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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...
Shannen Doherty, "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" star, dies at 53
Shannen Doherty, best known for her roles on "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210," has died at the age of 53. She had been battling cancer since 2015."It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress, Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13th she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease," said her publicist, Leslie Sloane, in a statement to CBS News. "The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can...
Law enforcement swarm home of Trump rally shooter in Bethel Park
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Law enforcement swarmed a Bethel Park home believed to be connected to the shooter in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Public records show the home, located on Milford Drive in Bethel Park, is that of 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, who federal law enforcement officials identified as the shooter who opened fire at the rally in Butler on Saturday evening.The road to the home was shut down on Sunday and neighbors have been evacuated.One neighbor, who lives only a few homes down the road from the gunman, said police evacuated from her home in the middle of...
Trump rally gunman identified as 20-year-old Pennsylvania man
The gunman who fired shots at former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday night has been identified by the FBI as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. Crooks was from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, about an hour south of Butler. He was killed by a Secret Service sniper at the rally, officials said. In a statement, the FBI said: "The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information...
Former Boston Police Commissioner expects security to "ratchet up" at upcoming events
BOSTON - Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis discussed the impact of shots being fired during former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.Shots were fired toward former President Trump on Saturday evening at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump was speaking on stage at the rally when shots were fired, and he was quickly rushed offstage. The Secret Service said the Former President is now safe and being checked at a nearby hospital. The Butler County District Attorney confirmed to CBS Pittsburgh station that two people are dead: the gunman and an audience member. Increasing security after Trump rally shootingEd Davis is a...
Rafael Devers homers and Red Sox blank Royals 5-0
BY KEN POWTAK Associated PressBOSTON - Kutter Crawford took a one-hitter into the eighth inning, Rafael Devers hit a solo homer and the Boston Red Sox beat potential AL All-Star starter Seth Lugo in a 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Crawford (6-7) struck out four and walked one, throwing 76 of his 96 pitches for strikes. He gave up Maikel Garcia's leadoff single in the eighth before manager Alex Cora lifted him. The righty walked off to a standing ovation. "It feels good when you can kind of go to your back pocket and anything you...
Trump says bullet "pierced the upper part of my right ear" at rally
Former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday night to thank the law enforcement officials for their quick actions after was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear" during an incident at his rally in Pennsylvania earlier in the day.Multiple shots were fired during the former president's rally before the suspected shooter was neutralized by a Secret Service sniper, according to law enforcement officials. One spectator is dead, and two more were critically injured. The presumptive Republican nominee said he heard "a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the...
Trump rally attendees react to shooting: "I thought it was firecrackers"
Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday as he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired. The Secret Service issued a statement that Trump is safe, while the campaign said the former president is "fine." Trump said in a social media post that a bullet struck his right ear.The gunman is dead after being shot by a Secret Service sniper, law enforcement sources said. One spectator was killed, and two spectators were critically injured, officials said.In a statement early Sunday morning, the FBI identified the shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew...
Massachusetts leaders condemn shooting at Trump rally as "horrible" and "intolerable"
BOSTON - Massachusetts officials condemned the violence after shots were fired at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.Trump was speaking at his rally when shots were fired, and he was rushed offstage. The Secret Service said the Former President is now safe and being checked at a nearby hospital. The Butler County District Attorney confirmed to CBS Pittsburgh station that two people are dead: the gunman and an audience member.Former President Barack Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, and more denounced the violence online.Politicians condemn violence at Trump rallyGovernor Maura Healey took to social media to...
Biden makes statement after Trump rally shooting: "It's sick"
President Biden delivered brief remarks after former President Donald Trump was seen with blood on his face and rushed off stage at a rally Saturday, referring to the former president by his first name, "Donald." The White House confirmed late Saturday night that Mr. Biden and Trump spoke by phone, but did not detail what was said on the call. A Trump adviser also confirmed the two spoke. Mr. Biden traveled back to the White House late Saturday from Delaware, where he had been spending the weekend. In his public remarks, the president said he believes Trump is doing well. Mr. Biden has been...
Trump rally shooter killed by Secret Service sniper, officials say
A suspected gunman who opened fire during a Trump rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, was fatally shot by a Secret Service sniper, authorities said. One rally attendee was killed and two more were critically wounded, the Secret Service said in a statement Saturday night. The suspect was shot and killed by a member of a Secret Service counter-assault team, two law enforcement sources told CBS News. The gunman was outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 to 300 feet from the rally, and was on top of an elevated structure, believed to be a shed, the two sources said. The shooter...
