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Trump shooting likely a security "breakdown," says former Secret Service supervisor
BOSTON – A former deputy assistant director with the United States Secret Service, said he believes there were logistical breakdowns that allowed an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania.Dr. Ron Layton oversaw presidential details during his time at the Secret Service. After seeing Trump grazed by a bullet and another man killed during the Saturday campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, Layton said his first reaction was shock."What immediately stood out is, how could this happen?" Layton told WBZ-TV. "The Secret Service generally governs protective operations with two lines of effort. No. 1 is the...
Trump Media stock price surges after failed assassination attempt
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock price soared 32% in Monday trading as Wall Street recalculated the odds of former President Donald Trump succeeding in his reelection campaign following Saturday's failed assassination attempt.The company, which owns the Truth Social platform, jumped $9.98 to $40.87 in morning trading. The jump reverses a six-week slump in Trump Media shares, which have exhibited volatile trading patterns since going public in March. Trump Media — whose ticker symbol, "DJT," is the same as the former president's initials — is viewed by some as a so-called meme stock because its wild swings are influenced largely by social media...
Red Sox draft outfielder Braden Montgomery 12th overall
BOSTON -- The Red Sox drafted Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery on Sunday night, adding some more talent to a pretty loaded Boston farm system.The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Montgomery was the No. 8 prospect heading into this year's draft, but fell to the Red Sox with the 12th overall pick due to a broken ankle he suffered late last season. A switch-hitter at the plate, Montgomery played mostly right field for the Aggies, but he is seen as a versatile defender who can play all over the outfield at the professional level. Montgomery was born in Iowa but grew up in Mississippi,...
Keller: Trump assassination attempt leaves so many unanswered questions
The opinions expressed below are Jon Keller's, not those of WBZ, CBS News or Paramount Global.BOSTON - The question about the horrendous events surrounding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania this past weekend isn't why did it happen.It's - what took so long?History of attempted assassinations Take it from a Baby Boomer who grew up with presidential assassinations and attempts: JFK in 1963, MLK and RFK in 1968, George Wallace in 1972, Gerald Ford in 1975 (twice!), Ronald Reagan in 1981. Before there was disco, there was the domestic terror craze of the 1970s, when dozens...
UMass Memorial starts unique postpartum program to help moms recover at home
WORCESTER - A new program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is offering women a unique chance to receive the postpartum care they would normally receive at the hospital right in their own homes. They say it's the first program of its kind in the country.Dr. Dejah Judelson is soaking up every moment with her four-month-old daughter Darcy, the newest addition to the family of five. Judelson has delivered all three of her children via cesarean section, but this time, the experience was a little different. That's because she received traditional postpartum care in a non-traditional setting - her...
Concerns about Election Day safety in Boston in wake of Trump rally shooting
BOSTON - More than 24 hours after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, questions are swirling about the shooter involved and what this means for the election season across the country, including in Boston.The shooter responsible for attempting to assassinate Trump has been identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks."It's a horrible situation""It's a horrible situation, a terrible state of affairs," said WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.While law enforcement works to determine Crooks' motive, Keller predicts communities nationwide, including here in Massachusetts, are working to find a way forward."People are recoiling in horror, they're afraid, they're anxious, completely understandable and...
Copa America final delayed after fans breach security gates
The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed more than an hour on Sunday evening because of crowd issues.Hours before kickoff, fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, one of the host sites of the 2026 World Cup.Video posted on social media showed fans, mostly wearing Colombia's yellow and red colors, jumping over security railings near the Southwest entrance of the stadium and running past police officers and stadium attendants. Screams could be heard in the background.A handful of people could be seen receiving medical treatment and asking for water...
Biden on Trump rally shooting: "Politics must never be a literal battlefield"
Washington — President Biden addressed the nation Sunday night from the Oval Office, saying the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump requires Americans "to take a step back" to determine "how we go forward from here." "We can't allow this violence to be normalized," Mr. Biden said. "The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that." He added that "politics must never be a literal battlefield, God forbid, a killing field." The president cited a number of violent political acts in recent years, including the Jan. 6,...
Spain wins 4th European Championship title, beating England 2-1
Spain won a record fourth European Championship title on Sunday after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory over England, whose painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.Oyarzabal slid in to poke home Marc Cucurella's cross, just when the game at Berlin's Olympiastadion seemed destined for extra time after the latest show of resilience by England at the tournament.Substitute Cole Palmer equalized for England in the 73rd minute to cancel out Nico Williams' opener in the 47th from 17-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal's pass.Spain also won the title in 1964, 2008 and 2012."I did my job and what...
Devers' home run breaks seat, Red Sox beat Royals heading into All-Star break
BOSTON - Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer that broke a seat deep in right field at Fenway Park, Dominic Smith also had a two-run shot and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Sunday to take the series. The Red Sox won their second straight after losing the opener. Boston improved to a major league-best 9-3 in July and is 20-8 since June 12.All-Star Devers sent a first-inning slider from Brady Singer (5-6) with an estimated exit velocity of 114.7 mph a projected 439 feet, crashing into the top of a seat and loosening up the...
