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Joe Biden’s call to Afghan president is impeachable: Devine

Miranda Devine

BY MIRANDA DEVINE

OPINION

Psst, Nancy Pelosi! Still looking for a phone call worth impeaching a president?

Do I have news for you.

Reuters has a bombshell report about a July phone call between Joe Biden and then-Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, in which the US president promises military aid in return for lies.

The “perception around the world and in parts of Afghanistan, I believe, is that things aren’t going well in terms of the fight against the Taliban,” says Biden in the July 23 call. “And there’s a need, whether it is true or not, there is a need to project a different picture.”

Whether it is true or not.

No, things weren’t going well, three weeks after the US abandoned Bagram Airfield in the dead of night.

Biden’s solution was to create the “perception” that all was fine. He wanted to keep the illusion going long enough to cover his Aug. 31 self-imposed deadline to withdraw US troops and have a victory lap on September 11th, when he would preen as the first president to end the forever war.

So he asked Ghani to trick up an event to make it look as if he had a plan to push back on the Taliban to reassure America’s allies who were beginning to question Biden’s timetable.

“I don’t know whether you’re aware,” said Biden, “just how much the perception around the world is that this is looking like a losing proposition . . . so the conclusion I’m asking you to consider is to bring together everyone from [ex-Afghan Vice President Abdul Rashid] Dostum, to [ex-President Hamid] Karzai and in between. If they stand there and say they back the strategy you put together, and put a warrior in charge, you know a military man . . . in charge of executing that strategy, and that will change perception.”

Ghani tried to explain that the situation was dire: “Mr. President, we are facing a full-scale invasion, composed of Taliban, full Pakistani planning and logistical support, and at least 10-15,000 international terrorists.”

He begged for US air support. “What is crucial is, close air support . . . a very heavy reliance on air power.”

The Afghan army was based on the US model, which relies on air support for enemy strikes, ferrying the wounded, and so on. But the contractors who serviced Afghan aircraft had left, leaving the Afghan army exposed.

Biden offered conditional air support, in return for Ghani going along with his ruse, but only until his Aug. 31 deadline. After that, “who knows?”

Source: Joe Biden’s call to Afghan president is impeachable: Devine

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Los Angeles Dodgers selected as ‘most hated’ baseball team in America

The Los Angeles Dodgers are now the “most hated” team in Major League Baseball, according to a sports betting website.

BetOnline examined some 100,000 tweets over the course of a month and the “Boys in Blue,” struck out amongst baseball fans in nine states including Arizona and Colorado. This comes as no surprise to those who have taken a trip to Phoenix to root for the Dodgers as the Arizona crowds frequently roar with “Beat LA,” chants.

The New York Yankees weren’t far behind and were the most hated Major League Baseball team in eight states.

Going into the 2021 season, the Yankees and Dodgers were predicted to meet in the World Series, but despite all the star power, both teams have dealt with injuries. Los Angeles has had to revamp its pitching rotation, including the additions of Max Scherzer and Cole Hamels, amid sexual assault allegations against Trevor Bauer. He remains on administrative leave and hasn’t taken the mound since late June.

Source: Los Angeles Dodgers selected as ‘most hated’ baseball team in America

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Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Signs Executive Order Allowing Fentanyl Test Strips – CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto signed an executive order Tuesday allowing the possession and use of fentanyl test strips.

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The City of Pittsburgh is adopting a policy to not arrest people who have or distribute fentanyl test strips for harm reduction purposes.

The Mayor’s Office says fentanyl test strips have been proven to prevent overdoses by allowing users to identify the presence of fentanyl in drugs.

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Pointing to a recent study from the City of Pittsburgh Office of Community Health and Safety, the Mayor’s Office says there’s been an increased presence of fentanyl in drugs like heroin, cocaine and meth in the greater Pittsburgh area.

“While fentanyl has been present in the heroin supply for several years in this region, there are increasing reports of other, non-opioid drugs that have been cut with or contaminated by fentanyl,” the report says.

