2nd teen arrested in Philadelphia shooting of good Samaritan

GOP call for statewide Pennsylvania poll watchers is denied

Good morning! 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. Joe Mandak 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 A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change.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for the November Pennsylvania general election on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1-3 p.m. These test tables are NOT for publication, broadcast or use online.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: BIG BROTHERS-POLICE PHILADELPHIA — One of the country's oldest mentoring organizations is launching a program that will pair police officers with youth in an effort to bridge the relationship between law enforcement and communities. Big Brothers Big Sisters President Pam Iorio says the 'Bigs in Blue' program will focus on forming relationships that allow both sides to see each other differently. The program is set to launch nationwide in January. By Errin Haines Whack. SENT: 646 words, AP Photos. CAMPAIGN 2016-MELANIA TRUMP BERWYN — Melania Trump will make her solo debut on the campaign trail Thursday, speaking for the first time since addressing the Republican National Convention in July — a speech initially praised, then widely panned after it was discovered that several passages mirrored remarks given by First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. By Errin Haines Whack. UPCOMING from 2 p.m. event: 600 words by 4 p.m. EDT. CAMPAIGN 2016-PENNSYLVANIA-POLL WATCHERS PHILADELPHIA — In a scathing rebuke, a federal judge on Thursday denied the Pennsylvania Republican Party's last-minute effort to allow poll watchers to monitor precincts anywhere in the state. Current law restricts monitors to locations only within the county in which they are registered to vote. The state GOP filed its lawsuit last month, claiming the law violates voters' free speech. Republican Donald Trump has warned of rigged elections and asked his supporters to monitor the polls. By Errin Haines Whack. SENT: 130 words. UPCOMING: 500 words by 1 p.m. EDT. PHILADELPHIA TRANSIT-CONTRACT PHILADELPHIA — Commuters braced for a third day of traffic gridlock in and around Philadelphia as the city's transit agency urged the union representing about 4,700 striking workers to engage in good-faith negotiations to bring an end to the walkout. By Megan Trimble. SENT: 430 words, AP Photos. SENATE 2016-PENNSYLVANIA-EMAILS HARRISBURG — Following a court battle with the state Republican Party, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's administration has begun releasing more copies of emails sent or received by Katie McGinty when she was his chief of staff, before she ran for U.S. Senate. SENT: 130 words. UPCOMING: 500 words by 5 p.m. EDT. SENATE 2016-PENNSYLVANIA HARRISBURG — Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is staying mum on how he'll vote for president, as he seeks re-election in a neck-and-neck race with Democrat Katie McGinty in moderate Pennsylvania. SENT: 130 words. UPCOMING: 500 words by 5 p.m. EDT. ELSEWHERE: DRIVERLESS CARS-A THREAT TO JOBS Ronald De Feo has watched robots take factory jobs for years. Now he sees them threatening a new class of worker: People who drive for a living. By Paul Wiseman and Joe Mandak. SENT: 751 words, AP Photos. CAMPAIGN 2016-UNCIVIL DISCOURSE-Q&A BOSTON — Think back to America's founding fathers, and you'd be forgiven for imagining plenty of prudence and self-restraint. By William J. Kole. SENT: 644 words, AP Photos. With: CAMPAIGN 2016-UNCIVIL DISCOURSE-BEN FRANKLIN — Political bombast is nothing new. Benjamin Franklin wrote "Rules for Making Oneself a Disagreeable Companion" in 1750. VOTER INTIMIDATION LAWSUITS-NEVADA LAS VEGAS — Democrats in Nevada are citing memories of post-Civil War voter intimidation by the Ku Klux Klan in a bid to get a federal judge to order people supporting Donald Trump not to harass voters at polls next Tuesday. By Ken Ritter. SENT: 575 words. BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE-RAMP CAMDEN, N.J. — Officials say plans to construct a bicycle and handicap ramp on a bridge connecting New Jersey and Philadelphia have been pushed back. SENT: 149 words. IN BRIEF: —SENATE 2016-PENNSYLVANIA — Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is staying mum on how he'll vote for president, as he seeks re-election in a neck-and-neck race with Democrat Katie McGinty in moderate Pennsylvania. —STARVATION DEATHS-APPEAL — A Pennsylvania appeals court has rejected