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By FARNOUSH AMIRI and MARC LEVY Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, one of the last anti-abortion rights Democrats on Capitol Hill, says he would support a bill to write the rights into federal law. The issue is coming up Wednesday as Democrats respond to the Supreme Court’s leaked draft decision that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. Casey is casting his new position as a reaction to what he characterizes as a surprising move by Republicans in Congress to try to effectively ban abortion nationwide. In the past, Casey has pushed to reduce the number of abortions through boosting support for health care and contraception.

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By MATTHEW PERRONE and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because of supply disruptions and a massive safety recall by manufacturer Abbott. Ongoing supply problems have intensified since Abbott shuttered its largest U.S. formula plant due to contamination concerns. Pediatricians are urging parents who can’t find formula to contact food banks or doctor’s offices. They warn against watering down formula to stretch supplies or using online DIY recipes. Major retail chains including CVS and Walgreens are limiting how many containers customers can purchase at one time to conserve supplies. Meanwhile, regulators with the Food and Drug Administration are looking at importing formula to boost U.S. supplies.

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(New Castle, Pa.) Pa State police in New Castle are reporting that they have arrested Shane McDevitt who is wanted in connection with the homicide of 65-year-old Cecelia Liposky, of New Castle. Troopers are reporting that they are investing after liposky’s body was found in a home on the 2800 block of Mercer Road in Neshannock Township Lawrence County.
Troopers put out a release looking to locate Liposky’s gray 2014 Nissan Sentra that was missing. Police located Liposky’s vehicle with McDevitt driving on Route 28 and pursued the vehicle, with the vehicle crashing at the Cheswick/Springdale exit early this morning.
McDevitt was arrested and will have a medical evaluation and then be taken to the state police barracks in New Castle.

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Federal prosecutors want the judge who is charge of Robert Bowers’ trial to question him in person to make sure that he understands that his lawyers are waiving his civil rights.
Bowers is charged with killing 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018.
One of the rights that the US Attorney’s Office is concerned about is Bowers’ right to a speedy trial.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said it isn’t making the request to challenge the competency of the defense but instead saying they are trying to prevent possible future litigation

The featured photo above shows the pole on the ground

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published May 11th, 2022 1:29 A.M.

(New Brighton, PA) At approximately 12:20 am Wednesday morning a Telephone pole crashed down at 16th and Third Avenue. Those nearby heard crashing sounds and tires squeal. The section of the pole that remained standing showed signs of damage and was bent inward towards Third Avenue.  Electrical lines and debris blocked the road. Glass and vehicle fluids could be seen on the ground. New Brighton Fire Department declined to comment their thoughts on what happened.

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The featured image above shows BBFASD students and staff, council members after being presented certificates
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published May 10, 2022 9:30 P.M.

(Beaver Falls, PA) The Beaver Falls City Council met Tuesday evening for a meeting.  Mayor Johns started the meeting by showing recognition to students from the Big Beaver Falls Area School District who participated in the National Academic Games Competition in Knoxville, Tennessee.  The students were presented certificates by council members.  Council approved two resolutions for the police and fire departments for the purchase of new Motorola radios. Like others in the county, the city is taking part in an agreement with the County to pay 20% of the total cost of the equipment. The county is paying the other 80%.  Also approved was a repository purchase of 615 2nd Avenue.

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent 

(Hopewell  Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Hopewell Township Police Department and The City of Aliquippa Fire Department  were dispatched to the scene of a one vehicle accident at 2430 west Wade Street at 11:05 p.m. Monday night, May 9. 2022. Hopewell Township Police reported that the unnamed male driver went over the hill. He refused medical treatment. Officers detected  an odor of alcohol emanating  from the driver’s breath and person, according to  Chief Don Sedlacek. Officers placed the driver under arrest for suspicion of DUI.

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) The city of Pittsburgh and the firefighters’ union have agreed firefighters no longer must live within the city limits, reaching a negotiated end to an ongoing legal battle.
The union says the city has had challenges getting enough applicants to fill firefighter jobs.
The firefighters had won arbitration on this issue months back which the city was going to fight in court. The union describes this as a negotiated settlement and says the city will withdraw its appeal to Common Pleas Court.