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Peduto signed the order on Overdose Awareness Day.

Source: Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Signs Executive Order Allowing Fentanyl Test Strips – CBS Pittsburgh

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The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival 2021 – CBS Pittsburgh

Return to the Magic and Mystique of the Renaissance!

The Festival is back and better than ever! The celebration begins on Saturday, September 4, and runs six consecutive weekends, and Labor day, ending on Sunday, October 10.  The Festival is celebrating its return to the past with new entertainment, beautiful new displays from local artisans, as well as some classic shows and craftspeople that bring thousands of guests joy year after year.

The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is an entire day of immersive experiences for people of all ages.  Guests can enjoy three armored Jousts a day, Knighting ceremonies, and nine stages of non-stop entertainment including music, dancing, comedy, sword fighting, and more!  With so much unique entertainment, guests can revel in a different experience with every visit.

Returning Favorites like the CRAIC show and The Washing Well Wenches are back along with a variety of new performances.

The 2021 Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays only, September 4 through October 10, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.  The Festival is open rain or shine in the Gateway to the Laurel Highlands, just thirty miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

Admission for the 2021 season is $24 for adults and $12 for children ages 5-12. Children aged four and under are always free.  Tickets can be purchased on their website at a discounted rate, or through the on-site box office on festival days.

Coupons can be found at Wendy’s and Eat N’ Park and must be redeemed at the Box Office.

For more information please visit the Festival website at www.pittsburghrenfest.com, or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Source: The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival 2021 – CBS Pittsburgh

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Five Missing After Navy Helicopter Crash Near San Diego – The New York Times

One person was rescued and five others were missing after a U.S. Navy helicopter crashed on Tuesday in the water off the coast near San Diego, according to military officials.

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear. In a statement, the Navy’s Third Fleet said the helicopter “crashed into the sea” at 4:30 p.m. local time while it was conducting “routine flight operations” about 60 nautical miles off the coast.

Search efforts were ongoing early Wednesday, according to the Navy.

Military officials identified the helicopter that crashed as an MH-60S, a model that has been in use since 2002, according to the Naval Air Systems Command.

The helicopter had been assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier based in San Diego. In a statement on Facebook on Wednesday, Lincoln officials called the crash a “tragedy.”

The 14,000-pound helicopter has a range of 245 nautical miles and can reach a top speed of 180 knots, according to the command.

The Navy has more than 250 MH-60S helicopters in use, according to the Command.

MH-60S helicopters are used for a wide array of purposes, including “vertical replenishment, combat search and rescue, special warfare support and airborne mine countermeasures” according to Naval Technology, a website that reports on military equipment.

Source: Five Missing After Navy Helicopter Crash Near San Diego – The New York Times

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5 Questions Now That U.S. Troops Have Left Afghanistan : NPR

Among the questions: What happens to the Americans still in Afghanistan? And: What does the exit mean for Biden’s approach to the world?

President Biden issued a stern defense Tuesday of his decision to exit Afghanistan. He also hailed the final evacuation — which saw more than 120,000 Americans, Afghans and others airlifted from the country — as an “extraordinary success.”

“My fellow Americans, the war in Afghanistan is now over,” Biden said from the White House. He added, “I refuse to continue a war that was no longer in the service of the vital national interest of our people.”

Americans have largely supported getting out of the country. The 20-year war cost thousands of lives.

How U.S. troops withdrew, however, has drawn its share of criticism. The far-faster-than-expected Taliban takeover created conditions that left the U.S. scrambling to get out. For security, American forces had to rely on a former enemy that once gave cover to the terrorist group that planned the 9/11 attacks in the first place.

Amid the chaos, a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport killed 13 U.S. servicemembers and scores of Afghans.

Biden will hope that as the exit sign gets smaller in the rearview mirror, the decision grows more popular.

The ramifications from the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, and the withdrawal from the country, will likely have long-lasting effects, and they raise lots of questions.