the latest appeal of a Maryland man serving two consecutive life sentences for the 1979 deaths of an elderly brother and sister, who died of starvation and dehydration after being tied up during a robbery at their home. —BEATEN OVER STOLEN BEER — A western Pennsylvania man who allegedly beat his roommate for stealing some beer has been jailed on an aggravated assault charge and could soon be charged with homicide. —GOOD SAMARITAN SHOT — Police have charged a second teen over the shooting of a good Samaritan who got off his bicycle to try to stop an armed robbery in Philadelphia. —DETERMINED TO BE JAILED — Police say a Pennsylvania man who was apparently determined to be jailed has gotten his wish. —BURNING BODY — Philadelphia police say they've found a dead body burning under an overpass on Interstate 76. —UPSKIRT PICTURES-PROSECUTOR VICTIM — A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to taking pictures up the skirts of three women, one of whom just happened to be a county prosecutor. —FACEBOOK FRIEND REQUEST FIGHT — Police say a Pennsylvania man fired a shotgun at his brother after that man tried to break up an argument between the suspect and his wife over a Facebook friend request. —STREET RACING-TODDLER KILLED — Philadelphia police say they've arrested a 23-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy in connection with a street race and crash that killed a 3-year-old girl in August. —SUSTAINABILITY PLAN-PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia has unveiled plans to make the city healthier, greener and more sustainable. —PHILLY STREET CRIME SWEEP — Philadelphia police say they arrested 64 people for street crimes and outstanding warrants during a three-day sweep meant to make the streets safer on Halloween. SPORTS: FBN-KEVIN TURNER-CTE BOSTON —Researchers say they have found a traumatic brain disease in former Eagles and Patriots fullback Kevin Turner, who was the lead plaintiff in a concussion lawsuit against the NFL. By Jimmy Golen. SENT: 130 words. UPCOMING: 500 words developing from noon EDT announcement. FBN--STEELERS PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers continue prep for Sunday's game in Baltimore still hopeful Ben Roethlisberger can play on his surgically repaired left knee. UPCOMING: 500 words by 6 p.m. With: FBN--Steelers-Ravens Capsule. FBN-Eagles-Giants Capsule. HKN--FLYERS-ISLANDERS NEW YORK — The New York Islanders look to snap a three-game losing streak as they host division-rival Philadelphia in the teams' first meeting of the season. New York has been outscored 12-5 during its skid. The Flyers, playing the second of a back-to-back, will be looking for their second straight road win after going 0-2-1 in the previous three. UPCOMING: 650 words. Game starts at 7 p.m. EDT. HKN--PENGUINS-KINGS LOS ANGELES — Drew Doughty and the Los Angeles Kings have been shut out in three consecutive games heading into their visit from the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, who routed Anaheim one night earlier. These clubs have won four of the last eight NHL championships. By Hockey Writer Greg Beacham. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Starts 7:30 p.m. PDT. FBC--BIG TEN-NOVEMBER ROAD The Big Ten enters its final month of the regular season and eight of the league's 14 teams are still in realistic contention for a spot in the league's championship game. By Eric Olson. UPCOMING: 900 words by 4 p.m., photos. FBC--BIG TEN THIS WEEK No. 6 Ohio State and No. 9 Nebraska meet in a Big Ten East-West matchup that carries high stakes for both teams. By Eric Olson. UPCOMING: 500 words by 4 p.m., photos. FBC-ACC THIS WEEK Here are some things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference for Week 10. SENT: 423 words. FBC--MIAMI-RICHT AND KAAYA CORAL GABLES, Fla. — They've been together less than a year, yet Miami coach Mark Richt and Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya already know what the other is thinking before words need to be said. Problem is, even that couldn't stop this four-game freefall. By Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos by 4 p.m. WRE--NCAA PREVIEW It's been 32 years since a defending Olympic freestyle medalist returned to compete in the NCAA a year later. There will be two wrestlers to do so this year — led by Rio gold medalist Kyle Snyder of Ohio State. But Oklahoma State enters 2016-17 as the favorite for the team title. By Luke Meredith. UPCOMING. 600 words, photos. ____ 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. 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