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CIA Denies Conspiracy Theory That It Used MKUltra on Trump Shooter
Was the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump earlier this month part of a secret CIA program involving brainwashed killers? That’s the claim being made by some far-right accounts on X, but the U.S. intelligence agency is taking the unusual step of directly and forcefully denying the claims.
Pirates make their first move at the MLB trade deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates kicked off their MLB trade deadline with a minor league trade by sending outfielder Gilberto Celestino to the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations. Celestino was acquired by the Pirates last offseason from the Minnesota Twins. He had a solid spring training, but was ultimately optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. He has spent the season playing all three outfield positions and has been a decent hitter at the plate.
Return for Diontae Johnson on ‘hot seat’ with training camp underway
Cornerback became a positional need for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, as both Levi Wallace and Patrick Peterson left in free agency. Unfortunately, it came at the expense of Pittsburgh’s most productive offensive player, wide receiver Diontae Johnson. The Steelers sent Johnson and their No. 240 pick to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for cornerback Donte Jackson and No. 178 pick (defensive lineman Logan Lee). TribLive’s Joe Rutter believes that Jackson is at risk of losing his job. He laid out five players on the hot seat at training camp. At the top is everybody’s favorite defensive end, Cameron Heyward. Here’s what Rutter had...
Old Timers game continues enjoyable tradition at Freeport International Baseball Invitational
The late Sonny Westerman, founder of the Freeport International Baseball Invitational, must have been looking down at James E. Swartz Memorial Field in Freeport Borough on Thursday evening with a smile as pleasant weather and tradition brought out a large crowd for the annual Old Timers game that bears his name.
Josh Shapiro stumps for Kamala Harris in central Pa. amid VP speculation
CARLISLE, Pa. (CBS) -- Amid speculation that he could be Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for a running mate, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro appeared in central Pennsylvania for a rally on Saturday and stumped for the presumptive Democratic nominee.Video from WHP-TV in Harrisburg showed Shapiro on stage at a barn in Carlisle, a small town in Cumberland County outside the state capital, Harrisburg.The Harris campaign said this is "a weekend of action" sprinting toward Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024. Sunday will mark 100 days until the election and the Harris campaign says battleground Pennsylvania is a big focus.In remarks...
Mid Penn Bank Holds Ninth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
Mid Penn Bank last week hosted its 2024 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic in support of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. Mid Penn Bank last week hosted its 2024 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic in support of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition and the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine.
Trump vows to keep doing outdoor campaign rallies after shooting
Former President Trump says Saturday his outdoor campaign events will go on as planned following the shooting that wounded his right ear at a rally in Pennsylvania. The big picture: The shooting raised concerns about the former president's safety as he continues to campaign, with his next rally planned for Saturday night in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking; study identifies risk in PA counties
(The Hill) – Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in […]
6,300 University of Pittsburgh staffers gain chance to join Steelworkers union
Jul. 26—For University of Pittsburgh staff who watched as 3,400 faculty colleagues gained collective bargaining rights a few years back, what's coming in the mail soon represents their own moment of choice. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board will oversee another union election at Pitt. This time, it's for 6,300 staff. Ballots for the month-long voting will be mailed out on Aug. 15. They ...
Troy Polamalu in disguise at Steelers training camp
It’s not easy for Troy Polamalu to be anywhere in Pittsburgh and go unnoticed — unless he hides the hair. NFL reporter Bo Marchionte posted a photo of Polamalu on the sideline at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp on Friday. The day started with unusually cooler 70-degree temperatures, so the California native got away with a Steelers hoodie, his famous locks all tucked up in a bucket hat and shades to complete the disguise. The legendary Steelers safety was recently named to ESPN’s top 25 players of the 21st century. Polamalu was the lone Steeler on the list, landing at No. 16. Not surprisingly, Tom Brady came in at No. 1. Troy Polamalu is going incognito at Steelers camp pic.twitter.com/DkhX6YUV1p — Bo Marchionte (@BoMarchionte) July 26, 2024 More Troy Polamalu!Steelers legend Troy Polamalu offers take on Mike Tomlin rumorsThe 10 best gift ideas for the Pittsburgh Steelers fan in your life4 Steelers Troy Polamalu thanked in Hall of Fame speech
‘Lady J,’ Jou-AL Burwell, looking for a live kidney donor ‘
REV. JAMES D. BURWELL, JOU-AL BURWELL, GABRI-ELLE BURWELL. I plan on living long and living strong,’ Lady J says. As you’re reading this, Jou-AL Burwell, also known as “Lady J,” is probably at home or outside playing with her precious daughter, Gabri-Elle, who is 6. Or...
Paul Skenes towers over country music star in viral photo
Paul Skenes is one tall dude, especially compared to non-baseball players. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Skenes went viral this week over his photo with country music star Kenny Chesney. In the photo, which Skenes posted to his Instagram Story, he was towering way above Chesney. Check it out. Paul Skenes vibing with Kenny Chesney... The post Paul Skenes towers over country music star in viral photo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Pirates Unravel in Sixth, Fall 4-3 to Diamondbacks
The Pittsburgh Pirates had an early three-run lead but the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 4-3 win at Chase Field on Friday night. Andrew McCutchen put the Pirates (52-51) ahead 3-0 in the second inning after driving in Joey Bart with a double. McCutchen’s RBI double was his 1,638th hit in a Pirates uniform, which ties him with Fred Clarke for 10th place on the franchise’s all-time list.
Steelers rookie LB draws early glowing reviews
Steelers rookie linebacker Payton Wilson has caught the attention of fans as the first player to take the field on the first two days of training camp.Now he's starting to catch the attention of his teammates on the field. Veteran safety DeShon Elliott raved about the rookie on Friday."He might be the most mature rookie when it comes to preparation," Elliott said. "He's a freak athlete. He's really smart. He learns from his mistakes, and he doesn't repeat them twice."Wilson, the No. 98 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, may be Pittsburgh's most athletic linebacker since Ryan Shazier.The NC...
Spoon's League Games Canceled Due to Disrespectful Conduct, Future of League in Question
All Spoon's League games scheduled for Friday, July 26 have been canceled. According to a Facebook post from the Spoon's Summer Court League, the decision to cancel the game was based upon the actions of some players and visitors who were disrespectful and/or went to the court to fight. League...
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