Here are five:

1. What happens to the Americans still in Afghanistan?

In his remarks Tuesday, Biden said there are about 100 to 200 Americans who remain in Afghanistan. Most are dual citizens, he said, who initially didn’t want to leave because of family roots in the country.

2. What happens to Afghan refugees and visa holders?

3. What does the exit mean for Biden’s approach to the world?

4. Will the exit affect Biden politically long term?

5. Does the American public separate the ultimate decision on leaving Afghanistan from the last couple weeks of the war?

Source: 5 Questions Now That U.S. Troops Have Left Afghanistan : NPR

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Police looking for two masked men after robbery in Pittsburgh – WPXI

By WPXI.com News Staff

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police are looking for two masked men after a robbery in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood.

The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Monday in the 400 block of Semple Street.

Police said a man reported that he was assaulted by two unknown men, who took his money and bus pass before running off.

The men were dressed in all-black clothing wearing face masks and one of the men wore a pair of Nike Jordan shoes, police said.

Police officers from the University of Pittsburgh assisted on the scene.

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Source: Police looking for two masked men after robbery in Pittsburgh – WPXI

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Man Accused Of Shooting Woman In Custody After SWAT Situation – CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man accused of shooting a woman in the leg was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home.

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SWAT and negotiators were called to the 900 block of Bryn Mawr Road Tuesday around 2:40 p.m.

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Police say the man was suspected of shooting a woman who was found on Penn Avenue around 2 p.m. with a gunshot wound to her thigh. She told officers that a known man had shot her in the Hill District.

She was taken to the hospital and is stable.

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After SWAT was called to the home on Bryn Mawr Road, the man surrendered and was taken into custody without incident.

Source: Man Accused Of Shooting Woman In Custody After SWAT Situation – CBS Pittsburgh

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Hempfield man accused in wrong-way DUI crash on Route 30 | TribLIVE.com

A Hempfield man is accused by police of being intoxicated during a 2019 wrong-way crash on Route 30 that seriously injured another motorist, according to court papers.

Larry Thomas Miller Sr., 74, is charged with aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence and several other related misdemeanors and summary offenses.

State police said they were called at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 2019 to a head-on crash on Route 30 eastbound near the Cedar Street exit in Hempfield. Miller was driving west in the eastbound lanes and collided with another vehicle around a bend, according to court papers.

The female driver of the eastbound vehicle saw headlights coming toward her but didn’t have time to react, police said. She was hospitalized with a fractured neck vertebrae.

Police said Miller appeared to be intoxicated at the scene and told authorities that he had a few beers at a local bar before heading home. He was taken by medical helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment of what authorities described as extensive injuries.

Troopers said Miller’s blood-alcohol content was 0.156%. The legal limit to drive in Pennsylvania is 0.08%. Miller also had opiates and prescription medication used to treat anxiety in his system, according to court papers. Police said they found about 3 grams of suspected cocaine in Miller’s pocket.

Source: Hempfield man accused in wrong-way DUI crash on Route 30 | TribLIVE.com

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200 vendors set for Labor Day arts, crafts show at Westmoreland Fairgrounds | TribLIVE.com

Labor Day often marks the time to change home decor from summer to fall. Shoppers will find a large array of seasonal and holiday decorating items this weekend at the 28th annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds. About 200 vendors will fill five buildings

Shoppers will find a large array of seasonal and holiday decorating items this weekend at the 28th annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds.

About 200 vendors will fill five buildings and line walkways during the four-day event. Hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Monday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

“This is a nice opportunity to get out and do some shopping,” said Trisha Cusick, assistant to promoter Dave Stoner, owner of Family Festivals Association Inc. “You can go online and get anything from all over the world delivered to you in 48 hours, but here you can pick something up and turn it around and see what it really looks like.

