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Who are the best Steelers inside linebackers of all-time? Vote now
In case you missed it: Behind The Steel Curtain is assembling the ultimate “All-Time Steelers roster” as voted on by you — Steelers fans! Every weekday leading up to training camp, we’ll be posting a poll for you to vote for the best players at each position.
Former Buffalo Bills' captain returns to Pittsburgh on one-year deal
After being cut by the Buffalo Bills, ninth-year veteran signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of training camp. The Buffalo Bills released multiple veterans as salary cap casualties at the. start of this past offseason and linebacker Tyler Matakevich was one of them. More than four months later, Matakevich is...
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 rally for former President Donald Trump have been urged to find “unity” as the area in rural Pennsylvania seeks to recover. Wednesday’s public event was the first of two organized to memorialize and celebrate Corey Comperatore’s life, with the second to happen Thursday. A sign outside Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, where the vigil for Corey Comperatore was held Wednesday, night read: “Rest in Peace Corey, Thank You For Your Service,” with the logo of his fire company. The 50-year-old died Saturday during an attempt to kill Trump at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Opinion | Do not weigh Reddit law school forums too heavily this upcoming application cycle
I can finally say, after 18 long, grueling months, that I have officially finished studying for the law school admissions test, otherwise known as the LSAT. I began studying in January of 2022, starting slow with an hour a week before ramping it up to 15+ hours a week come the fall 2022 semester. I slaved away at my textbooks, spending over $500 between my beloved PowerScore set and approximately two months of 7Sage live lessons. I canceled plans constantly, was a hot mess during most weeks the past two semesters and continuously bothered my friends, acquaintances and even my peers here at The Pitt News with how insane I was about this test. But finally, after the many months of desperate manifestations to the law school gods and three long, brutalizing tests, I am officially done. It is not just because LSAC says you are only allowed to take three LSAT exams in one calendar year — it is because I finally hit above my goal score. My score is certainly not perfect, but it sets me up nicely for a majority of the schools I am planning on applying to this upcoming fall.
Morning Roundup: Arrest made in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting; free Carnegie Museum day
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, July 18:. Arrest made in connection with Downtown Pittsburgh shooting. Detectives from the Pittsburgh Police Violent Crimes Unit made an arrest in connection to a shooting that shut down Smithfield Street in Downtown Pittsburgh for a couple hours on Tuesday.
Hundreds gather to remember former fire chief fatally shot at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
SARVER, Pa. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday to remember the former fire chief shot and killed at a weekend rally for former President Donald Trump in a rural area of Pennsylvania shaken by violence perpetrated by a local 20-year-old man. Outside Lernersville Speedway in Sarvar, Pennsylvania, where...
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.
SWAT expert explains how Secret Service could have prevented Trump attempted assassination
A former SWAT commander balked at the "audacity" of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle blaming the "sloped roof" for not positioning snipers on the building where Thomas Crooks opened fire at Saturday's rally for former President Trump. Gene Petrino, who served as the SWAT commander for Florida's Plantation Police Department...
Wednesday Single Game Tickets: Astros vs. Pirates July 31
The Pittsburgh Pirates (48-48) square off against the Houston Astros (50-46) at 8:10 PM ET on Wednesday. For details on how to buy tickets for the Astros-Pirates game, keep scrolling. Astros vs. Pirates Game Info and Tickets. Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Time: 8:10 PM ET. TV: SCHN. Location: Houston,...
Former Secret Service agent explains potential security lapses in Trump assassination attempt
OAKLAND - The Secret Service security planning, areas of responsibility, and communication between Secret Service agents and local law enforcement officers are all under intense scrutiny, as investigators try to determine how a security lapse allowed Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania to climb onto the roof of a building outside the security perimeter of a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and fire shots at former President Donald Trump from about 147 yards away.
Trump’s would-be assassin was photographed by local police minutes before attack because he was scoping out the area with a rangefinder—but then he disappeared
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents on stage at a campaign rally, on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. The young man was pacing around the edges of the Donald Trump campaign rally, shouldering a big backpack and peering into the lens of a rangefinder toward the rooftops behind the stage where the former president would stand within the hour.
Steelers Release Former Lions DB
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made two corresponding moves this week, adding an inside linebacker from the Buffalo Bills and moving on from one of their own defensive backs ahead of training camp. The team announced the signing (or re-signing) of former sixth-round pick Tyler Matakevich. The inside linebacker spent...
Hundreds attend vigil for Corey Comperatore, former fire chief killed at Trump rally in Pa.
Gov. Josh Shapiro says Corey Comperatore “died a hero,” shielding his family from gunfire. Here’s what to know about the assassination attempt and its aftermath; a motive for Crooks’ attempted assassination remains elusive. Pa. officials widely condemned the act of political violence, and President Joe Biden...
‘A true hero’: Vigil held to pay tribute to life, legacy of man killed at Trump rally in Butler
People from Butler County and beyond gathered Wednesday night at Lernerville Speedway in Buffalo Township for a night of songs, prayer, and stories, paying tribute to the life and legacy of Corey Comperatore.
Message on gaming platform Steam by Thomas Crooks reportedly foreshadows rally shooting
WASHINGTON (WKRC) — The would-be assassin of Former President Donald Trump wrote a message on the gaming platform Steam which reportedly foreshadows the rally shooting that occurred on July 13. According to The Daily Mail, United States Senators were told that 20-year-old Thomas Crooks posted a message on Steam,...
Jethawks claim District 31 crown with 7-0 win against Murrysville
On a rainy Wednesday night in Unity Township, the Latrobe Jethawks defeated Murrysville 7-0, claiming their third District 31 title in the last four years in American Legion Baseball action. Latrobe manager Jason Bush was emotional after the game as Latrobe also completed a perfect record, not losing a single...
On Sports: Pittsburgh led viewership of All-Star Game; Steelers QB drafted by UFL
Was it a Paul Skenes bump? Is MLB in the midst of a mini renaissance?. Tuesday’s All-Star Game was the most-watched telecast on Fox in almost six months, drawing 7.6 million viewers, according to the network’s PR arm. That was up 6% from last year’s game. Most...
Pittsburgh Shows League-Leading Support for Pirates Pitcher
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh region lead the country in television ratings for the All-Star game, thanks to rookie pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates starting for the National League. Fox Sports PR revealed that 7.6 million viewers watched this year's All-Star Game, a six percent increase over last year,...
Waitlist admit rate drops 72% while Penn updates admissions considerations, new data reveals
Penn admitted 72% fewer students off the waitlist for the Class of 2027 than the previous year’s admissions cycle and has updated its most heavily considered criteria in assessing applications, an analysis conducted by The Daily Pennsylvanian of Penn’s most recent Common Data Sets found. Alongside the notable...
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