‘This Moment Is Dark’: Women March Amid Threat To Roe V. Wade

ACROSS AMERICA — Good morning! It’s Sunday, Oct. 3, and as your weekend comes to a close, here’s a look at some of the stories we’re following today:

• Women’s March descends on U.S. Supreme Court.
• Big changes could affect how fast your mail is delivered.
• Drone video offers a peek inside a category 4 hurricane.
• Anti-vaccine demonstration shuts down New Hampshire downtown.

Women’s March Targets Court

The first Women's March of the Biden presidency headed straight for the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday, part of protests around the country demanding continued access to abortion in a year that conservative lawmakers and judges continue to threaten it.

Thousands marched in the nation’s capital, where numerous people spoke of the looming threat to Roe v. Wade.

"The moment is dark ... but that is why we are here,” Alexis McGill Johnson, president of Planned Parenthood, told the crowd packed into Freedom Square and surrounding streets. "No matter where you are, this fight is at your doorstep right now." »Women's March Targets Supreme Court, Restrictive Abortion Laws, via Washington, D.C. Patch

Body Found Is Likely Miya Marcano

A body discovered Saturday at an Orlando apartment complex is believed to be the remains of Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old college student who was reported missing just over a week ago. Orange County Sheriff John Mina confirmed the discovery during a Saturday news conference.

"This is not the update that I wanted to give everyone," Mina said. "Our hearts are broken." »Body Believed To Be Missing Florida Woman Miya Marcano, via Orlando Patch

COVID Deaths Top 700K

The United States reached yet another pandemic milestone Friday when coronavirus-related deaths surpassed 700,000 just as a summer surge driven by the delta variant begins to ease.

It took just 3 ½ months for the United States to go from 600,000 to 700,000 deaths, a spike fueled largely by the millions of Americans who remain unvaccinated. »U.S. Surpasses 700,000 COVID-19 Deaths As Summer Surge Wanes, via Across America Patch

Slower Mail, Higher Prices

On Friday, the U.S. Postal Service rolled out new "service standards" that will result in slower mail delivery and higher prices at the post office. The changes are being implemented as part of Postmaster Louis DeJoy's 10-year plan strategic plan. Here's everything you need to know about the changes that went into effect. »Slower Mail, Higher Prices: 5 Things To Know About USPS Changes, via Across America Patch

Eye Of The Hurricane

Using an uncrewed vehicle called a Saildrone, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this weekend released video footage from inside Hurricane Sam, a category 4 storm heading north across the Atlantic Ocean. »NOAA Ocean Drone Captures Video From Inside Hurricane Sam: WATCH, via Across America Patch

House Porn

Be sure to sneak a peek at this Maryland home, owned by the co-creator of the Johns Hopkins University's COVID-19 dashboard and her late husband. A private balcony in the master suite — which also features vaulted ceilings, a sitting room and a three-sided fireplace — is among this Owings Mills home's perks.

This Day In History

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