Source: 200 vendors set for Labor Day arts, crafts show at Westmoreland Fairgrounds | TribLIVE.com

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Police ask public’s help in locating car allegedly involved in child abduction

Police ask that you do not attempt to make contact with the occupants of the vehicle.

 

GREENSBURG, Pa. —

The City of Greensburg Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a dark gray 2016 Kia Soul, AZ registration EFA 9KD that may be involved in a child abduction.

Police say the parents of the child, who are prohibited from having contact by the Arizona Department of Child Safety, removed the child from the custody of a family member in Greensburg Tuesday at 1 p.m.
Police ask public’s help in locating car allegedly involved in child abduction
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Ida collapses Mississippi road; kills 2, injures at least 10 – ABC News

Two people were killed and at least 10 others were injured after a roadway collapsed in Mississippi on Monday night

LUCEDALE, Miss. — Two people were killed and at least 10 others were injured when seven vehicles plunged into a deep hole where a dark, rural highway collapsed as Hurricane Ida blew through Mississippi.

Torrential rain may have caused the collapse Monday night, and the drivers may not have seen that the roadway in front of them had disappeared, Mississippi Highway Patrol Cpl. Cal Robertson said. The George County Sheriff’s Department received the first call about a crash at about 10:30 p.m.

Source: Ida collapses Mississippi road; kills 2, injures at least 10 – ABC News

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Watch Live: Biden to deliver remarks on end of the war in Afghanistan

The final U.S. plan left Kabul at 3:29 p.m. ET, General Kenneth F. McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, said Monday.

Washington — President Biden will address the American people Tuesday afternoon following the end of the nation’s two-decade-long war in Afghanistan, which came to a close Monday with the departure of the final U.S. military aircraft from the main airport in Kabul.

The U.S. completed its historic airlift of tens of thousands of evacuees hours before Mr. Biden’s August 31 deadline for the military presence in Afghanistan to end. More than 122,000 people flown out of the country since late July by U.S. military and coalition aircraft, including more than 5,400 U.S. citizens.

Source: Watch Live: Biden to deliver remarks on end of the war in Afghanistan

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Three people taken to the hospital following crash on Pittsburgh’s South Side

Crash happened early Tuesday morning about 1:30 am on Carson Street.

It appeared one of the vehicles caught fire after the crash.

The conditions of the three people hurt have not been released.

There’s no word on what caused the crash.

Source: Three people taken to the hospital following crash on Pittsburgh’s South Side

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Port Authority announces staffing shortages impacting routes

According to the Port Authority, they are currently 100 drivers and 60 maintenance crew members short.

Port Authority spokesman Adam Brandolph says there were a larger number of issues Monday morning.

“We are aware that riders are being left at stops, buses aren’t showing up and they’re coming very late. Of course, if you’re somebody who’s relying on transit to get to work, to get to childcare, or to get to schools, that can be unacceptable, right?” said Laura Wiens, Pittsburghers for Public Transit executive director.

The Port Authority said the shortage could also impact Pittsburgh Public Schools students riding buses to school.

The Port Authority and a union for the drivers said there have been retirements and recruitment efforts have been difficult. They also said the extensive 10-week training course drivers have to go through is tougher to do with social distancing requirements.

The Port Authority said it is working on recruitment and is hosting a job fair Sept. 10 at the PA Career Link on Wood Street in downtown Pittsburgh at 10 a.m.

“We take this very seriously. When we put out a schedule, that is our contract with the public and when we can’t make that schedule, we really take that seriously. We ask for patience and some courtesy and even kindness for the operators, the drivers who are out there busting their butts today,” Port Authority spokesman Adam Brandolph said.

Pittsburgh Public Schools leaders said they’re aware of the Port Authority’s shortages, and for any student taking a port authority bus that’s late, they will not be penalized by the school.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 spoke with Felicia Snyder, a parent, who says she’s expecting some transportation issues given the delay in the school start time and staggering of schedules, but Snyder encourages patience among parents and the district.

