MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Former 2016 GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina says “it is vital” that President Donald Trump is impeached, but she didn’t go so far as to say he should be removed from office. The Democratic-led House is expected to vote Wednesday to approve two impeachment articles, though the president’s removal by the Republican-led Senate appears unlikely. Fiorina joins fellow 2016 GOP Trump rival John Kasich in supporting impeachment. In the 2016 race, Fiorina gave a memorable response after Trump was quoted in a magazine criticizing her face. Fiorina replied, “I think women all over this country heard very clearly what Mr. Trump said.”

UNDATED (AP) — In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, Birmingham, Alabama, Mayor Randall Woodfin says he is backing Joe Biden for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Woodfin was among several Southern black mayors who met with the former vice president in Atlanta last month. Collectively, the group represents millions of voters in key early primary states. Candidates including current and former mayors have been courting mayors this cycle as crucial surrogates. Woodfin said on Sunday that he left the Atlanta meeting in November convinced that Biden is the best choice to defeat President Donald Trump and lead the country. Woodfin is expected to announce his endorsement on Monday.

BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband say federal prosecutors are holding back crucial investigative records that could prove the couple’s innocence in a college admissions scandal that has ensnared dozens of wealthy parents. A court motion filed Friday in Boston’s federal court asks a judge to force the Justice Department to turn over records that could help lawyers mount a defense for the “Full House” star and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli. The couple’s lawyers say that by withholding certain FBI records, prosecutors are denying their right to a fair trial. .

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Damage is being reported as strong storms move through the South. The Storm Prediction Center says trees are broken or down in parts of Louisiana, and at least one home is reported damaged. Forecasters issued a string of tornado warnings Monday morning and the National Weather Service says much of the Deep South could be in for dangerous storms. Forecasters say about 1 million people live in an area of northeastern Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi that had a moderate chance of dangerous weather Monday. A tornado watch has been issued from east Texas through Louisiana into central Mississippi and southern Arkansas.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania policymakers are taking a broad look at the state’s juvenile justice system in hopes of improving the results it produces. Legislative leaders, judges and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf announced the formation of a task force Monday. It will have nearly a year to issue recommendations. The group’s goals include making people safer, improving accountability and saving tax dollars. The task force will be appointed by Wolf, the court system and the Legislature.

Beaver County Prothonotary Nancy Werme is retiring from public service. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

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Congressman Conor Lamb is defending his decision to vote for the articles of impeachment against President Trump. On Sunday, Rep. Lamb reinforced his vote on Facebook. The post read, “What President Trump did was wrong,” the post read. “I hoped he would take his responsibility & put this incident behind us. But he hasn’t. Instead, he insists the call was “perfect,” which means he would do it again.” In March 2018, Lamb won a special election in Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District and then won again in the 2018 midterm elections. In what was likely a nod to Steelers fans ahead of their Sunday night primetime matchup against Buffalo, Lamb ended his statement with an often-used saying by Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin. “The evidence is clear. The standard is the standard. I will vote to impeach.”

A 700-thousand-dollar state grant has been awarded to fund the rehabilitation of freight rail track in Beaver County. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

The Recording Academy ® ‘s GRAMMY Recordings ® and Warner Records have revealed the powerful track listing for the 2020 GRAMMY ® Nominees album. Set for release on Jan. 17 in stores and via digital retailers, the latest installment of the best-selling series — now in its 26th year — features a diverse collection of the year’s most impactful GRAMMY-nominated music. A portion of album proceeds will benefit the year-round work of the GRAMMY Museum ® and MusiCares ® — two charitable organizations founded by the Recording Academy that focus on music education programs and critical assistance for music people in need.

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