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News: Friday, Jan. 14

PEMA Deputy for 911 Jeff Boyle speaks during a press conference at PEMA headquarters on the phaseout of 3G cellular networks on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (Source: Pa.gov)

PEMA Deputy for 911 Jeff Boyle speaks during a press conference at PEMA headquarters on the phaseout of 3G cellular networks on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (Source: Pa.gov)
PEMA Deputy for 911 Jeff Boyle speaks during a press conference at PEMA headquarters on the phaseout of 3G cellular networks on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (Source: Pa.gov)

Headlines:

Wintry mix, cold temps in store this weekend: Snow late Sunday is expected to transition to sleet and rain overnight. (Source: WGAL)

Pa. attorney general announces nationwide student loan settlement: Navient will cancel $1.7 billion in debt owed by 66,000 borrowers and pay more than $140 million in penalties to settle abusive lending allegations, AG Josh Shapiro said. (Source: AP)

Pa. to phase out 3G cell phone service: Devices that use the 3G network will no longer work once the phase-out takes place this year, state officials said. (Source: Fox 43)

Fire chiefs pushing for smoke alarm law: It would require rental properties to install 10-year tamper-resistant smoke alarms. (Source: CBS 21)

Republicans stepping up attacks on 'ghost flights': Some Pennsylvania candidates are calling for delicensing organizations that house undocumented immigrant children. Advocates say their claims are misleading and overblown. (Source: WITF)

National/world roundup: Schumer delays votes on voting rights. (Source: CNBC) Students stage walkouts over school Covid-19 policies. (Source: USA Today) Australia cancels Djokovic's visa again. (Source: ABC News) Covid-19 cases surge in ICE detention centers. (Source: CBS News) Covid-19 silver lining: Speeding vaccine development for other diseases. (Source: UPI)