“It’s just one of those things where we’re going to have to learn how to be kind. We’re going to have to learn how to be empathetic, and we’ll have to learn how to just be decent human beings because it’s the right thing to do,” Snyder said.

The full statement from Pittsburgh Public Schools is below:

“Our transportation department works very closely with Port Authority and stays up to date on the challenges they are also facing due to the driver shortage. As part of our planning, we consider the impact students’ commutes will have on bus capacities to alleviate overcrowding concerns. With many of our students getting to school in new ways and expecting that challenges with driver coverage will continue, school leaders will not penalize students who face challenges getting to school on time due to unexpected delays and inconsistent route coverage.”

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Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold in Pittsburgh wins $1.35 million

A lucky customer at a Giant Eagle in Pittsburgh hit the jackpot for more than $1.35 million on a Pennsylvania Lottery ticket.

Lottery officials said the winning ticket from Sunday’s drawing was sold at the Giant Eagle on McKnight Road in Pittsburgh.

The ticket matched all five balls drawn — 1, 4, 18, 29, 31 — to win the prize.

Lottery officials said the winning ticket must be claimed and validated.

The winner has one year from the game’s end-sale date to do that before the prize expires.

The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Source: Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold in Pittsburgh wins $1.35 million

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Biden breaks promise to ‘stay’ in Afghanistan until every American evacuated | Fox News

President Biden appears to have broken his promise to stay in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated.

Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. announced Monday evening that the last of the U.S. troops stationed at the Kabul airport had left, completing the military’s drawdown in the country, even though hundreds of Americans likely remain.

McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command, said some American citizens who wanted to leave Afghanistan remain in country.

AFGHANISTAN: NUMBER OF AMERICANS SEEKING EVACUATION BEFORE DEADLINE ‘BELOW 250,’ OFFICIAL SAYS

“We did not get everybody out that we wanted to get out,” he said.

Source: Biden breaks promise to ‘stay’ in Afghanistan until every American evacuated | Fox News
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North Korean nuclear reactor used for plutonium production appears active, IAEA says – CNN

(CNN)North Korea appears to have restarted operations at a power plant capable of producing plutonium for nuclear weapons, according to the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog.

The International Atomic Energy Agency said that clues, such as the discharge of cooling water, observed in early July indicated the plant is active. No such evidence had been observed since December 2018, the IAEA said.
The IAEA said the findings, published Friday in an annual report on Pyongyang’s nuclear program, were “deeply troubling” and “a cause for serious concern.”
“The continuation of the DPRK’s nuclear program is a clear violation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions and is deeply regrettable,” the report added, referring to North Korea by its official acronym, The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
The IAEA said there also were signs of activity at the nearby radiochemical laboratory, from mid-February until early July. The power plant is used to make nuclear fuel, and the radiochemical laboratory is used to reprocess the fuel rods from the plant into plutonium that can, theoretically, be used in the manufacturing of nuclear weapons.
Both the plant and the lab are located in North Korea’s best-known nuclear complex, Yongbyon.
The IAEA and other independent analysts have previously reported on the observed activity at the radiochemical laboratory and believed it may have been part of a campaign to turn nuclear fuel into plutonium for nuclear weapons.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said in June that the duration of activity at the lab was consistent “with the time required for a reprocessing campaign.”

Source: North Korean nuclear reactor used for plutonium production appears active, IAEA says – CNN

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U.S. drone strikes an ISIS-K vehicle packed with explosives in Kabul

WASHINGTON – The United States carried out a military strike on Sunday against an ISIS-K target in Kabul, a development that comes in the final days of an immense humanitarian evacuation mission.

“U.S. military forces conducted a self-defense unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike today on a vehicle in Kabul, eliminating an imminent ISIS-K threat to Hamad Karzai International airport,” U.S. Central Command spokesman Navy Capt. Bill Urban wrote in a statement.

There were no known civilian casualties following the strike.

