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Trump assassination attempt: Homeland Security investigates Secret Service handling of rally security
The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general says it has opened up an investigation into the U.S. Secret Service’s handling of security for former President Donald Trump on the day a gunman tried to assassinate him at a Pennsylvania rally. Video above: Get the Facts: Verifying claims made about...
Column | The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally fun again
The Pittsburgh Pirates have brought fun and excitement back to a fan base and city ready to watch winning baseball once again. Last season, the Pirates finished fourth in the NL Central with a 76-86 record. It’s been a while since the Bucs have had much fun. The ballclub has not had a winning season since 2018 and has not won a postseason series since 2013.
Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates: How to buy tickets for the weekend series
The Home Run Derby and All-Star Game are finished. At least for a while, so is the country singer who gave the world that memorable edition of the national anthem ahead of the home run competition. For the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates, the second half of the season will...
Sloped roof used by Trump rally gunman had 'safety factor' considerations: Secret Service director
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said in an interview that aired Tuesday morning that a sloped roof used by the gunman who attempted an assassination of former President Trump last weekend at a rally had “safety factor” considerations. “That building in particular has a sloped roof, at its...
TV Q&A: Did Celina Pompeani Mathison leave ‘Pittsburgh Today Live’?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: What happened to Bob Pompeani’s daughter who used to always be on Channel 2 news? Did she retire or get another job?. — Bonnie,...
‘Of all the places’: Deep red Butler, Pennsylvania, grapples with Trump assassination attempt
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — On the streets of Butler, Pennsylvania, in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the same four words have been spoken again and again: “Of all the places.”. Butler, home to some 13,000 people, and the county whose grand...
Three days after attempted assassination, Trump shooter remains an elusive enigma
BETHEL PARK, Pa. (AP) — After three days, an enigmatic portrait emerged of the 20-year-old man who came close to killing former President Donald Trump with a high-velocity bullet: He was an intelligent loner with few friends, an apparently thin social media footprint and no hints of strong political beliefs that would suggest a motive for an attempted assassination. Even after the FBI cracked into Thomas Matthew Crooks' cellphone, scoured his computer, home and car, and interviewed more than 100 people, the mystery of why...
Police Saw Crooks Before Shooting
Our news partners at WPXI report that police saw shooter Thomas Crooks before the attempted assassination happened. According to their reporting, multiple law enforcement sources say that Crooks was spotted by police at least a half hour before the shooting. He was seen by at least one officer with a range finder; police then called that into the command center.
The Steelers trading for Brandon Aiyuk is complicated. Here’s why
On Tuesday, Brandon Aiyuk requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers, which re-sparked the Pittsburgh Steelers trade rumors. On paper, this is a dream scenario for the Steelers. They have searched high and low for a wide receiver since they moved Diontae Johnson in March. However, there are deeper layers to peel back in Aiyuk’s trade request and, more importantly, the cost it would take for the Steelers.
More details surface about actions of Thomas Crooks ahead of Trump shooting
BETHEL PARK, Pa. — More details are surfacing about the actions of20-year-old Thomas Crooks, of Bethel Park, in the hours before he allegedly shot former President Donald Trump. The morning of the shooting, officials said Crooks bought ammunition at Allegheny Arms & Gun Works, which is a mile from...
Witness captures chilling footage of gunman aiming at Trump rally
Baltimore (WBFF) — We're hearing from the man who took the now viral video of the suspect perched on a roof in the attempted assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump--the witness sharing his experience as the chaos unfolded Saturday. They are images that won't soon be forgotten--suspected killer...
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.
DHS Inspector General opens probe into Secret Service over Trump shooting
The Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General said Wednesday that it has opened an investigation into the Secret Service’s handling of security at former President Trump’s Saturday rally when a gunman attempted to assassinate him. The probe was listed under the “Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats” mission area on the Inspector General’s website. It had […]
What was the shooter's motive? How did he get so close? Six unanswered questions about the Trump rally shooting
The attempted assassination of former President Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday marks the first time in 43 years such a threat was made on a former or current U.S. president's life. The FBI is leading the investigation into the shooting that left Trump wounded in...
Paul Skenes Got Special Hall of Fame Honor After Scoreless MLB All-Star Game Start
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes, along with a couple of other players, received a special Baseball Hall of Fame honor after the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes has lived up to seemingly every challenge during his stellar rookie year, and Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game, a 5-3 loss for the National League, was no different.
Family of victim at Trump rally shooting releases statement
The family of James Copenhaver, who was injured Saturday evening during the assassination attempt of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has issued the following statement to media:. “The Copenhaver family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support for James ‘Jim’ as he recovers from the injuries that...
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