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News: Thursday, Jan. 6

Pro-Trump rioters swarm the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (Sources: Reuters, AFP)

Pro-Trump rioters swarm the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (Sources: Reuters, AFP)
Pro-Trump rioters swarm the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (Sources: Reuters, AFP)

Headlines:

LGH considers requesting federal 'strike team': The hospital could use FEMA personnel to supplement a staff that is "overwhelmed, tired and frustrated." (Source: LNP) Meanwhile, LGH and all Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health sites are now requiring all patients and staff to wear medical or KN95/N95 masks. (Source: WGAL)

Republican gubernatorial candidates hold debate: The event at Dickinson College featured 13 individuals, including Lancaster County state Sen. Scott Martin. (Source: Capital-Star)

Hackers targeting Pa. unemployment system: Outside experts say the system is vulnerable because it lacks multi-factor authentication. (Source: ABC 27)

Elizabethtown College joins F&M in delaying start of semester: Elizabethtown College will begin one week late, on Jan. 18. Franklin & Marshall College is beginning in-person classes Jan. 31 after two weeks of virtual class. (Source: LNP)

National/world roundup: Biden speaks on anniversary of Capitol insurrection. (Source: NPR) AG Garland defends Justice Dept. Jan. 6 investigation. (Source: ABC News) Dozens reported killed in Kazakhstan unrest. (Source: CNN) Two winning tickets will split $632 million Powerball jackpot. (Source: NBC News) Taco Bell launches subscription program. (Source: CNBC)