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Trump on assassination attempt: "I'm not supposed to be here"
Washington — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday recounted for the first time the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania and said he initially believed he was under attack but survived because of the "grace of almighty God.""So many people have asked me what happened, 'tell us what happened please,' and therefore, I'll tell you exactly what happened, and you'll never hear it from me a second time, because it's actually too painful to tell," Trump told the crowd gathered for the final day of the Republican National Convention in a speech formally accepting the party's presidential nomination.The former...
Professor explains why misinformation circulated after Trump rally shooting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Shortly after shots rang out at the Trump rally in Butler County, false and misleading information started spreading like wildfire.We live in a time when anytime major news occurs, people turn to social media to search for answers. But it can be difficult to tell what's real and what's not.Misinformation and disinformation have been bubbling up on social media platforms in the wake of the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. The shooting killed a Butler County man and critically injured two others."Anytime there's something new and scary and inexplicable, we all try to make sense...
Officer shoots armed man in Forest Hills, police say
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Churchill Borough Police Department officer shot an armed man in Forest Hills on Thursday, authorities said. The Allegheny County Police Department said in a news release that officials were notified of a "disturbance" in the 200 block of Glasgow Road around 9:30 p.m. Police said multiple departments responded to the scene. When officers arrived, the news release said they "heard a firearm being chambered and a shot fired." County police said officers saw a 48-year-old man armed with a firearm and a Churchill officer shot the man in the torso.The injured man was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, authorities said. His identity has not been released. It was not immediately clear if the man pointed his firearm at law enforcement or why he fired a shot. No officers were injured, police said. Police said there is no threat to the public at this time. No other information was released on Thursday night.
Trump shooter searched for rally site photos, used encrypted platforms, sources say
Law enforcement officials investigating the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump still have not identified a motive, but they briefed members of Congress Wednesday about what they've learned about the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and what he did in the months and days leading up to the attack at the July 13 rally.According to three sources familiar with the briefing, on the day of the rally, Crooks, 20, sought out online photos of Butler Farm Show grounds, the site of the rally, and made searches about Allegheny Arms, a gun shop in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, where he lived.Lawmakers were also...
Founder of iconic West Virginia pizza chain Gino's dies
William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant, the founder and owner of the iconic West Virginia chain Gino's Pizza and Spaghetti House, has died. He was 94.Grant died Wednesday, according to an obituary posted by Beard Mortuary funeral home. Remembering William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant A native of Huntington, Grant founded Gino's in 1961. He gradually expanded the business, which currently has around 40 locations around West Virginia. Grant also owned several locations of another West Virginia staple, Tudor's Biscuit World.Grant remained committed to supporting the Huntington community throughout his life, including the Marshall Artist Series, the arts and entertainment organization for Marshall University."Kenney was a visionary, he was not one to be satisfied with being just another pizza place, he always wanted more for his hometown and tried to bring that to them," the obituary said. "In his attempt to become a successful businessman, Kenney never failed to forget his roots."He is survived by three children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Attempted Trump assassination has voters thinking about Election Day early
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Political experts say the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump in Butler County, Pennsylvania, has shocked many voters into thinking about Election Day much earlier than they normally would. But reaction is mixed on whether it will actually change who wins the White House.There have been at least 15 assassinations and attempted assassinations on current and former U.S. presidents along with presidential candidates since 1835. "When you look back in 1968 with the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and suddenly that put Hubert Humphrey on top of the Democrat ticket, and it was an incredibly close election...
Woman who lives near Trump rally site says "this is not what Butler should be known for"
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- Two sisters from Butler, Pennsylvania, say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting firsthand. The scary event all unfolded feet from one sister's home. "[I] can still hear the shots being fired and not knowing what's going on," Valerie Fennell admits to KDKA-TV News, as memories of last weekend keep flooding back of the Trump rally turned nightmare in her neighborhood.For Fennel and her sister Debbie Kuminkoski, the event last Saturday started in high spirits. "When I heard he was coming, I'm like, 'This is going to be awesome,' like this is...
Sidney Crosby is one of the best athletes of the 21st century, ESPN says.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is one of the best athletes of the 21st century, according to ESPN.On Thursday, ESPN ranked the "top 100 professional athletes since 2000," and Crosby made the list at No. 22. The Penguins captain is headed into year 20 of an illustrious career, and he is still considered one of the best players in the National Hockey League. Under the "key accomplishments" section, ESPN lists Crosby as a three-time Stanley Cup champion, two-time Conn Smythe winner and a two-time Hart Trophy winner, among others. Crosby last season for the second year in a row, but...
Laurel Valley Golf Club's 10th hole brings challenging start to back nine
LIGONIER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- When you're discussing the best golf holes in Western Pennsylvania, you can't forget the 10th hole at Laurel Valley Golf Club, which is known for bringing a tough start to the back nine at the course.The 10th hole is a dogleg right that can play as long as 465 yards, with middle tees playing around 430 yards.The tee shot is critical on the 10th hole with bunkers strategically placed on both sides of the fairway. "On the right side in particular, if you miss the bunker to the right, you're going to be in a beautiful,...
