WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is set to vote on a non-binding measure limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran as Democratic criticism of the U.S. killing of a top Iranian general intensified. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said that while the war powers resolution does not require Trump’s signature, it nonetheless “has real teeth” because it is “a statement of the Congress of the United States.” Republicans denounced the House measure as little more than “a press release” designed to attack Trump. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence urged GOP lawmakers to oppose the plan.

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft says it has developed a technique to detect online predators using video games to try to sexually exploit children. The chat function in online multiplayer games is one place where predators have tried to groom children for sexual purposes. Microsoft, which makes the Xbox gaming system, says its new technology will automatically scan text-based conversations for signs of potential exploitation. A human moderator can then review the flagged conversation and determine if it should be reported to law enforcement. Microsoft says it will start sharing the tool Friday with nonprofit organizations and other gaming and messaging service developers.

HAMAR, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania authorities say a suspected drunk driver allegedly drove into oncoming traffic and ended up ramming her car into an officer’s vehicle following a police pursuit. Police say Michele Sweet turned into the wrong lane while driving in Harmar and narrowly missed hitting a patrol car that was summoned to look for her Saturday night. Arrest papers say officer Ryan Valasek pursued Sweet and pulled the patrol car in front of her vehicle when it stopped. The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports Sweet then rammed his patrol car and continued to rev the engine until it stalled out. Sweet is charged with drunken driving, fleeing and attempting to elude police, and other charges. Sweet’s attorney was not available for comment.

The Beaver County Commissioners this morning approved an agreement for reassessment of properties countywide. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Aliquippa Council awarded a few domlition bids at its meeting last night. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Education advocates have sent a joint letter to Governor Tom Wolf asking him to increase state funding for students with disabilities. Andrea Sears reports…

A man from Baden is accused of stabbing a man last week in Ambridge. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

UNDATED (AP) — The newly elected treasurer of a small city in western Pennsylvania says city officials plotted to block her from taking office because she is black. Uniontown Treasurer-elect Antoinette Hodge alleges in a lawsuit that a city councilman took action to prevent her from being sworn in as scheduled. She says he called her a “colored girl” in a discussion with officials at a bonding agency. Councilman Martin Gatti denies using racist language and says he had legitimate questions about Hodge’s financial background. Hodge is suing the city, Gatti and another official.

A State Representative has introduced legislation that would cut the number of lawmakers in Harrisburg by 25 percent. Allegheny County state Rep. Valerie Gaydos says Pennsylvania has the second largest state legislature in the country, and not not only provide significant cost savings to taxpayers, but also streamline the legislative process and make it easier for lawmakers to reach consensus. Lawmakers regularly introduce bills to shrink the Legislature, but none have met the state constitutional amendment requirement of getting passed in consecutive sessions and then approved in a statewide referendum.

The 2020 Beaver County Annual Snow Shovel Riding Contest is being moved to next Saturday, January 18th, in the hope for better conditions. According to Beaver County Director of Recreation, Tim Ishman, the 57th Annual event is being postponed due to weather conditions that are not favorable to this particular contest. The predicted high for Saturday is 66 degrees, not exactly snow shovel riding weather. So once again, the event is being postponed to next Saturday. If it is canceled for a second time, the event will be scrapped for the entire season.