Security increased at Trump Tower in NYC after Pa. rally shooting
NEW YORK -- The New York City Police Department has increased security at Trump Tower in Manhattan and at other New York City landmarks after shots were fired at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday."The events that unfolded at today's rally in Pennsylvania are horrific. Sending my prayers to former President Trump, his family, and everyone who was at today's event. Political violence has no place in this country. Out of an abundance of caution, the NYPD is surging officers to certain sites across the five boroughs," New York City Mayor Eric Adams wrote on X. Boosting security...
Trump allies and opponents react after shots fired at rally
Both political allies and opponents of Donald Trump are responding with serious concern after shots were fired toward the former president at a rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service said Trump is "safe" after agents rushed him off the stage. The former president pumped his fist in the air in a show of strength, blood streaming across his face and ear. He later said a bullet "pierced the upper part of my right ear."One rally attendee was killed and two more were critically wounded, the Secret Service said in a statement Saturday night. "I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald...
Trump injured but safe after rally shooting; attendee, shooter dead
Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage after shots were fired at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening. Trump said in a social media post that he was injured when a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.The Secret Service says Trump is now safe, and he was checked at a local hospital before leaving a few hours later. Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., told CBS News' Robert Costa that his father is "doing fine."The U.S. Secret Service confirmed two people are dead — the gunman and an audience member — and two spectators were critically injured....
Boston Public Schools promote healthy, fresh meals at annual conference
BOSTON - Thousands of school food service professionals are in Boston this weekend for the School Nutrition Association's annual national conference hosted by Boston Public Schools.BPS serving fresh and local meals to studentsMore than 7,000 school food service professionals from across the country came to Boston to learn about best practices taking place at BPS, which converted from vending meal service to providing fresh, local, and culturally relevant school meals cooked on-site across the district. Boston students will have the opportunity to eat bone-in chicken thighs, chickpeas and fresh salads as part of the BPS Eats program. "The foods...
Richard Simmons, fitness guru, dies at age 76
Richard Simmons, the fitness guru who devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos, has died early Saturday morning, his representative confirmed to CBS News. He was 76. Simmons died a day after his birthday. He had posted a message on his social media accounts on Friday writing "Thank you…I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life! I am sitting here writing emails." On Saturday fans posted message after message saying they will miss him and thanking him for his positivity and encouragement. At 9:57 a.m. Saturday, the Los Angeles...
Andover high school coach runs basketball camp in the summer for kids
ANDOVER - A high school basketball coach in Massachusetts is building an incredible legacy by running a basketball camp for kids.Dave Fazio has won more than 500 games as the men's basketball coach at Andover High School and he's in the Massachusetts Coaches Hall of Fame."More than anything, our alumni, they're like my children," said Fazio.All about having funFazio is also known for his summer camp, Hooptown, where it's all about having fun. There are seven weeks of Hooptown - four for the boys and three for the girls. The camp runs for five hours, Monday through Friday, and features...
Son of Asia's richest man gets married in extravagant wedding
The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, married his longtime girlfriend early Saturday in what many dubbed the wedding of the year, attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians, highlighting the billionaire's staggering wealth and rising clout.The wedding rituals, including exchanging garlands by the couple and walking around the sacred fire, began Friday and were completed past midnight.The celebrations of Anant Ambani marrying Radhika Merchant took place at the Ambani-owned Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai and the family home. The marriage culminated months of wedding events that featured performances by pop stars including Rihanna and Justin Bieber.Prime...
Fears grow about election deniers' influence after bizarre decision in Nevada race
There is growing national concern about the risk of election deniers persuading local officials to refuse certification of legitimate voting outcomes after a bizarre situation unfolded in Nevada, where a county board commissioner denied certification to her own victory.Washoe County Board Commissioner Clara Andriola won her primary in June by nearly 19 points over her main challenger, Mark Lawson. Lawson requested a recount, which showed the initial tally in the race was valid. And yet, at Tuesday's commission meeting, Andriola sided with two other Republican commissioners in agreeing to not certify the results of her own election. She said there was "a...
Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini in thrilling Wimbledon women's final
Barbora Krejcikova won Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Jasmine Paolini in the final on Saturday.Krejcikova is a 28-year-old from the Czech Republic who adds this trophy to her championship at the French Open in 2021.She was unseeded in Paris back then and was only the 31st of 32 seeds at the All England Club after illness and a back injury this season limited her to a 7-9 record entering this tournament.Krejcikova is the eighth woman to leave Wimbledon as the champion in the past eight editions of the event. Last year's champion also...
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