The White House said that a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat in September included more than one strike on the vessel, seemingly confirming a Washington Post report that the U.S. targeted the boat for a second time to take out survivors of the initial attack. Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta discussed the strikes with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson. … [Read more...] about Second strike on alleged drug boat was “war crime,” says former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta
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Latest Pirates rumor bizarrely connects Pittsburgh to Andrew McCutchen downgrade
Jon Heyman reported that the Pittsburgh Pirates were a possible landing spot for Nick Castellanos. That shock is a complete Andrew McCutchen downgrade. … [Read more...] about Latest Pirates rumor bizarrely connects Pittsburgh to Andrew McCutchen downgrade
Gas prices dip below $3 per gallon, the lowest since 2021
The average price across the U.S. now stands at $2.95 per gallon, down 8.5 cents from a week ago, according to GasBuddy. … [Read more...] about Gas prices dip below $3 per gallon, the lowest since 2021
Paul Skenes Wins NL Cy Young Award
Paul Skenes has won his first career Cy Young award. The Pirates righty is named the National League’s best pitcher one year after winning Rookie of the Year and finishing third in Cy Young balloting. He beat out Cristopher Sánchez and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the honors. The vote was unanimous, as he received all 30 first-place votes. Sánchez was second on every ballot, so it … [Read more...] about Paul Skenes Wins NL Cy Young Award
Don Kelly signals more changes ahead for Pirates coaching staff
Pirates manager Don Kelly says he expects to make one or two more additions to his coaching staff ahead of the 2026 season. … [Read more...] about Don Kelly signals more changes ahead for Pirates coaching staff