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Thursday, Nov. 7

In this file photo, beds are laid out at Ephrata First Church as part of Good Samaritan Services’ winter shelter program. (Source: Good Samaritan)

• Pa. House majority hinges on Cambria County race: A voting system malfunction was delaying determination of the result of the election between incumbent Democratic state Rep. Frank Burns and challenger Amy Bradley. (Source: Capital-Star) In the state Senate, Republicans retained their majority. (Source: Capital-Star)

• U.S. Senate race still too close to call: Republican challenger Dave McCormick holds a slim lead over Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey. (Source: WGAL) The 10th Congressional District is close, too, but Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry appears to have held off Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson. (Source: The Hill)

• Ephrata council to vote Monday on homeless shelter ordinance: The legislation would set hours and minimum staffing levels. (Source: LNP)

• St. James Episcopal Church hosts civic discussions: The Lancaster church’s “Common Prayer for the Common Good” series is aimed at reducing partisan acrimony. (Source: WGAL)

• Wednesday’s temperatures set record: The 81-degree peak was the highest ever for Nov. 6 in Lancaster County. (Source: LNP)

• Nation/world: Trump’s victory sets stage for immigration crackdown. (Source: AP) Justice Departments moves to wind down Trump prosecutions. (Source: CBS News) EviCore helps insurance companies deny coverage. (Source: Pro Publica) Fed expected to cut interest rates today. (Source: CNBC) 2024 almost certainly the hottest year on record. (Source: UPI)