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Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne arrive at 2024 MLB All-Star Game red carpet in style
Baseball's newest power couple is stunting on the MLB All-Star Game red carpet. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and starter for Tuesday's game Paul Skenes. arrived with girlfriend, LSU gymnast and social media sensation Livvy Dunne. Skenes wore a white suit and black tie while Dunne wore a "neutral-colored, sparkly dress" for the occasion, she told MLB Network.
MLB All-Star Game: Rookie pitchers to start Midseason classic
Paul Skenes has been in the big leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates for just over two months. And in that time, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft has taken the league by storm — while also adding a fresh chapter to the excitement surrounding America's past time as one of the sports' exciting young talents.
New details emerge about would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks’ family — including his ‘hardworking’ big sister
Details are beginning to trickle out about the family of would-be Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks — even federal investigators struggle to determine a clear motive for the attack that shocked the nation. The Crooks family has so far been silent and kept out of the public eye. Neighbors...
Small-town officer who confronted Trump gunman praised by local official
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — 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...
Widow of hero firefighter Corey Comperatore killed at Trump rally shooting reveals ex-prez called her: ‘He was very kind’
The grieving widow of the hero firefighter killed during a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump said the former president called her Tuesday to offer his condolences. “He was very kind and said he would continue to call me in the days and weeks ahead,” Helen Comperatore wrote of Trump on her private Facebook page.
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. […]
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...
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 […]
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.
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...
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...
Mic'd Up Livvy Dunne Cheered on Paul Skenes at 2024 MLB All-Star Game
Livvy Dunne cheered on her boyfriend during his big start. Paul Skenes started the 2024 MLB All-Star Game for the National League, and the rookie pitcher had a famous fan on hand for the occasion. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie's girlfriend Livvy Dunne was in the stands and mic'd up during his one inning of work.
Livvy Dunne praises boyfriend Paul Skenes’ pitching ahead of All-Star Game start: ‘It is incredible’
Before Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes took the MLB All-Star Game mound in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday night, he strutted the red carpet with Livvy Dune, his LSU gymnast and social media star girlfriend. Skenes, wearing a white suit and black tie, and Dunne, wearing a sparkling neutral-colored dress, were pulled...
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...
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