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By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A lawyer for Bill Cosby told jurors they need to look past years of public accusations against him and consider only the evidence presented by a woman who says he sexually assaulted her at the Playboy Mansion in 1975 when she was 16. Lawyer Jennifer Bonjean told the jury during closing arguments at a California civil trial Wednesday that Judy Huth and her attorneys had not come close to proving their case against Cosby. Huth’s attorneys say Cosby must be held accountable for his sexual abuse. Cosby, who is not attending the trial, has repeatedly denied any sexual activity with Huth.

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Senate is advancing two competing plans to slash the state’s corporate net income tax rate. Democrats warn the bills are premature because there’s no agreement with Gov. Tom Wolf. The bills passed Wednesday on a nearly party-line basis in twin votes in the Republican-controlled chamber. The Democratic governor has said he is optimistic about coming to an agreement with Republicans on a plan to cut taxes for corporations that pay Pennsylvania’s 9.99% tax rate. That’s one of the nation’s highest. Wolf has yet to agree to a plan as part of this month’s budget negotiations. The state House in April passed yet another plan.

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio
(Hopewell Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) PGT Trucking that is based in Hopewell Twp., Beaver County announced that Beaver County resident Laurence Cox, has been promoted  to a new   executive position of VP  of Sustainability  Leading  PGT’s decarbonization efforts, effective immediately according to a press release that was sent out on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

As part of the firm’s focus on progressive  transportation and fleet evolution, they are embracing change, leveraging technology and stretching their capabilities to continuously improve the  service they  provide to their customers. Cox will help lead these projects and ensure  a responsible use of resources  throughout the company.

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent
(Ambridge, Pa.) Council on Tuesday night approved the lot subdivision for the Well Built property on the former Sukkup site. Lot consolidation approval for the Beaver County Emergency Services Center was approved. Both actions were approved by the borough engineer and planning commission.
Borough Manager Mario Leone said that the streetscape contract between Stromberg Garrigan and Associates was approved based on his and the borough engineer’s recommendation.. Council approved the grant consultant contract between KSA and the borough.

(McKees Rocks, Pa.) A man is in custody today after first responders were called to the same address in McKees Rocks twice Emergency first responders were first called around 10:30 PM to the home at the intersection of Singer Avenue and Dohrman Street for a domestic dispute.
First responders then helped the woman at the address to get a Protection from Abuse Order from a man there.
About an hour later, 911 received another call about a fire at the same address and as police arrived they saw a man running from the house and he was taken into custody.
The Allegheny county Fire Marshal is investigating the fire to determine if it was set intentionally

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(Washington, D.C.) Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Pittsburgh on Friday to talk about the Biden-Harris Administration’s investments in removing and replacing lead pipes.
She will be joined by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Marcia Fudge and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Minkah Fitzpatrick is staying in Pittsburgh. The Steelers have signed their star safety to a new five-year contract. NFL Network reported the deal is worth $73.6 million, which would make Fitzpatrick the highest-paid safety in the league. The 25-year-old Fitzpatrick was ready to enter the final year of his rookie contract. He has been spectacular at times since arriving in Pittsburgh in a trade with Miami in September 2019 and was selected to the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro team in each of his first two seasons with the Steelers. Fitzpatrick called the signing “just the beginning” of what he hopes is a long and successful stay in the city.

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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades — and signaling more large rate increases to come that would raise the risk of another recession. The move the Fed announced after its latest policy meeting will increase its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans. The central bank is ramping up its drive to tighten credit and slow growth with inflation having reached a four-decade high of 8.6%, spreading to more areas of the economy and showing no sign of slowing.