The latest strike follows a Friday drone strike that killed two high-profile ISIS-K members believed to be involved in planning attacks against U.S. forces in Kabul. Army Maj. Gen. William Taylor said that there were no known civilian casualties following the strike.

Friday’s strike came less than two days after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive near the gates of Kabul’s airport, resulting in the deaths of 13 American service members.

The White House said Sunday that the president and first lady will meet with the families of the fallen and observe a dignified transfer of the remains at Dover Air Force Base.

Source: U.S. drone strikes an ISIS-K vehicle packed with explosives in Kabul

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Hurricane Ida is moving ashore with history-making power on the anniversary of Katrina – CNN

(CNN)Hurricane Ida is beginning to move ashore and is set to make landfall early this afternoon likely tied as Louisiana’s most powerful storm ever.

The current forecast calls for sustained winds of 150 mph when Ida hits on the 16th anniversary of the historically devastating Hurricane Katrina.
That’s just 7 mph below the Category 5 ranking, and if Ida arrives at that level, it would be just the fifth to do so on the US mainland.
Last year’s Hurricane Laura and the Last Island Hurricane of 1856 share the current record at 150 mph.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Sunday he expects Ida to be “a big challenge for us.”
Edwards told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” that his state “is as ready as we can be,” but he expects Ida to be “a very serious test of our levy systems, especially in our coastal Louisiana.”
The state invested significantly in shoring up the levy system after the catastrophic fail after Katrina. Edwards said Ida “will be the most severe test,” but he expects the levees to hold. “The next 24, 36 hours are just going to be very, very critical for us here in Louisiana.”
Ida became a Category 4 storm early Sunday morning, rapidly intensifying to sustained winds of 150 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

It was 50 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River, NHC forecasters said in a 10 a.m. ET update, as the storm continued its march toward Louisiana and the Gulf Coast at 15 mph.

Outer bands from the storm are already making their way onshore across the Gulf Coast, impacting southeastern Louisiana, including New Orleans. An elevated weather station at Pilot’s Station East near Southwest Pass, Louisiana, recently reported a wind gust up to 107 mph, the NHC said.

Source: Hurricane Ida is moving ashore with history-making power on the anniversary of Katrina – CNN

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Man Shot Multiple Times On South Side, Police Investigating

An investigation is underway and a man is in critical condition following an overnight shooting on Pittsburgh’s South Side.

Just before 2 a.m., Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 80 block of S.13th Street and reports of a gunshot victim on Muriel Street at S.14th.

Officers located a male victim there with three gunshot wounds. He was transported by medics to the hospital in critical condition.

The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at more than one location in the vicinity of where the gunshot victim was located.

Violence Crime Unit detectives are investigating.

Source: Man Shot Multiple Times On South Side, Police Investigating

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Netflix picks up NBC’s ‘Manifest’ for fourth season

Netflix picked up “Manifest” from NBC after the show was canceled. The fourth season will feature 20 episodes, the most of any season so far.

The streamer has also announced that this upcoming new season will consist of 20 episodes, which is more than any one season received on NBC. (The first consisted of 16 episodes, while the second and third consisted of 13 episodes each.) Whether all 20 are released at once or in multiple parts was not announced.

“Manifest” follows various passengers from fictional flight Montego Air 828 who experience a severe bout of turbulence while flying from Jamaica to New York City, only when they land, they learn that five and a half years actually passed — and they have returned with the special ability to see glimpses of events to come.

Source: Netflix picks up NBC’s ‘Manifest’ for fourth season

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Russian State TV Host Launches Deranged, Racist Attack on Capitol Cop

A Capitol police officer who shot and killed Ashli Babbitt during the Jan. 6 riot bravely stepped forward and revealed his identity on Thursday in an interview on NBC Nightly News. After the attempted insurrection, Lt. Michael Leroy Byrd, a 28-year-veteran of the force, had faced threats and intimidation, as his name traveled in various circles. Russian state television besmirched Byrd for months and revealed his ethnicity long before he was publicly identified. State TV hosts and pundits repeatedly described him as a “Black officer” and outrageously attributed his motives for shooting Babbitt to reverse racism against white people.

