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State police, Greensburg
July 24, 2024
• Stephanie Fitani Pinnix, 52, of Duquesne was charged with use of marijuana, use/ possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended or revoked license after an alleged incident May 24, co...
Harris kicks off campaign with speech in Wisconsin
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July 24, 2024
WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin (AP) — A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday as she opened her public case against Republican former President Donald Trump...
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By By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer 
July 23, 2024
LONDON (AP) — European planemaker Airbus plans to show off its newest passenger jet with daily flight demonstrations during one of the world’s biggest aviation trade fairs. But an ongoing safety and m...
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Rostraver Township
July 23, 2024
• Richard Lacey, 31, of McKeesport was charged with simple assault and criminal mischief after an alleged incident on Saturday, court records state. A preliminary hearing is set for 8:30 a.m. Aug. 5 b...
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Monongahela
July 19, 2024
• Justin Warman, 36, of McKeesport was charged with flight to avoid apprehension, trial or punishment, persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, obstructing adminis...
Entertainment Calendar
July 18, 2024
Tonight’s music • Open stage, Dead Head Winery, Monongahela, 6:30 p.m. • Jay Constable, Giant Oaks Winery, Finleyville, 6 p.m. • Artistree, Plum Street, Elizabeth, 6 p.m. • Supermoon, Coconut Joe’s Ti...
‘Shogun’ leads all Emmy nominees with 25 and ‘The Bear’ sets comedy series record
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By By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer 
July 18, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Bear” went on a tear at Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations with a comedy-series record 23, and “Shogun” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant year across categories for FX. ...
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McKeesport
July 17, 2024
• Amir Raymond Baxter, 27, of Charleroi was charged with disorderly conduct, harassment, terroristic threats and criminal mischief from an alleged incident on Sunday, court records state. • Rachel M. ...
How to keep an AC unit running strong
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July 17, 2024
Metro Creative Services Air conditioners are a lifeline come the dog days of summer, when soaring temperatures make a well-cooled home a welcome respite from the outdoors. Maintaining an AC unit ensur...
The rise of solo travel: Discovering the world alone
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By By ZUZANA PAAR For the AP 
July 17, 2024
When was the last time you went on an adventure by yourself? While doing things alone can seem daunting at first, the experience is like no other - especially when it comes to traveling. Discover the ...
Amazon Prime Day deals are here. Should you take advantage of them?
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July 16, 2024
BY HALELUYA HADERO AND CORA LEWIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high. July sales events have become a seasonal re...
Former fierce critic turned loyal ally, Vance is Trump’s running mate
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July 16, 2024
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a maj...
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By By JILL COLVIN Associated Press 
July 15, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — He was bleeding from the head after a barrage of bullets flew through his rally when Secret Service agents gave the go-ahead that it was safe to move from the stage. But Donald Trump h...
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star Doherty dies
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July 15, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shannen Doherty, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star whose life and career were roiled by illness and tabloid stories, has died at 53. After years with breast cancer, Doherty died Satur...
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July 13, 2024
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Biden pushes his ‘blue wall’ sprint with a Michigan trip
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July 13, 2024
By ZEKE MILLER, JOEY CAPPELLETTI and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Four years ago, candidate Joe Biden stood before supporters at a Detroit high school, flanked by Kamala Harris and ot...