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Community honors, says farewell to Corey Comperatore
Editor’s note: This story will be updated throughout the day. Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of Freeport and surrounding Butler County communities Friday morning to pay their final respects for Corey Comperatore. He was killed by gunfire at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump six days...
Where Do Steelers Rank in Offensive Spending?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the second-least expensive offense in the NFL at $80.6 million, according to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football. Sharp doesn’t detail if his numbers are related to cash or cap. The Cleveland Browns are spending the most on offense, a whopping $191.0 million. Over the last couple of years, the Steelers have had one of the least expensive offenses in the NFL. Not having to pay a franchise quarterback plays a big part in that. That’s why the Browns are leading the league in offensive spending. The $230 million fully guaranteed investment in Deshaun Watson hasn’t panned out thus...
No, this photo doesn’t show Donald Trump golfing the day after his assassination attempt
Posts claiming to show former President Donald Trump golfing the day after the July 13 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, have gone viral online, reaching millions of people. “Imagine getting shot at 7pm and still making your 9am tee time,” an X post with 12 million views says. Other...
What channel is Phillies vs. Pirates game on Friday? How to watch, stream, Apple TV+
The Philadelphia Phillies open the second half of the season with a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Phillies have been off since last Sunday for the All-Star break. What time do the Phillies play today?. Philadelphia faces Pittsburgh at 6:40 p.m., Friday...
PHOTOS: Funeral procession for Corey Comperatore, former fire chief killed at Trump rally
Election 2024 Trump Shooting Merri Cambo, left, of Saxonburg, Pa., and her friend, Jane Wesolosky, of Buffalo, Pa., react as the funeral procession for Corey Comperatore passes by, Friday, July 19, 2024, in Sarver, Pa. Comperatore, a former fire chief, was shot and killed while attending a weekend rally for former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (Matt Slocum/AP)
New Bet365 Promo Code DIMERS guarantees $1K+ MLB betting bonus for Pirates vs Phillies game
As we reported this afternoon, the new Bet365 Bonus Code DIMERS now unlocks your choice of $1,150 in Prime Day betting bonuses perfect for Friday evening’s Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game as the MLB returns from the All Star Game. This Bet365 bonus code is surging in popularity across legal US Bet365 states.
Firefighter killed at Trump rally honored with bagpipes, gun salute and a bugle sounding taps
CABOT, Pa. (AP) — The keen of bagpipes, a three-volley gun salute and a bugle sounding taps pierced the air of a small Pennsylvania town on Friday as hundreds gathered to honor an ex-fire chief who was shot and killed at a rally for former President Donald Trump. Following...
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.
Trump recounts assassination attempt: 'I had God on my side'
Saying he would only tell the story once because it was too painful for him to recount, former U.S. President Donald Trump shared what he experienced during the shooting that took place during his July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pa. 'There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet in a certain way I felt very safe because I had God on my side. I felt that," he said.
Explaining the misspelling on Corey Comperatore’s firefighting jacket
The name of Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief killed at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, is misspelled on the jacket brought to the Republican National Convention stage on Thursday night. The misspelling on the jacket, which instead says "Compertore," was not the fault of Trump. The Buffalo Township...
MLB best bets: Phillies vs. Pirates odds, picks, predictions for Fri. 7/19
The Philadelphia Phillies kick off the second half of the season and a three-game set in Pittsburgh tonight against the Pirates. The Pirates have been playing solid baseball over the last couple of weeks and are currently riding a four-game winning streak. It’ll be Aaron Nola on the mound for...
Hundreds of firefighters gather for funeral of former chief killed in Trump rally shooting
CABOT, Pa. (AP) — A fire truck carried Corey Comperatore’s flag-draped casket to a Pennsylvania church on Friday for the funeral of the former fire chief, who was shot and killed when a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump last weekend. Hundreds of firefighters arrived at...
The Challenge of Performing "Assassins" After an Assassination Attempt on the Former President
On the afternoon of Saturday, July 13th, 2024, the latest chapter in American History found it’s subject matter. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a campaign stop near Butler, Pennsylvania, is an aggregate of several cataclysms, causes, and casualties. On top of the immediate effects of the event itself, including the death of audience member Corey Comperatore, the critical injury of two other audience members, its effect on Trump’s national image and campaign, and its status as the point of criticality following a near-decade of intense political polarization, there is also its significance in wider history. This is the first legitimate assassination attempt on a current or former president since the shooting of President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and the first attempt on a presidential candidate’s life since George Wallace in 1972.
How to Watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Channel, Live Stream, Game Time – July 19
In a series opener on Friday, Aaron Nola will be on the hill when the Philadelphia Phillies (62-34) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (48-48), who will counter with Martín Pérez. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET. Details on how to watch Philadelphia’s contest against Pittsburgh can be found...
Trump tells RNC 'I am not supposed to be here' following Pennsylvania rally assassination attempt
Former President Trump will head to Michigan on Saturday for his first rally since the assassination attempt last weekend in Pennsylvania. A private funeral is set to be held Friday for Corey Comperatore, the 50-year-old volunteer firefighter who was killed by gunfire at former President Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania last weekend.
Authorities find 14 guns in Trump rally shooter's home, 2 explosive devices in his car
A U.S. senator briefed on the investigation into the Trump rally shooter said authorities found 14 guns inside the 20-year-old's home and two explosive devices in his car. Republican Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming confirmed the findings in a phone call with Scripps News, also saying that investigators discovered the gunman had two phones and a drone in his vehicle.
Steelers Slammed for Pirates Success With Paul Skenes
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the spotlight once again for their treatment and ultimate trade of former first-round pick Kenny Pickett. This time, however, they're being compared to another in-city team, and one of the best rookie athletes Pittsburgh has ever seen. Speaking on 93.7 The Fan, former...
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