Pennsylvania State Police identify 3 victims shot at Trump rally
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Pennsylvania State Police have identified three victims who were shot during the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.The deceased victim was identified as Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, Pa. The second victim, who was wounded in the shooting, has been identified as 57-year-old David Dutch, of New Kensington, Pa. He is currently listed in stable condition. The third victim, who is also listed in stable condition, was identified as James Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township, Pa., according to a media release from state police. Both wounded victims were...
Heat advisory issued across most of Massachusetts through late Tuesday
BOSTON – The dangerous heat returns to Massachusetts Monday, so be prepared and take precautions.The WBZ-TV weather team has a NEXT Weather Alert in effect for this week's stretch of hot, humid, and potentially stormy weather across the Boston area. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Massachusetts from 8 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday.An excessive heat watch has been issued for nearly all of Massachusetts Tuesday. The National Weather Service will also likely begin an air quality alert this week because of the extreme heat. Heat index values Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon will...
Ex-classmate of Trump rally shooter describes him as "normal boy"
Washington — The gunman who fired shots at former President Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, was rejected from his high school's rifle team, according to a former classmate.The classmate, Jameson Myers, graduated in 2022 with the gunman, whom the FBI identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, age 20. Myers was a member of the Bethel Park High School varsity rifle team and said he and Crooks were close in elementary school, but not in high school.Crooks tried out for the rifle team his freshman year, Myers said, but did not make the junior varsity roster. Myers said Crooks...
Massachusetts State Police increase presence after Trump assassination attempt
BOSTON – Massachusetts State Police said Sunday they will have an increased presence in "highly trafficked areas" a day after an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Assassination attempt against former President Donald TrumpInvestigators say 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire during Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump was grazed by a bullet in the ear and whisked off stage by Secret Service agents, but has since been released from the hospital.Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed Sunday that Corey Comperatore, a rally attendee, died in the shooting. Shapiro said Comperatore was attempting to...
Pennsylvania man killed at Trump rally identified: "Corey died a hero"
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) - A spectator who was killed in a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday has been identified as Corey Comperatore. He was shot while attempting to shield his family from the gunfire, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said at a news conference Sunday."Corey was the very best of us," Shapiro said. "Corey died a hero. Corey dove on his family to protect them last night. Corey was a 'girl dad.' Corey was a firefighter. Corey went to church every Sunday. Corey loved his community." The shooting also injured Trump and critically injured...
Biden calls for independent review of Trump assassination attempt
Washington — President Biden spoke Sunday about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, saying he is directing an independent review of the security and events at the Pennsylvania rally to determine what went wrong. The president said he will speak to the nation further from the Oval Office Sunday night. One spectator was killed at the rally and two were critically wounded. Trump was injured with a graze wound to his ear. Mr. Biden said he wants to ensure Trump gets the security he needs."Last night, I spoke with Donald Trump," the president said in his Sunday afternoon remarks. "I'm...
2024 RNC begins on heels of assassination attempt. Here's what to know.
Washington — Former President Donald Trump will officially become the GOP nominee for president at this week's Republican National Convention, days after surviving an assassination attempt.The four-day event kicks off on Monday, just two days after a gunman opened fire at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, grazing Trump's ear. Rally attendee Corey Comperatore, 50, was killed, and two others, identified as 57-year-old David Dutch and 74-year-old James Copenhaver, were wounded. The shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by a Secret Service sniper.The attack has put federal, state and local law enforcement officials on even higher alert heading into the...
Melania Trump releases statement after husband's assassination attempt
The family of former President Donald Trump is grateful for the quick actions of law enforcement officials who "risked their own lives to protect" him when an gunman opened fire at a rally on Saturday, with a bullet grazing the former president and leaving a bystander dead. The former president was grazed in the right ear when a suspected gunman — identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks — opened fire while Trump was on the stage at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Secret Service said it had "neutralized" the shooter, who is now dead. On Sunday, Trump called on the...
Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl champion, dies at 40
BALTIMORE -- Jacoby Jones, former wide receiver and kick return specialist who helped the Baltimore Ravens win their last Super Bowl, has died, the Baltimore Ravens confirmed on Sunday. He was 40 years old.The Jones family said in a statement that he died at his home in New Orleans. Jones celebrated his birthday on July 11. "We want to express our gratitude for all the kind thoughts and support you have shown us during this challenging time," the family shared in a statement through the NFL Players Association. "Your ongoing support and respecting our privacy means a lot to us."Jones...
Proposed Everett soccer stadium "going to happen this time around," mayor believes
BOSTON – It's a problem many New England cities can relate to - dwindling commercial revenues eroding the tax base as working from home empties out downtowns and inflation boosts business costs and prompts consumers to curb their spending. Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution.Soccer stadium proposed for New England RevolutionWith the Encore casino as a lynchpin, DeMaria said in an interview with WBZ-TV that he is urging the Legislature to press for the approvals he needs to advance plans for a 25,000-seat soccer stadium. The venue is proposed...
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