip with millions of views is being shared online with claims it shows Thomas Matthew Crooks screaming into a crowd and making threats against Republicans and fascists. The FBI identified Crooks as the shooter behind the...
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