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News: Friday, Sept. 18

Lancaster County Prison (Source: Lancaster County)

Lancaster County Prison (Source: Lancaster County)
Lancaster County Prison (Source: Lancaster County)

Headlines:

Funeral today for Ricardo Munoz: In his obituary, his family requested "peace and quiet" during the services. Munoz, 27, who reportedly suffered from schizophrenia, was shot Sunday by a Lancaster police officer when he charged out of a house waving a knife. (Source: CBS 21)

Covid-19 cases rise at prison: There are now 147 active cases among inmates, Lancaster County Prison officials said. Meanwhile, two inmates died of natural causes this summer and a third by suicide. (Source: LNP)

High court extends ballot deadline: Mail-in ballots received up to three days after Election Day shall be counted, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court said. The court also ruled the Green Party's presidential candidate cannot appear on the ballot, due to faulty paperwork. (Source: CNBC)

National roundup: Trump administration bans downloads of TikTok, WeChat as of Sunday. (Source: Reuters) Russia actively meddling in 2020 election, says FBI director. (Source: USA Today) More migrant women say they received surgery without their consent. (Source: AP) Trump launches 'patriotic education' initiative, blasts race-centric teaching as "child abuse." (Source: NBC News)