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News: Tuesday, Sept. 28

Thousands rally at the Capitol in Harrisburg during Pennsylvania’s March for Life rally on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (Source: March for Life)

Thousands rally at the Capitol in Harrisburg during Pennsylvania's March for Life rally on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (Source: March for Life)
Thousands rally at the Capitol in Harrisburg during Pennsylvania's March for Life rally on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (Source: March for Life)

Headlines:

Thousands rally at Pa.'s first March for Life:  Demonstrators called on Pennsylvania to outlaw abortion. Gov. Tom Wolf said he would veto any such legislation. (Source: CBS 21)

Pa. GOP lawmakers considering enacting election changes via constitutional amendment: Doing so would take Gov. Wolf, a Democrat, out of the equation. (Source: WITF)

Ephrata Area school board rejects defying mask mandate: The proposed change would have allowed parents to exempt their children without a doctor's note. More than 100 parents attended the 4 1/2 hour meeting, most supporting the change, many invoking religion. (Source: LNP)

Blood supplies at crisis levels: Health officials warn rationing may be needed if the situation doesn't change soon. (Source: LNP)

National/world roundup: GOP blocks bill to avert government shutdown. (Source: AP) Pfizer submits data to FDA on Covid-19 vaccine trials for ages 5-11. (Source: NBC News) Postal Service to roll out slower mail delivery. (Source: USA Today) R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering, sex trafficking. (Source: CBS News) Man kills 1, wounds 14, kills self at Tennessee supermarket. (Source: NPR) Judge agrees to lift remaining restrictions on Reagan shooter John Hinckley Jr. (Source: ABC News)