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Crooks surveyed rally site with a drone before the event, sources tell NBC News
Crooks surveyed rally site with drone before event happened. We are learning that the man who tried to assassinate Former President Donald Trump surveyed the site with a drone beforehand. Sources familiar with the matter told NBC News that Thomas Crooks flew a camera drone over the rally site just...
Homeland Security secretary names independent panel to review Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has appointed a bipartisan, independent panel to review this month’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Officials said Sunday that the panel members will have extensive law enforcement and security experience to conduct a review of the planning for and actions taken by the Secret Service and other law enforcement. The panel will have 45 days to review the policies and procedures of the Secret Service before, during and after the rally on July 13 where a gunman fired at Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle says she welcomes the review.
Pirates out to sweep Phillies, stretch win streak to 7
The Pittsburgh Pirates have continued their hot streak by cooling off the team with the majors’ best record. The Pirates look to extend their season-high winning streak to seven games on Sunday afternoon when they vie for a three-game sweep of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Pittsburgh followed up overcoming...
Pirates Six-Game Winning Streak Snapped in Shutout Loss to Phillies
After taking the first two games of the series, the Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to complete the sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies in a 6-0 loss at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon. The loss put an end to the Pirates’ six-game winning streak, which was a season-long. The Pirates’ offense was silenced by Phillies rookie Tyler Phillips, who tossed six-shutout innings in his third-career appearance. Phillips (2-0) scattered four hits, walked one and struck out three. One of the three hits against Phillips was an Andrew McCutchen single in the third inning, which extended his hitting streak to seven games. On the mound...
The biggest of stories came to the small city of Butler. Here’s how its newspaper met the moment
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — When gunshots echoed at the Trump rally where she was working, Butler Eagle reporter Irina Bucur dropped to the ground just like everyone else. She was terrified. She hardly froze, though. Bucur tried to text her assignment editor, through spotty cell service, to tell him...
Steelers’ Largest Nemesis Roquan Smith Discusses Patrick Queen Switching Sides: 'Good Luck'
The Pittsburgh Steelers have welcomed a lot of new faces into the organization since they last took the field during the 2023 season. General Manager Omar Khan has revamped many positional groups on the roster, including quarterback. Despite the additions of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, the biggest splash Pittsburgh made during the 2024 offseason might be linebacker Patrick Queen. Queen will have an interesting challenge in 2024, as he looks to prove he can succeed without playing next to his former partner in crime. Queen used to be one of the Steelers’ biggest rivals when he was with the Baltimore Ravens, and he...
Steelers' Calvin Austin III Reminded Russell Wilson Of Former Great Teammate: 'I Didn't Realize You Were This Fast'
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of questions surrounding their receiver core. Without a true starting-caliber receiver outside of George Pickens, guys like Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin III will be expected to grow into that role and become a reliable option, especially Austin, since he is now seen as the leader of the receiver core. To help with that, Austin was among with group of receivers that have joined Russell Wilson and Justin Fields in offseason practices away from the team to try and develop chemistry. Austin made an appearance on ESPN 92.9 in Memphis, Tennessee to talk about the state of the Steelers before training camp began....
Saturday Single Game Tickets: Pirates vs. Diamondbacks Aug. 3
The Pittsburgh Pirates (50-48) take the field against the Arizona Diamondbacks (51-48) on Saturday at PNC Park, at 6:40 PM ET. For the lowdown on how to buy tickets for the Pirates-Diamondbacks game, keep scrolling. Pirates vs. Diamondbacks Game Info and Tickets. Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024. Time: 6:40 PM...
Pirates Preview: Can Bucs Break Out Brooms Against Mighty Phillies?
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a series win over the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-1 win at PNC Park in front of a sellout crowd on Saturday night. Luis Ortiz held the Phillies (62-36) in check with seven-shutout innings, his longest start of the season. Oneil Cruz homered and drove in three runs and Andrew McCutchen broke a scoreless-tie in the sixth with a 431-foot solo home run.
Late double play provides 'a little nail in the coffin' after fluky hit
Good teams always seem to find a way to overcome miscues or fluky plays the way Oneil Cruz, Luis Ortiz and the Pirates did Saturday night at PNC Park. The offense was coming off a two-run sixth inning that featured a run-scoring hit by Cruz and Ortiz was dealing through six scoreless innings against the team with baseball's best record. But when J.T. Realmuto led off the seventh by reaching on a cheap liner that Cruz initially misjudged and couldn't get a glove on with a leaping attempt, it appeared as if the Phillies could be on the verge of answering...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.”. ___. CLAIM: A law enforcement sniper assigned to former President Donald Trump’s rally...
Pirates Drop Series Finale to Phillies
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates failed to sweep their rival in the Philadelphia Phillies, dropping the series finale Sunday afternoon at PNC Park, 6-0. The loss for the Pirates (50-49) ends a six game winning streak, stretching back before the All-Star break to July 11. They have still won eight of their past 10 games and nine of their past 13 contests, splitting a home series with the New York Mets, taking two games out of three against NL Central rival in the Milwaukee Brewers, sweeping the MLB-worst Chicago White Sox, with the latter two series on the road and winning two against the Phillies (63-36).
Steelers WR Says Offense Played Best After Kenny Pickett
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers went through a lot last season on the offensive side of the football. Despite believing Kenny Pickett was their next franchise quarterback and hoping another year with offensive coordinator Matt Canada would only make things better, they found themselves in a hurricane of moves, trying their best to make a playoff push happen late in the season.
Pirates Re-Sign Pitcher Domingo German
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed right-handed starting pitcher Domingo German, bringing him back on a minor league contract, according to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. German exercised an opt-out clause that released him from his minor league contract this past week, but the Pirates kept in contact with him and brought him back to the franchise.
Steelers Named Landing Spot for Jets WR
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for options at wide receiver, and are believed to be the front-runners to acquire San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, if a trade is made. If not, they'll be looking for a backup plan, and one name has emerged as a possible option. Without...
This breast milk bank is having 'a profound impact' on the survival of medically fragile babies in Pa. and beyond
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Eve Lieberum died on her third day of life. But before her death, her mother Abbie Lieberum was able to give the newborn some of her milk. Eve was born with trisomy 18, a...
Tyler Phillips tosses six scoreless innings as Phils avoid sweep with win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Rookie Tyler Phillips gave up four hits in six innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Phillips (2-0) struck out three and walked one. It was the right-hander’s third game and second start since being...
A timeline of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13. A former fire chief attending the rally with family was killed, as was the gunman. Two other people were critically wounded. An Associated Press analysis of more than a dozen videos and...
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