Josh Gibson Field in Pittsburgh vandalized by suspicious fire
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Josh Gibson Field in the Hill District was vandalized earlier this week after a suspicious fire, according to police.Photos given to KDKA-TV by the Josh Gibson Foundation show the third base dugout destroyed by the flames."The Josh Gibson field is a real asset to the community," Chris Cox, who sits on the board of directors with the Josh Gibson Foundation, said."It's something that we're very lucky to have here in Pittsburgh."The field was rededicated and renamed the Josh Gibson Field in 2008. Josh Gibson played on the field throughout his career in the Negro Leagues."Josh Gibson,...
What have investigators learned about Trump rally shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks?
BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) -- Federal investigators told members of Congress they've found no evidence revealing any political ideologies on the devices taken from Trump rally shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks' home in Bethel Park. Federal investigators seized 14 weapons, an explosive device, another cell phone, a laptop, a hard drive and three USBs from his house, three sources familiar with Wednesday's Secret Service and FBI briefing to members of Congress told CBS News. On his body, Crooks' had a rifle, remote transmitter, receipt from Home Depot and his cell phone, the sources said. In his vehicle, investigators found a drone, four...
New report unveils cause of massive fire at Latrobe 30 Shoppes
UNITY TOWNSHIP, PA. (KDKA) -- In a report released by the Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal, the cause of the fire at the Latrobe 30 Shoppes in the early morning hours of April 23 was electrical in nature and overall accidental.The fire started at Roadman's Country Living store and quickly spread to nearby businesses, some of which are still closed and recovering from fire, smoke and water damage.However, some stores like Jerald Jewelers, which was just a few storefronts down from the inferno, said they were able to reopen quickly, just a day after the fire."The loyalty of our customer base...
Overdose deaths in Allegheny County are dropping, medical examiner says
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Overdose deaths are dropping in Allegheny County, according to the county's medical examiner. They've been on the decline the last couple of years after a decade-high mark in 2017.Overdoses impact communities of all backgrounds and social statuses. Shaler Hampton EMS Chief Eric Schmidt sees this far too frequently with his department."We see it across all social economic backgrounds. We see it in all the communities we serve," Chief Schmidt said.Sometimes, it's even the same people they have had to treat. The data from the medical examiner's office says 2023 saw a total of 666 deaths, down from 689...
2 Pittsburgh motorcycle officers removed from unit after Trump rally
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Fraternal Order of Police is fiercely defending two of its own after the motorcycle supervisors who were part of former President Donald Trump's motorcade in Butler County on Saturday were removed from the unit."There's a dispute whether they had authorization to be there or if they decided on their own they were going to go," said Beth Pittinger, the executive director of the Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board. "We don't know how they got there."The motorcycle supervisors have been transferred out of the cycle unit as that's being investigated.Ten motorcycle officers were part of the...
Bob Newhart, star of "The Bob Newhart Show," dies at age 94
Bob Newhart, the actor and comedian who starred in "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died, his publicist confirmed to CBS News. He was 94.In a statement posted on his Facebook page, the Newhart family wrote: "Our father passed away this morning surrounded by all our family. We feel blessed that he is reunited with our mom and all of his friends waiting for him. Thank you for all of your well wishes. He was deeply loved by all, but especially by his children and grandchildren."Newhart, who was from the Chicago area, worked as an accountant until his career in...
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Pirates announce 2025 regular season schedule, will welcome New York Yankees in first homestand
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - As the Pirates look to make their post-All-Star Break push to the MLB Playoffs, we now know how their 2025 regular season schedule will look. The Pirates, for the second straight year, will begin their season in Florida when they take on the Miami Marlins on March 27 with a four-game series. March 27 will be the earliest the Pirates have started a season in team history. From Miami, they'll head to Tampa Bay to take on the Rays in a three-game series. On April 4, they begin their home schedule when they welcome the New York Yankees to PNC Park...
Did the Trump gunman make a donation to Democrats? Here's what records show.
After the FBI identified the gunman who shot at former President Donald Trump as Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, CBS News and other outlets reviewed public records that verified that he was a registered Republican who had previously donated $15 to a Democratic organization via ActBlue. The apparent contradiction in Crooks' political alignment didn't fit an easy partisan narrative, and so far, investigators say, many questions about his motive remain unanswered. Some social media users seized on the lack of information to spread false claims and cast doubt on whether the gunman actually made the donation.Posts spinning a tale...
Corey Comperatore, Sarver man killed at Trump rally, remembered during public visitation
FREEPORT, Pa. (KDKA) -- The public is paying their respects to Corey Comperatore on Thursday, the former Buffalo Township fire chief and dad who died protecting his family from gunfire at the Trump rally on Saturday.Visitation was scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Laube Hall on Community Park Road in Freeport. In the morning, Buffalo Township fire trucks led a van carrying their former chief's body from Redmond Funeral Home downtown towards Laube Hall in a small procession.Along the route, they drove by flags outside St. Mary's Church that people put on High Street in honor of the 50-year-old...
Online account thought to belong to Trump shooter was fake, source says
A new analysis shows an online account that was believed to belong to the shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump — and where he had purportedly called the date of the attack his "premiere" — was fake, a federal law enforcement official told CBS News on Thursday.A law enforcement official and an additional source familiar with a briefing given to U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday previously told CBS News that the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had an account on an online gaming platform on which he posted: "July 13 will be my premiere." But the federal law...
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