Thursday’s broadcast of the Russian state TV show 60 Minutes went all in on that demented line of attack with a segment entitled “Black Racism.” During the episode, host Olga Skabeeva claimed: “Sensation in the case of the Capitol riot! Today, during primetime, the most liberal American television channel will air the interview with the black policeman who shot an unarmed white woman, a follower of [former U.S. President] Donald Trump, Air Force veteran Ashli Babbitt. Ashli tried to walk from one room to the next, through the door broken by somebody else, but instead was struck by the bullet.”

Skabeeva continued her diatribe: “The American justice system somehow managed to clear the officer of all charges… In case you didn’t know, the policeman got away with it because he is Black—and Blacks are permitted to kill white people. I will remind you that when the dark-skinned criminal George Floyd was accidentally choked during his apprehension, a white policeman was sentenced to prison for more than 22 1/2 years.”

The comparisons between George Floyd and Ashli Babbitt have been featured on Russian state TV since January, with detailed compilations of bullet points that smeared Floyd and extolled Babbitt. State TV show The Evening With Vladimir Soloviev compared the list of George Floyd’s alleged crimes against Ashli Babbitt’s achievements. The host, Vladimir Soloviev, described Babbitt as “the icon of neocons” and claimed: “Only white America cares about her death, but not the democratic press.”

Source: Russian State TV Host Launches Deranged, Racist Attack on Capitol Cop

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#BidenMustGo Campaign Takes Off as Sickened Americans Speak Out on Afghanistan Tragedies – Inter Reviewed

President Joe Biden’s dealing with of the Afghanistan troop withdrawal has been horrible from the beginning. Simply days earlier than the Taliban took over the capital of Kabul, Biden promised we wouldn’t see the identical state of affairs that we’d seen many years in the past in Saigon.

Seems, this was exactly what we saw as helicopters rescued personnel from the U.S. embassy in a chillingly comparable vogue to what was achieved as Vietnam fell in 1975.

Biden has claimed that the “buck stops” with him, and but he’s blamed everyone however his personal administration for the horrific disaster.

In the meantime, when instructed by a reporter this week that People largely supported the withdrawal however disapproved of his leadership amid the chaotic evacuation, Biden merely laughed.

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US Special Forces Vets Go Rogue in Middle of Night, Rescue Afghan Allies That Biden Won’t

I assume this was all he might do upon studying {that a} majority of People now take into account him unfit and incompetent for the job.

Source: #BidenMustGo Campaign Takes Off as Sickened Americans Speak Out on Afghanistan Tragedies – Inter Reviewed

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Final Score: Panthers route the Steelers 34-9 in preseason finale – Behind the Steel Curtain

The Pittsburgh Steelers lose in the 2021 preseason for the first time, this a 34-9 defeat to the Carolina Panthers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers locked horns in the final preseason game of the NFL Preseason in Charlotte, NC, and the Steelers were trying to remain perfect in this 2021 preseason.

With a lot of starters not seeing action, it was Dwayne Haskins and the Pittsburgh offense taking the field for the opening kickoff. However, a three-and-out sent Jordan Berry on the field for the first punt of the game.

Sam Darnold took over for the Carolina Panthers, and put together an impressive, and time consuming drive. Starting at their own 20-yard line, the Panthers worked their way deep into Pittsburgh territory, but failed on 4th down and turned the ball over on downs with nothing to show for their 13 play, 7:01 drive.

The Steelers’ offense remained inept with Haskins at the helm, and resulted in another three-and-out on their second possession. Pressley Harvin delivered a 48-yard punt, putting the Carolina back in their own territory for their second drive of the first quarter.

Source: Final Score: Panthers route the Steelers 34-9 in preseason finale – Behind the Steel Curtain

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