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New details emerge about the Trump rally shooter, but still no sign of a motive
Days after a lone gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, law enforcement officials are still trying to determine a motive. Investigators have searched the 20-year-old’s home, vehicle, computer and phone and have yet to find any type of manifesto or meaningful clue, officials close to the case reportedly told The Associated Press.
Funeral details announced for Corey Comperatore, hero firefighter killed during Trump assassination attempt
Funeral details have been announced for hero firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the assassination attempt against President Trump last weekend. A public procession is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday from Freeport Community Park in Freeport, Pennsylvania to Laube Hall in Freeport. Visitation will be from 2 to 4...
Trump calls widow of firefighter who died protecting his family: 'He was very kind'
The widow of the volunteer firefighter who was shot and killed over the weekend at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania says the former president called her and was "very kind," a report says. Helen Comperatore wrote on Facebook that Trump phoned her on Tuesday, three days after her husband Corey...
Donald Trump to attend funeral of Corey Comperatore, firefighter killed during assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump will attend the private funeral planned this week for firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the assassination attempt against him last weekend, The Post has learned. Comperatore was supporting Trump at the Saturday campaign rally when shots rang out from a nearby rooftop in Butler,...
Chilling photo of would-be Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks taken by sniper nearly an hour before attempted assassination
One of the final photos of would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks shows the 20-year-old gunman crawling on the ground and seemingly scoping out a spot from which to shoot at former President Donald Trump nearly one hour before the attack. The image was taken around 5:30 p.m. Saturday by a...
An International Olympic Competition in Our Backyard!
As the world's attention turns to Paris for the Olympics, did you know you can also witness a remarkable sporting event right here in Western Pennsylvania? The Special Olympics North America Softball Championship is a unique opportunity to cheer on some extraordinary athletes. The Special Olympics North America Softball Championship...
Who is Trent Conaway? Here’s what we know about the Mayor of East Palestine Ohio
East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway is slated to speak Wednesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Conaway was the Mayor of East Palestine, Ohio, when a Norfolk Southern train derailed on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Twenty of the 38 cars that derailed were carrying hazardous materials. After the accident,...
Iowa Sen. Grassley calls for investigation following shooting at Trump rally
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is calling for an investigation into the policies and procedures of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) in light of the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Grassley, a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is sending...
‘The Play Got Messed Up:’ Steelers’ Christian Kuntz Details Failed Fake FG Against Browns
Fake field goals and punts land in one of two camps. Brilliant play calls and “every coach involved in this should be fired.” At its best, you’ve had highlight-reel moments. At its worst, you have some of the worst plays in football history. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ fake field goal against the Cleveland Browns was much closer to that latter camp.
Colorado lawmakers react to Trump assassination attempt, condemn political violence
Most Colorado lawmakers and officials are denouncing violent political rhetoric after Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Others are casting blame. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a gunman fired several shots at Trump from...
Judge limits taxpayer funds for father's death penalty defense in New Kensington slaying
A Westmoreland County judge said she will limit defense spending of taxpayer funds for the pending trial of a Brackenridge man who faces a potential death sentence in connection with the alleged killing of his 9-year-old son. Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio said Wednesday excessive costs incurred by public defenders...
Pittsburgh-area parks host first permanent U.S. courts for blind tennis
Chuck Gottus was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at about age 10. At first the degenerative eye disease compromised only what he saw at night, but by his 40s he had almost no peripheral vision. He’d given up on sports until about two years ago, when his wife got him to try a version of tennis designed for the blind and visually impaired (BVI).
Trial underway for man accused of killing off-duty Oakdale police officer in act of road rage
PITTSBURGH — Wednesday marked the third day in the trial of Kevin McSwiggen, the manaccused of shooting and killing off-duty Oakdale police officer Charles Stipetich Jr., 23, in July 2022. The defense for McSwiggen said it will be trying to prove he was acting in self-defense. Much of the...
Pittsburgher blasts city Democratic leaders during Republican National Convention
PITTSBURGH — Erin Koper is a Pittsburgh resident who's active in her neighborhood of Elliot and in the Allegheny County Republican Party. On Tuesday, she used her time to speak at the Republican National Convention to blast Democrats back home. "The Democrats have given Pittsburgh 'defund the police' on...
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