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Actions gunman took before Trump assassination attempt amid security breakdown concerns
WASHINGTON (TND) — Kimberly Cheatle, the head of the Secret Service, broke her silence Monday sitting down with ABC News for the first interview since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Cheatle said she has no plans to resign amid the mounting criticism over the security breakdown but will...
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. ...
Heritage plans to remodel Braddock building as new headquarters, kitchen for nutrition program
As it enters its 41st year as a human services agency in the Monongahela Valley, Heritage Community Initiatives has become a victim of its own success. Based in a former Mellon Bank building in Braddock, the agency operates programs in transportation, nutrition and early childhood education. Fueled by needs during the pandemic, Heritage’s budget has doubled to $6.2 million a year in the past two years as its food program expanded to more than 200,000 meals annually.
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...
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.
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.
Pirates Rookie Paul Skenes Tosses Scoreless Inning in All-Star Debut; Highlights
All eyes are on the 2024 MLB All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas, and Pittsburgh Pirates’ prized rookie Paul Skenes took the mound in the bottom of the first inning. Skenes became the first Pirates’ starter since Jerry Reuss in 1975 to start an All-Star Game and the first ever player drafted No. 1 to start the Midsummer Classic the very next year.
Teen stabbed multiple times in Penn Hills; Suspect arrested after crashing vehicle
PENN HILLS, Pa. — A teenager is in “critical but stable condition” after being stabbed multiple times in Penn Hills Tuesday afternoon. Allegheny County police said the stabbing happened in the 1100 block of Hamil Road around 4:41 p.m. They found a teen boy there, who was taken to a local hospital.
Exclusive photos show cell phone, transmitter found next to Trump shooter’s body
Action News Jax sister station WPXI in Pittsburgh exclusively confirmed Tuesday that Thomas Crooks was spotted by police hanging around the American Glass Research complex more than an hour before the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
Steelers' Championship Victory Seen As Fraudulent By Colin Cowherd: 'Only Super Bowl Where I Thought Officiating Was Really Poor'
The Pittsburgh Steelers come up a lot when discussing Super Bowls. After all, they are tied for the most Super Bowl victories in the NFL and are also responsible for many crucial Super Bowl moments. Pittsburgh's last win in the big game was 15 years ago when they beat the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, while their last appearance was 13 years ago in a loss to the Green Bay Packers. Pittsburgh has won six Super Bowls, and appeared in eight. They won their first Super Bowl since the 1970s during the 2005 season when they took down the number one seed...
Trump's White House Doctor Gives Medical Update After Shooting
Donald Trump's former White House physician said that there was "no concussive effect" from the bullet that grazed the former president's right ear during the assassination attempt at a campaign rally on Saturday. Representative Ronny Jackson of Texas, who served as Trump's doctor during the former president's term in the...
The man killed at a Trump rally died shielding his family. Neighbors share stories of 2 others hurt
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — The bystander killed when a sniper opened fire at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania was a beloved family man and girl dad who served his community with “quiet resilience,” his loved ones said Monday.
Cam Janik drafted by Pittsburgh
(WCIA) — A second Illini was taken in this year’s Major League Baseball draft. Catcher Cam Janik was selected in the 12th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Janik was tied for the second-toughest batter to strikeout in the country this season, named third-team All America and first-team Big Ten.
Paul Skenes Tosses Scoreless Inning in All-Star Game
All eyes are on the 2024 MLB All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas, and Pittsburgh Pirates’ prized rookie Paul Skenes took the mound in the bottom of the first inning. Skenes became the first Pirates’ starter since Jerry Reuss to start an All-Star Game and the first ever player drafted No. 1 to start the Midsummer Classic the ever next year. In his first All-Star Game appearance, Skenes tossed a scoreless inning against the American League’s best. Skenes opened the bottom of the first with a 98 mph fastball at the top of the zone which was fouled off by Steven Kwan. Skenes eventually...
Writer wrongfully adds Steelers Pro Bowler to list of players facing: 'Make or break 2024 season'
Say what you want about Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris, one thing you can't argue about is his production. Quite literally the best start to a career by a RB in franchise history, the decision to decline Najee Harris' fifth-year option was noted as strictly business by both HC Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan.
Paul Skenes Faces Juan Soto, Aaron Judge in Impressive All-Star Game Start
Skenes cruised through his one inning in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Paul Skenes lived up to the hype during his start at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Only 373 days after the Pittsburgh Pirates made him the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft, Skenes started the 2024 All-Star Game for the National League. In the first inning, he worked around a two-out walk to Juan Soto to get out of the frame unscathed.
Report: Gunman in Trump assassination attempt bought ammo just before rally shooting
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania (WPXI) — The suspected gunman in the Trump assassination attempt reportedly bought ammunition shortly before the shooting. Now, the FBI is focusing on a Bethel Park gun shop where the purchase was reportedly made. The owner of Allegheny Arms and Gun Works, in Bethel Park, says...
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