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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 Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, says the head of the Secret Service ordered him not to shoot the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate Trump. THE FACTS: Snipers killed the suspected shooter moments after he opened fire on the former president, bloodying Trump’s ear, killing one rally attendee and injuring two. The Secret Service and the Butler Police Department said they have no agents, officers or employees with the name of the person claiming to be the sharpshooter. Following Saturday’s attempt on Trump’s life, a poster on the online message board 4chan wrote that they were a sniper assigned to the rally, and that they can be seen in a photo of two law enforcement officers on the roof at the rally.
Corey Comperatore’s last name misspelled on firefighter jacket because it wouldn’t fit — not a misstep by Trump campaign, RNC
Outrage over a misspelling on hero ex-fire chief Corey Comperatore’s jacket that former President Donald Trump brought on stage to his Thursday night speech at the Republican National Convention was misplaced — the firehouse itself misspelled it, a source confirmed to The Post. The 11-letter surname of Comperatore, who was murdered shielding his family as 20-year-old would-be assassin Thomas Crooks shot Trump at a Saturday rally in Butler, Pa., is missing the A on the back of the emblematic firefighting gear. Trump brought the slain supporter’s actual jacket and helmet with him to accept the Republican Party’s nomination, later movingly kissing the...
Online account thought to belong to Trump shooter was fake, source says
A new analysis shows an online account that was believed to belong to the shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump — and where he had purportedly called the date of the attack his "premiere" — was fake, a federal law enforcement official told CBS News on Thursday.A law enforcement official and an additional source familiar with a briefing given to U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday previously told CBS News that the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had an account on an online gaming platform on which he posted: "July 13 will be my premiere." But the federal law...
Steelers Expected to Pursue Davante Adams, Brandon Aiyuk
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to make a blockbuster swing this offseason, looking to bring in one final piece to their offense with a massive wide receiver trade. According to NFL insider Jason La Confora, Pittsburgh is looking at two names they'd like to make offers for. Appearing...
Steelers A to Z: As role in offense increases, Jaylen Warren entering important season
Jul. 18—Editor's note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers' 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between June 14 and July 25. Contract data courtesy spotrac.com. RB Jaylen ...
Vigil, public visitation planned for Corey Comperatore
SARVER, Pa. — A candlelight vigil Wednesday featured testimonials, songs, and prayer dedicated to honoringCorey Comperatore, the man killed at the Donald Trump rally in Butler County over the weekend. The vigil, held at the Lernerville Speedway on North Pike Road, lasted about two hours. Organizers emphasized this was...
Stephen Pearcy celebrates 40th anniversary of Ratt's 'Out of the Cellar' album at Jergel's
Jul. 19—Stephen Pearcy, the former lead singer of Ratt, is touring to mark the 40th anniversary of the glam metal band's landmark album, "Out of the Cellar." With hits like "Round and Round," "Back for More" and "Wanted Man," the band's debut studio album went triple platinum and later launched the band into arena tours. (A few months after the album release, Ratt played Pittsburgh's Stanley ...
New Pennsylvania Law Expands Sale of Canned Cocktails, Extends Happy Hours
During the pandemic, businesses like The Warren Bar & Burrow, Downtown, relied on canned cocktails to keep sales flowing. But when the COVID crisis ended, so did the ready-to-drink cocktails; they were only allowed to be sold in state liquor stores. However, a new law signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro...
Matzie to host license plate replacement event this Friday, July 19
MONACA, July 17 – State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver, will host a license plate replacement event from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 19 in the parking lot of the Community College of Beaver County Dome, located on Campus Drive. Local police will review license plates to determine whether...
Steelers re-sign veteran linebacker to one-year contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed veteran linebacker Tyler Matakevich to a one-year contract, the team announced on Wednesday. Matakevich, 31, returns to Pittsburgh after a four-year stint with the Buffalo Bills. Nicknamed ‘Dirty Red’, the Steelers initially drafted Matakevich out of Temple in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Congresswoman Mary Miller calls for Secret Service director’s resignation
Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) issued a press release on Wednesday suggesting that Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle should resign. Miller’s statement comes after the apparent numerous security failures that transpired at the rally for Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday that led to an assassination attempt on the former president. “I am gravely concerned […]
Trump Tells RNC the Story of Attempted Assassination — For Last Time Ever Because It’s ‘Too Painful’
Former President Donald Trump described how the attempt against his life affected him as he accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for president on Thursday before a massive crowd in Milwaukee. Trump offered a disclaimer – that he would only tell the story once, as it is “too painful” for him to ever recount again in […] The post Trump Tells RNC the Story of Attempted Assassination — For Last Time Ever Because It’s ‘Too Painful’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Pittsburgh police charge 2 more people in connection with fatal Arlington Heights shooting
Two more people have been arrested in connection with a June 17 murder in Pittsburgh’s Arlington Heights neighborhood. Michael Anthony, 40, of Penn Hills and Jonathan Robinson, 43, of Pittsburgh were apprehended by city police with the assistance of Allegheny County Police and the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, Pittsburgh Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz reported Wednesday.
Pittsburgh gets pickled: Annual festival brings brine and dine downtown
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — An annual pickle-themed festival is taking over downtown Pittsburgh this weekend. Picklesburgh was born in 2015 and has quickly made a name for itself. In fact, it was voted the "Best Specialty Food Festival” in America in USA Today reader polls the past 3 years.
Steelers player under most pressure in 2024 NFL season
In the NFL, there is an old adage that no one is more popular than the backup quarterback. Now granted, some starters are so good that they are immune from this statement, as Ben Roethlisberger spent the majority of his career as the undisputed starter for the Pittsburgh Steelers, even when they drafted players like […] The post Steelers player under most pressure in 2024 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
14U Steel Valley All Stars softball team improves to 2-0
(PENDLETON, IN) - The Steel Valley All Stars (SVAS), a combined 14u girls softball team with players from Boardman, Canfield, Poland and Struthers, won their second game of the day against Kentucky's state champion in the Little League Central Regional - Junior Division 9-1. Justice Paris pitched a complete game,...
Hundreds attend vigil for man killed at Trump rally in Pennsylvania before visitation Thursday
SARVER, Pa. (AP) — Hundreds of people who gathered to remember the former fire chief fatally shot at a weekend rally for former President Donald Trump were urged to find […]
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