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Pirates farm report for June 28, 2024: Hunter Barco throws 5 no-hit innings for Greensboro
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-44) was clobbered by Rochester (Nationals), 14-7. DH Joshua Palacios (.294) went 4 for 5 with a double, two runs scored and three RBIs. RF Ji Hwan Bae (.361) went 3 for 5 with two runs scored. SS Liover Peguero (.268) went 2 for 5 with a run...
Boeing in talks with DOJ to resolve charges over safety lapses
WASHINGTON — Boeing Co. is in talks with the U.S. Justice Department to resolve potential charges stemming from two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jetliners, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The settlement could be announced as soon as next week and is expected to include imposing a...
Neal Shipley within 4 stokes of lead after 2 rounds of his 1st PGA Tour event
Mt. Lebanon’s Neal Shipley turned in a second straight big-time round in his first tournament on the PGA Tour, moving within four strokes of the lead at the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Friday in Detroit. Shipley made one bogey and five birdies to shoot a 4-under-par 68. He’s at 9-under...
Judge denies Alec Baldwin’s motion to dismiss ‘Rust’ case
A New Mexico judge cleared the way Friday for a criminal trial to proceed against actor Alec Baldwin for his role in the fatal accidental shooting of a cinematographer on the “Rust” movie set. The ruling by New Mexico First Judicial District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer allows the trial...
School vouchers may make it into Pa.’s budget, but what would they really do?
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Few arguments in Harrisburg are as fraught as the one happening now over school choice vouchers, and it features a lot of spin from lawmakers...
Steve Lopez: How’d the grandpa debaters do? 3 experts on aging size up Biden, Trump
Not a good night for Biden. Not a proud night for Trump. A sad night for the United States. That’s my take after watching the presidential debate, but I didn’t watch alone. I enlisted three experts on aging to share their observations. I was focused on a single question while...
Feds seize cocaine, fentanyl, guns linked to 4 felons in Allegheny, Westmoreland counties
Four men are charged in federal court with drug distribution after federal investigators on Thursday seized more than 75 kilograms of cocaine, 90,000 doses of fentanyl and several guns after executing a series of search warrants. All of the men charged have previous felony drug convictions that prohibited them from...
Chris Antypas: Only PBM reform can save Pa. pharmacies from closure crisis
We haven’t even crossed the midway point of 2024, and more than 140 pharmacies have closed in Pennsylvania since we began the year, and countless local jobs have been lost. Sadly, there aren’t any signs this trend will slow down anytime soon until Pennsylvania enacts comprehensive pharmacy benefit manager (PBM)...
Elwood Watson: The Ten Commandments and the creep of Christian nationalism
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry was brimming with pride and arrogance last week when he signed into law a requirement that every classroom in his state — from kindergarten to college chemistry labs — will be required to display a copy of the Ten Commandments. “I can’t wait to be sued,”...
Fact-checking the Biden-Trump debate
The much-anticipated first debate of 2024 between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump featured a relentless barrage of false and misleading statements from the two candidates on immigration, the economy, abortion, taxes and more. • Both candidates erred on Social Security, with Biden incorrectly saying that Trump “wants...
Letter to the editor: Casey should focus on our problems
Sen. Bob Casey has a political ad talking to steelworkers about how he supported the new infrastructure law which will benefit them. I went to the website and read this law, which has an addendum which states that products made in the USA must be purchased by companies unless they...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: June 28
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Events and services at Sewickley area houses of worship for the week of June 28, 2024
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible studn is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive,...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s conviction suspect
You don’t have to be a Donald Trump supporter to realize that his conviction raises serious questions. For example, how can you be convicted of covering up a crime when you haven’t been found guilty of the crime you allegedly covered up? How can the mere receiving of bills from...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 28-30
Another month is in the books! With July on its way, summer is flying fast already. Make sure to enjoy every moment with some of these events this weekend. PSO Americana Concert Get in the patriotic spirit ahead of the Fourth of July with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s annual event...
The Stroller, June 28, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Dinner to aid Avonmore fire victim A dinner to benefit Mackenzie...
Letter to the editor: Trump charges serious, verdict right
There are several misstatements in the article “Trump verdicts make NYC Venezuela-on-the-Hudson” (June 8, TribLive). Author Hans A. Von Spakovsky tries to downplay the seriousness of the charges against Donald Trump by stating they were “paperwork errors” when in fact they were deliberate criminal actions. He states that “the statute...
Pirates farm report for June 28, 2024: Bubba Chandler strikes out 11 for Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-43) was swept by Rochester (Nationals) in a doubleheader. In the first game, a 4-3 Indianapolis loss in eight innings, RHP Quinn Priester made a rehab start, allowing two runs on five hits in four innings. LHP Michael Plassmeyer (8.08) followed with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits...
Widow of UPMC doctor who died in DUI crash sues driver and the bar that served him
A woman whose husband was killed in a high-speed, drunk-driving crash two years ago in the North Hills is suing the driver responsible and the bar that she says served him at least six drinks — on top of the eight he had already downed at a country club earlier...
Watch: Presidential debate between Biden and TrumpVideo
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking part in Thursday night’s first general election debate of the 2024 election season in Atlanta. It is the first debate for either candidate in this year’s election. The debate is being moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Watch...
Neal Shipley makes 5 straight birdies, shoots 67 in 1st round on PGA Tour
Neal Shipley’s first round in a PGA Tour event ended with a bang Thursday afternoon. Playing the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club on a sponsor’s exemption, Shipley made five consecutive birdies on his back nine to shoot a 5-under 67 for the day. He’s tied for ninth place,...
RFK Jr.’s campaign calls exclusion from debate ‘an act of collusion’
ATLANTA — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not qualify for the debate Thursday night, so he is having his own. In a news release, the Kennedy campaign said the candidate aims to reach voters during a simultaneous debate in front of a live audience in Los Angeles. Branded “The Real...
2024 TribLive HSSN Terrific 10 Baseball All-Stars
Here’s a look at the TribLive HSSN baseball all-stars for the 2024 season. Terrific 10 David Posey North Allegheny, sr., P/1B Posey knew his Tigers needed a big outing from him on the mound in the WPIAL 6A final, and he responded with a no-hitter and 11 strikeouts. The Navy...
2024 TribLive HSSN Terrific 10 Softball All-Stars
Here’s a look at the TribLive HSSN softball all-stars for the 2024 season. Terrific 10 Lexie Hames Seneca Valley, jr., P Hames continued to dominate in the circle and contributed to another championship run. The Clemson recruit went 16-1 with 265 strikeouts in 114 2/3 innings. At the plate, she...
Laurels & lances: Memories cherished, memories lost
Laurel: To owning a piece of history. Fundraising often includes more than a simple donation. It can be more transactional, like buying Girl Scout cookies or a fish dinner at your local fire company. The Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall found a way to make money by selling off something...
