St. Louis couple indicted for waving guns at protesters
By JIM SALTER Associated Press
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A grand jury has indicted the St. Louis couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched on their private street. A lawyer for Mark McCloskey and Patricia McCloskey confirmed the indictments Tuesday. The McCloskeys, who are both attorneys, have become folk heroes among some conservatives. They argue that they were simply exercising their Second Amendment right to bear arms, and were protected by Missouri’s castle doctrine law that allows the use of deadly force against intruders. The case has caught the attention of President Donald Trump, and Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has said he will pardon the couple if they are convicted.

Stocks rise as Trump tweets on stimulus keep market spinning
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are recovering Wednesday after President Donald Trump appeared to backtrack on his decision to halt talks on another rescue effort for the economy. The S&P 500 rose 1.3% in morning trading after Trump sent a series of tweets saying he’s open to sending out $1,200 payments to Americans, as well as limited programs to help airlines and small businesses. The tweets late Tuesday came just hours after Trump sent the market into a tailspin with his declaration to halt talks on a stimulus effort until after the election. Airlines and other stocks that most need the economy to strengthen lead the way.

( Beth Smith, Aliquippa School District Curriculum Coordinator, explains a new program to help students get through the pandemic.)

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano 

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa School District’s Curriculum Coordinator Beth Smith  announced  Tuesday morning that Tutor.com/Quips is up and running  and it will help students when teachers aren’t available. She  explained  that Tutor.com/Quips is a free 24/7 tutoring program that any student  in grades 4-12 can access. At last month’s  school board meeting  she said all students have to do is log on to the site  to request  help in any subject, even with college applications. She said students will be connected to a live tutor.

The Less you Drive, The Higher Your Chances of a Dead Battery this Winter
AAA recommends having your battery tested ahead of cold weather

As the cold wintry months approach, AAA braces for an increase in Roadside Assistance calls for dead batteries. According to data from last winter, AAA East Central contractors responded to 66,548 battery-related calls and replaced 14,198. With the pandemic leaving many vehicles dormant for weeks or months, AAA East Central advises all vehicle owners to have their batteries tested sooner rather than later to avoid a breakdown.

 

“Cars are born to run, and letting them sit idle for long periods of time is setting them up to fail,” says Mike Hoshaw, vice president of automotive services at AAA East Central. “Year to year, our number one call during the winter months is for dead batteries. This year, we could see that skew even higher.”

 

Batteries supplies the electrical current needed to start a vehicle, but they also power components and accessories when the engine isn’t running. If a vehicle doesn’t run regularly, there’s less of a chance for the alternator and charging system to maintain a charge in the battery. Moreover, the heat from the summer sun is particularly damaging to its internal components. In the winter, that damage typically manifests in the form of a dead battery, particularly after cold snaps.

 

AAA East Central advises motorists visit a AAA Approved Auto Repair Facility to have their entire charging system and battery tested, especially if the battery is more than three years old. AAA members can request battery service on-the-spot as part of their membership. This includes battery testing and, if need be, replacement with a competitively-priced AAA battery. Service can be requested by calling 800-AAA-HELP.

 

Other items on AAA’s Winter Car Care Checklist include:

• Tire Type and Tread: In areas with heavy winter weather, changing to snow tires on all four wheels will provide the best winter traction. Testing tire’s tread is easy: insert a quarter into a tread groove with the top of George Washington’s head facing down. If you can see the top of Washington’s head, it’s time to start shopping for new tires.
• Tire Pressure: Typically, tire pressure decreases 1 PSI for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit that the temperature drops, putting owners at risk for a flat tire. The proper tire pressure levels can be found on a sticker located on the driver’s side door jamb. (Don’t forget to check the spare!)
• Wiper Blades: Replace blades that leave streaks or miss spots. Consider installing winter wiper blades that wrap the blade in a rubber boot to prevent ice and snow buildup.
• Washer Fluid: Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir with a cleaning solution that has antifreeze components.
• Coolant Levels: If your engine coolant level is low, add the recommended coolant to maintain the necessary antifreeze capability.

 

The full AAA Winter Car Care Checklist can be found here.

Johnny Nash, singer of ‘I Can See Clearly Now,’ dies at 80
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer
The writer, singer and producer of the classic “I Can See Clearly Now” has died. Johnny Nash’s son says his father died Tuesday at his home in Houston of natural causes at 80. Nash was a Houston-born artist who rose from pop crooner to early reggae star to chart-topping status with “I Can See Clearly Now.” Released in 1972, the tune was covered by artists ranging from Ray Charles and Donny Osmond to Soul Asylum and Jimmy Cliff, whose version was featured in the 1993 movie “Cool Runnings.” It also turned up in the film “Thelma and Louise,” and a Windex commercial.

Jimmy Kimmel, Sammy Hagar react to death of Eddie Van Halen
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Sammy Hagar, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Jimmy Kimmel, Billy Idol, Nikki Sixx, Paul Stanley, Josh Gad, Tom Morello, Gene Simmons, Diane Warren and more react to the death of guitar rock god Eddie Van Halen, who passed away Tuesday at age 65 after battling cancer. Van Halen was a guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock’s biggest groups, fueled the unmistakable fiery solo in Michael Jackson’s hit “Beat It” and became elevated to the status of rock god. Kimmel called him “a great musician” while Sixx said Van Halen changed the world and called him “the Mozart of rock guitar.”

Guitar rock god Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock’s biggest groups, fueled the unmistakable grinding solo in Michael Jackson’s hit “Beat It” and elevated him to the status of rock god, has died. He was 65. Van Halen, who had battled cancer, died Tuesday. A person close to Van Halen’s family confirmed the rocker death. With his distinct solos, Van Halen fueled the ultimate California party band and helped knock disco off the charts starting in the late 1970s with his band’s self-titled debut album and then with the blockbuster record “1984.”