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‘This should have never happened’
The nation is still reeling from former President Donald Trump’s attempted assassination during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday, July 13. Although the incident is still being investigated, it was revealed that the shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire at the former president using an AR-style rifle. Trump — who was immediately surrounded and protected by Secret Service as he was rushed into a vehicle for safety — suffered an injury to his ear.
Ohio Valley Trust Company, Coraopolis
A small but very rich classical bank still in use as a bank. The clock suggests that the bankers will consult an astrologer before investing your money. Stock-photo sites will charge you good money for patently metaphorical pictures like these. Yet old Pa Pitt gives them to you for free, released with a CC0 public-domain donation, so there are no restrictions on what you can do with them.
With the funeral behind them, family of the firefighter killed at the Trump rally begins grieving
The funeral is over. The crowds have left. Now the hard work of grieving is beginning for the family of a former fire chief who was shot and killed during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Corey Comperatore’s sister, Dawn Comperatore Schafer, is mad at the scammers trying...
Penguins sign goalie prospect Sergei Murashov, adding to the intrigue between their pipes
The Penguins announced Tuesday that they have gotten Sergei Murashov under contract, likely adding another promising goalie to the minor-league pipeline. The 20-year-old Russian inked a standard entry-level deal lasting three years. Murashov was a fourth-round draft pick in 2022 under former Penguins general manager Ron Hextall. He posted excellent...
Pirates acquire LHP Josh Walker from Mets
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-hander Josh Walker from the New York Mets on Tuesday in exchange for minor league southpaw Nicolas Carreno. Walker, 29, was designated for assignment last week after posting a 5.11 ERA with no decisions in 10 relief appearances for the Mets. The Pirates said he will report to Triple-A Indianapolis. The former 37th-round draft pick in 2017 made his Mets debut in 2023 and has a career record of 0-1 with a 6.45 ERA in 24 games (zero starts). Carreno, 18, signed with Pittsburgh last year out of Venezuela. He is 0-1 with a 3.74 ERA in eight starts this season in the Dominican Summer League. --Field Level Media.
Rep. Mike Kelly tapped to lead bipartisan House task force on Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly will chair a House committee that will investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Kelly's hometown of Butler. The Pennsylvania Republican, who represents the 16th Congressional District, was appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to lead the bipartisan task force, which will include seven Republicans and six Democrats. Kelly sponsored the legislation to form the task force, which was approved last week.
Steelers QB Russell Wilson returns to practice at training camp
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Russell Wilson stepped up under center, barking out the play call. He took a snap and turned to his left to hand it off to reserve running back Aaron Shampklin, then backpedaled quickly so as to remove himself from the play.
'A failure on multiple levels': Acting Secret Service director 'ashamed' of lapses that led to Trump assassination attempt
The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump earlier this month was the result of a "failure on multiple levels," Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. said Tuesday during a heated Senate hearing about the shooting. He acknowledged radio communications problems between local law enforcement and federal officials delayed...
Pirates acquire Jays’ Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Marlins’ Bryan De La Cruz
With an eye on a playoff push, the Pittsburgh Pirates added two new bats ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Pirates acquired outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from the Miami Marlins and utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. The Pirates dealt infield prospect Garret Forrester and right-handed pitching prospect Jun-Seok Shim to Miami for De La Cruz, and they sent infield/outfield prospect Charles McAdoo to Toronto in the Kiner-Falefa deal. In Kiner-Falefa, the Pirates are getting a player who has appeared as a second baseman, third baseman, shortstop, outfielder and emergency pitcher this season alone. The 29-year-old is batting a career-best .292 with seven home runs and 33 RBIs in 82 games in his first season with Toronto. Across 729 career games for the Texas Rangers (2018-21), New York Yankees (2022-23) and Blue Jays, Kiner-Falefa is a .264 hitter with 33 homers, 236 RBIs and 77 stolen bases. McAdoo, now heading to Toronto, is batting .315 in 87 games between High-A and Double-A this season. The 22-year-old was the No. 29 prospect in the Pirates' system, according to MLB Pipeline. De La Cruz, 27, led the Marlins with 18 home runs and 51 RBIs while batting .245 in 105 games this season. He is one homer away from tying his career high set last year. In 431 career games for Miami since debuting in 2021, De La Cruz has batted .258 with 55 homers and 191 RBIs. Shim, 20, was the No. 17 prospect in the Pirates' farm system, and Forrester, 22, is No. 18. Earlier in the day, Pittsburgh acquired left-handed relief pitcher Josh Walker from the New York Mets for minor league left-hander Nicolas Carreno. --Field Level Media.
Former Secret Service agent talks security ahead of Donald Trump’s Harrisburg visit, assassination attempt
(WHTM) — A former Secret Service agent gave insight on the Service’s lack of preparation and negligence that led to former President Donald Trump nearly being assassinated in Butler, Pa. Lance Cunningham is a former Secret Service member who has been assigned to protect numerous presidents and public...
Acting Secret Service director says he's 'ashamed' after the Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON — The Secret Service's acting director told lawmakers Tuesday he considered it indefensible the roof used by the gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was unsecured and said it was regrettable local law enforcement had not alerted his agency before the shooting that an armed subject had been spotted on a nearby roof.
Missouri Sen. Hawley Gets Into Shouting Match With Secret Service Acting Director
Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley engaged in a shouting match with Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. on Tuesday over the agency’s handling of the assassination attempt against Republican nominee Donald Trump. Rowe testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about the handling of the assassination...
Nursing graduates
The Practical Nursing Department at the John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center held its 2024 graduation ceremony June 27. Officials expressed best wishes to the class and noted they are proud of the class’s achievement, having taken the NCLEX exam and having 100 percent of the class pass on their first attempt. All are working as licensed practical nurses, officials added. Chris Enochs serves as the director of career technology and adult education. The practical nursing coordinator is Ashley Witherow and instructors are Donna Newburn and Jamie Starkey. The practical nurse secretary is Denise Hayes. This year’s graduates include, from left, front, Carley DiGiacinto, Kiara Stevens, Alessia Richmond and Aaliyah Mitchell; and back, Linsay Amberstone, Carlie Buchanan, Bailey Stead, Jordan Bernardini and Merritta Irvin.
Taylor HRs in 2nd straight game, Falter is strong in return to rotation as Pirates stop Astros 6-2
HOUSTON (AP) — Michael Taylor homered for the second straight game, Bailey Falter returned to the rotation and threw one-run ball into the sixth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Tuesday night. Taylor hit a 403-foot, two-run homer off Astros starter Hunter Brown (9-7)...
No, this clip doesn't show bullet hitting Trump's ear | Fact check
The claim: Video shows bullet piercing Trump's ear in rally shooting. A July 18 Threads post (direct link, archive link) purports to show footage of the moment former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. The clip shows a close-up shot of a black mark materializing on what appears to be Trump's right ear.
New-look Pirates vie for series sweep of Astros
After executing several trades over the past couple of days to fortify their roster and confirm a commitment to pursue a postseason berth, the Pittsburgh Pirates doubled up on good news by claiming a 6-2 victory over the host Houston Astros on Tuesday. The Pirates will enter the finale of...
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