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Pirates trade closer Rodriguez to Atlanta; receive INF Chavis from Boston

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PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a couple significant moves ahead of Friday afternoon's trade deadline. Pittsburgh dealt reliever Richard Rodriguez to the Atlanta Braves for a pair of right-handers: Ricky DeVito and Bryse Wilson. Rodriguez recorded a 2.82 ERA for the Bucs this season, and completed 14 of his 17 save opportunities. The Pirates also traded left-hander Austin Davis to the Boston Red Sox for former Top 100 prospect Michael Chavis. Read More...

Police release photo of man sought for fatal shooting over McDonald's order dispute

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HOUSTON (TND) — A man who killed a Texas attorney that reportedly intervened during a dispute over a McDonald's order was identified. Houston police said on Thursday that 57-year-old Anthony Martin Landry is facing a murder charge following the death of Jeffrey Wayne Limmer. Limmer was trying to calm down an angry customer who became upset with his order, according to detectives KTRK spoke with. Landry, the "angry customer," shot Limmer after a verbal disagreement, according to police. Read More...

Recent high school graduate killed after suspect claims he didn't know gun was loaded

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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Tennessee teenager was arrested in the shooting death of a recent high school graduate, but he claims he did not know the gun was loaded. According to an affidavit from the Franklin Police Department, the shooting occurred Saturday in the 1400 block of Hanson Drive in Franklin. The 911 caller told police he was transporting the victim, identified as Lily Basil, to the hospital for a gunshot wound to the right shoulder. Read More...