Security Guard Stabbed For Asking Man To Wear A Mask

ACROSS AMERICA — Good morning! It’s Sunday, Oct. 10. As the weekend comes to a close, here’s a look at some of the stories we’re following today:

• Texas’ restrictive abortion ban is back on after an appeals court issued a temporary stay on a federal judge’s earlier ruling.
• A mask dispute ended when an Apple store security guard was stabbed in the face and arm.
• A plane made an emergency landing at LaGuardia airport after a passenger displayed “suspicious behavior.”
• A neighbor called the police on another neighbor for watching dirty movies with their blinds open.

Texas Abortion Ban Resumes

A federal appeals court Friday night quickly allowed Texas to resume banning most abortions, just one day after clinics began racing to serve patients again for the first time since early September.

A one-page order by the 5th U.S. Court of Appeals reinstated the nation's strictest abortion law, which bans abortions once cardiac activity is detected, usually around six weeks. It makes no exceptions in cases of rape or incest. »U.S. Appeals Court Lets Texas Resume Ban On Most Abortions, via Austin Patch

George Floyd’s Family On Thank-You Tour

Members of George Floyd's family were in Los Angeles this weekend to launch their "Thank You Tour" across the United States to show their appreciation for the millions of people who protested in 2020 to demand justice after Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer.

The visit was also used to announce the family's new nonprofit, which will “promote respect, trust and love, as well as empower people to make positive changes in their lives.”

"My nephew's murder was a sacrifice needed to wake up America. His loving soul has transformed my life and now I intend to pass that on to transform other lives,” said Selwyn Jones, Floyd's uncle. “George Floyd's soul will continue to infuse us with energy and determination.” »George Floyd's Family Launches 'Thank You' Tour In Los Angeles, via Los Angeles Patch

Mask Dispute Ends In Stabbing

A face mask dispute turned violent Friday when a security guard at a Manhattan Apple store was stabbed by a customer after he was asked to put on a mask. The security guard was stabbed once in the left arm and once in the forehead with a knife before the suspect fled. »NYC Apple Store Security Guard Stabbed In Face Mask Dispute, via West Village Patch

More Booster Talks Planned

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is slated to meet later this month to discuss possible authorization of booster doses of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. »CDC Sets Date To Talk Moderna, J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters, via Across America Patch

Plane Makes Emergency Landing

One person was arrested Saturday after an airplane was forced to make an emergency landing at LaGuardia International Airport due to a potential security concern. The landing was made after passengers reported suspicious behavior from a person on board the flight. »'Security Incident' Prompts Emergency Plane Landing At LaGuardia, via New York City Patch

Your Good News Fix

If you’re in the mood for some good news, check out this week’s collection of feel-good stories from across Patch. From an Eagle Scout who set out to correct a grave injustice to a “teacher of the year” who was nearly deported, these stories will give you a much-needed pick-me-up as the weekend draws to a close.

House Porn

Step into your own private oasis when you set foot in the blissful backyard of this Downers Grove, Illinois, mansion. A sandy beach, cascading waterfalls and an island with a gazebo await at this one-of-a-kind property.

This Day In History

On this day in 1973, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned from office and pleaded no contest to the charge of failing to report $29,500 in income while governor of Maryland.

Around ‘The Patch’

• Neighbor Calls Cops On Neighbor For Watching ‘Inappropriate Movies’ With Blinds Open, via Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Patch
• Chihuahua Saved From Coyote, Thanks To California Couple, via Chatsworth Patch
• Anti-Vaccine Protesters Take On School Students, Parents, via Beverly Hills Patch
• Daniel Craig Bids A Fond And Special Adieu In 'No Time To Die', via Hollywood Patch
• Long Island Man Wins $1 Million On Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket, via Bellmore, New York, Patch
• Tampa Bay Missing Women Cases Grow Cold As Families Seek Closure, via Tampa Patch
• Tesla Will Move Its Headquarters To Austin, via Austin Patch
• Misinformation Is A Big Problem, Americans Agree: Poll, via Across America Patch

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