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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)
Trump shooter’s search history: What we know
(The Hill) – The search history of Thomas Matthew Crooks, identified as the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a rally outside Pittsburgh last weekend, includes photos of Trump and President Biden, among other things. Crooks, who was killed after opening fire at the campaign...
Steelers Could Trade Three Players for Brandon Aiyuk
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to land a wide receiver, and to this point, Brandon Aiyuk seems to be their top target. With recent reports claiming Las Vegas Raiders' Davante Adams could be on the list as well, it appears to be clear that this team is ready to make a splash.
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.
Insider: Steelers Could Add OLB to Brandon Aiyuk Trade
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers remain one of the favorites to land San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk this offseason, but a trade for the All-Pro wide receiver won't come cheap. If Pittsburgh is going to make the move happen, many believe it'll be for a high draft pick, but one team insider speculates whether or not they can toss a player in as well.
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...
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.
Editorial: Votes, not violence should decide elections
Americans received a sobering reminder on Saturday of the threat that political violence poses to our democracy. It is a mercy that Donald Trump was not seriously injured by gunfire at an evening campaign rally in Butler, a Pennsylvania city north of Pittsburgh, and a tragedy that at least one person at the rally was killed. We hope that Mr. Trump recovers quickly and fully. There is much we don’t know yet about the gunman and the shooting, which is being investigated as an attempted...
Nick Gonzales hits winning single in 9th, Pirates rally for 8-7 win over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. With the Pirates trailing 7-6, Connor Joe led off the ninth with a single before...
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...
Former Steelers LB Ryan Shazier makes stop in Erie area for spinal rehabilitation fundraiser
Shazier, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star linebacker, suffered a spinal contusion during their game at Cincinnati. While his spinal stabilization surgery was successful, he needed to learn to walk again. When Shazier learned that, only one question dominated his inner monologue. “Why me?” wasn’t it. “There wasn’t any...
WPIAL Profiles: Serra Catholic 2025 Safety D’Angelo Stewart
Sophomore stats: 58 tackles | 31 solo | 12 TFLs | 3 PBUs | 2 sacks | 4 FR | 1 FF. Other sports: WPIAL championship track and field qualifier. Favorite hobby outside of football? Cooking, listening to music and watching film. Favorite type of song, music or artist to...
Video appears to show would-be Trump assassin at rally hour before shooting
We’re learning more about the movements of Thomas Matthew Crooks before Saturday’s shooting at the rally for former President Donald Trump. New video obtained exclusively by Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 appears to show 20-year-old Thomas Crooks lurking in the area an hour before he opened fire. The...
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