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Good afternoon! Here's a look at AP's general news coverage today in Pennsylvania. For questions about the state report, contact the Philadelphia bureau at 215-561-1133. Ron Todt is on the desk. Editor Larry Rosenthal can be reached at 215-446-6631 or lrosenthal@ap.org. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date. Some TV and radio stations will receive shorter APNewsNow versions of the stories below, along with updates. Also please note: The AP is moving election test reports for the November Pennsylvania general election on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1-3 p.m. These test tables are NOT for publication, broadcast or use online. TOP STORIES: BILL COSBY-THE OTHER 13 PHILADELPHIA — Did Bill Cosby drug and molest young women as part of a "signature" crime spree spanning five decades? Prosecutors preparing for his sexual-assault trial hope to call 13 of about 60 accusers to show just that. The defense will question their relevance and attack their credibility in high-stakes pretrial hearings that start Tuesday in suburban Philadelphia. By Maryclaire Dale. SENT: About 1450 words. CHILD GIVEN AWAY FEASTERVILLE, Pa. — Prosecutors allege that a Pennsylvania man accused of fathering two children with a 14-year-old girl gifted to him by her parents also sexually assaulted five other girls in that family, calling them his wives. SENT: About 330 words. PHILADELPHIA TRANSIT-CONTRACT PHILADELPHIA — Contract negotiations have been continuing between Philadelphia's transit agency and 5,700 unionized workers who say they'll strike if they don't have a new contract by midnight. SENT: NewNow. UPCOMING: About 400 words by 2 p.m. EDT. SENATE 2016-PENNSYLVANIA-ADWATCH HARRISBURG — TV attack ads are flying in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Pat Toomey and his Democratic challenger, Katie McGinty. The race could help determine control of the U.S. Senate in next week's election. Here is a look at two of the attack ads currently on the air in Pennsylvania. By Marc Levy. SENT: About 840 words. MISSING TWINS PITTSBURGH — The mother of Pennsylvania twins child welfare caseworkers haven't been able to locate for more than 10 years has been ordered to stand trial on charges that she's endangered the children by obstructing efforts to find them. By Joe Mandak. UPCOMING: About 500 words by 5 p.m. EDT. EXCHANGE: EXCHANGE-RECREATING HOUDINI STUNT PITTSBURGH — Like his hero Harry Houdini, Lee Terbosic loves the show in show business. At noon on Sunday, the 34-year-old magician aims to perform a stunt that famed escape artist Houdini executed a century ago to the very day, captivating a breathless lunchtime crowd that jammed the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Wood Street, Downtown. While dangling upside down by his ankles from a crane, 70 feet in the air above that same intersection, Mr. Terbosic hopes to wriggle out of a straitjacket made of real canvas, straps, leather and buckles. The show will feature a stage, LED screen and master of ceremonies Rick Sebak, a filmmaker who has captured much of Pittsburgh's colorful history. Marylynne Pitz, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. SENT: About 710 words. IN BRIEF: HOLLAND TUNNEL-WEAPONS CACHE — Three Pennsylvania residents stopped in New Jersey this summer as they allegedly tried to drive into New York City with a cache of weapons have been arraigned on multiple charges. PENNSYLVANIA FLOODING-TETANUS VACCINE — State health officials have announced that tetanus shots will be provided to central Pennsylvania residents who may have been exposed to debris from recent flash flooding. PACIFIC BATTLE REMAINS-PENNSYLVANIA — The remains of a U.S. Marine killed in one of World War II's bloodiest battles have been identified and are returning to his family in Pennsylvania. OBIT-STOUT — J. Barry Stout, who spent nearly four decades as a Pennsylvania lawmaker, has died. He was 79. PENNSYLVANIA MALL SHOOTING — A teenager accused of wounding three people— including two bystanders — at a Pittsburgh-area mall last year is set to stand trial. CHURCH-ANTI-TRUMP GRAFFITI — State police say an eastern Pennsylvania church has been targeted with graffiti criticizing Donald Trump, as well as obscene sexual and anti-Semitic images. SEPTA-LANSDALE/DOYLESTOWN TRAINS — The Philadelphia area's transit agency says it has suspended train service on a key suburban line because of power problems. MAN SHOT ANSWERING DOOR — Philadelphia police say a young man has been critically wounded when he was shot after answering his front door. CAMPAIGN 2016-PENNSYLVANIA — Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence will be campaigning in central and western Pennsylvania on Tuesday. GOLF CART FALL — Police say one person was seriously hurt when that person fell off a rental golf cart in central Pennsylvania. SHOOTING-TEEN DEAD — Police say a teenager is dead after he accidentally shot himself in a Philadelphia suburb. INTERSTATE 95 CRASH-PHILADELPHIA — Police say a multi-vehicle crash is slowing traffic in south Philadelphia. FATAL LANCASTER SHOOTING — Authorities hope to release the name of a man gunned down on a sidewalk in central Pennsylvania. SEXUAL ASSAULT NEAR CAMPUS — University of Pittsburgh and city police have been searching for a man who reportedly sexually assaulted a woman near campus early Sunday. KIDNAPPING REPORT INVESTIGATED — Pittsburgh police and the FBI are investigating a report that an 18-year-old was kidnapped and held for ransom. SPORTS: FBN--STEELERS RETURN PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers return to work on Monday following a well-time bye week and hopeful quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired left knee is ready in time for a trip to Baltimore next Sunday. UPCOMING: 500 words by 6 p.m. EDT. FBN--EAGLES-BLOWN LEADS PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles wasted a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter at Dallas and have lost three of four after starting 3-0. By Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 500 words by 5 p.m. EDT. _____ If you have stories of regional or statewide interest, please email them to phillyap@ap.org. If you have photos of regional or statewide interest, please send them to the AP state photo center in New York, 888-273-6867. For access to AP Exchange and other technical issues, contact AP Customer Support at apcustomersupport@ap.org or 877-836-9477. MARKETPLACE: Calling your attention to the Marketplace in AP Exchange, where you can find member-contributed content from Pennsylvania and other states. The Marketplace is accessible on the left navigational pane of the AP Exchange home page, near the bottom. For both national and state, you can click "All" or search for content by topics such as education, politics and business.

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