At least three people are confirmed dead and four were hospitalized on the south side of Pittsburgh, after a “party or event” according to police. Police are looking for a party or event which may have distributed orange paper wrist bands. All seven victims were wearing orange paper wrist bands when they were found …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff Says President’s Call With Ukraine Can Justify His Impeachment
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said House Democrats “may have to impeach President Donald Trump” following allegations that the President pressured Ukraine to investigate a political adversary. Schiff — a senior Democrat who has long been cautious about efforts to oust the president — said on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that …
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Won’t Need Elbow Surgery; Set To Return In 2020
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced last Monday that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger would miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury, with no news on when he could return. But now it seems the 37-year-old Roethlisberger doesn’t need Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and should “be fine for next season.” “There is complete …
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“Queer Eye” Star Jonathan Van Ness Reveals He Is HIV Positive
Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has revealed he was diagnosed with HIV when he was a 25-year-old hair stylist. In his memoir, Over the Top, which is due out Tuesday, Van Ness writes: “That day was just as devastating as you would think it would be.” Van Ness told The NY Times in an …
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Gunmaker Colt Suspending Production Of Military AR-15 Rifles For Civilians
The American firearms company Colt is suspending production of military-style weapons for civilian use, which includes the popular AR-15. On Thursday, Colt’s president and CEO Dennis Veilleux said in a statement that the West Hartford, Connecticut-based company is not permanently ending production, but “The fact of the matter is that over the last few years, …
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House Passes Seven-Week Spending Bill in Hopes Of Avoiding October Shutdown
On Thursday, the House approved 301-123 a stopgap spending measure that will keep agencies afloat through Nov. 21 and avoid a shutdown in October. The measure will now move to the Senate, where lawmakers are at odds over how to proceed with their own spending legislation. Democratic leadership in the House opted to move forward …
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Ottawa Senators Sign Defenseman Thomas Chabot To 8-Year Extension
On Thursday, the Ottawa Senators signed 22-year-old defenseman Thomas Chabot to an eight-year, $64 million extension. Chabot was the Senators’ 2015 first-round draft pick and was an All-Star in 2018-19 with 14 goals and 41 assists in 70 games. His 55 points ranked 10th among NHL defensemen. Chabot has tallied 23 goals and 80 points …
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Rory McIlroy Drops To 76 At BMW PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy made six bogeys and a double bogey in his last 11 holes to shoot 4-over 76 at the BMW PGA Championship on Thursday. This leaves McIlroy — the world No. 2 — 11 strokes off the first-round lead held by Matt Wallace. McIlroy’s round fell apart after an eagle at No. 4 followed …
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Celine Dion Debuts Three New Songs From Upcoming Album
Celine Dion has released three new songs — “Courage,” “Lying Down” and “Imperfections” — from her new album, titled Courage, to be released November 15. It is Dion’s 12th English language album, following her 2013 collection, “Loved Me Back to Life.” In April, Dion announced the new album and a world tour, dubbed the “Courage …
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Nick Carter Obtains Restraining Order Against Brother Aaron Carter
Backstreet Boys’ member Nick Carter and his sister Angel have filed a restraining order against their brother Aaron Carter following his recent gun confessions. Nick filed for the protection order alleging Aaron had made threats against his pregnant wife, Lauren Kitt, and their unborn child. Nick tweeted: “After careful consideration, my sister Angel and I regret …
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