Headlines:
• UPMC announces in-house nurse temp program: The health system's program is an attempt to compete with high-priced traveling nurse programs. Nurses will be paid $85 per hour, plus benefits. (Source: WGAL)
• VisionCorps mails children's letters to Santa in Braille: The nonprofit will mail back Santa's replies, also in Braille. (Source: LNP)
• Another court battle over state GOP election 'investigation': House Republicans want consultant Envoy Sage to be given access to Fulton County voting machines. (Source: AP)
• Penn State may alter spring semester protocols due to omicron: The university said it hopes to maintain in-person classes and activities, but said it is prepared to change course if necessary. (Source: CBS 21)
• National/world roundup: Furor after Manchin retracts support for 'Build Back Better' deal. (Source: NBC News) 48 test positive for Covid-19 on world's biggest cruise ship. (Source: CNN) Rapper Drakeo the Ruler stabbed to death at festival. (Source: ABC News) Moderna says data shows boosters work against omicron. (Source: UPI) World governments face dilemmas in holiday Covid-19 surge. (Source: AP)
