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BC-AP News Coverage Advisory, 10:15 Advisory

| February 28, 2020 7:30 AM

Here are the AP's latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org

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HIGHLIGHTING

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VIRUS OUTBREAK (sent, developing)

FINANCIAL MARKETS (sent, developing)

ELECTION 2020-TRUMP (upcoming)

CONGRESS-SURVEILLANCE (upcoming)

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WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT

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BUFFALO DIOCESE-BANKRUPTCY — The embattled Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo filed for bankruptcy protection, taking another major step in its effort to recover from a clergy misconduct scandal that‘s been the basis for hundreds of lawsuits. SENT: 310 words.

BRITAIN-PRINCE HARRY — Prince Harry joined Jon Bon Jovi at Abbey Road Studios in London on Friday as the singer recorded a charity single. SENT: 150 words, photo.

CHAINED CHILD — The mother and grandmother of an Alabama boy found chained and naked inside a home received 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated child abuse. SENT: 120 words.

DISNEY-BOAT EVACUATED — Guests evacuated after boat at Disney World takes on water. SENT: 150 words, photos.

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VIRUS OUTBREAK

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ONLY ON AP

VIRUS OUTBREAK-AFRICA-STRANDED STUDENTS — Parents' fears are growing for the thousands of African students who are thought to be stranded in China's locked-down city of Wuhan amid the virus outbreak. There are concerns that students are running out of food and money weeks after other countries evacuated citizens. By Rodney Muhumuza and Patrick Onen. SENT: 920 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK — A deepening health crisis becomes an economic one too, with the virus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and putting major sites and events off limits. By Foster Klug and Matt Sendesky. SENT: 680 words, photos.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-FACE-MASK-SHORTAGES — Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite medical experts' advice that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them. Many businesses are sold out, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy. Amazon is policing its site, trying to make sure sellers don't gouge panicked buyers. By Business Writers Dee-Ann Durbin, Anne D'Innocenzio and Joseph Pisani. SENT: 1,200 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-US SCHOOLS — Schools across the United States are canceling trips abroad, preparing online lessons and even rethinking “perfect attendance” awards as they brace for the possibility that the new coronavirus could begin spreading in their communities. By Education Writer Collin Binkley. SENT: 1,040 words, photos.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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UNITED STATES-AFGHANISTAN-PEACE DEAL — America's longest war may finally be nearing an end as the United States and the Islamists it toppled from power in Afghanistan are poised to sign a peace deal on Saturday. By Diplomatic Writer Matthew Lee. UPCOMING.

CONGRESS-SURVEILLANCE — Surveillance tools used by the FBI to fight terrorism could expire next month due to a deepening impasse in Congress. Liberal Democrats and some conservative Republicans want to overhaul the laws to ensure that the U.S. doesn’t unfairly surveil private citizens. At the same time, Republicans angry over the FBI’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s campaign want to use the expiration of the tools to force their own changes. The biggest unknown is Trump himself and what kind of bill he will accept. By Mary Clare Jalonick and Eric Tucker. UPCOMING.

CONGRESS-BARR — The House Judiciary Committee is launching a wide-ranging probe of Attorney General William Barr and the Justice Department. Democrats are demanding briefings, documents and interviews with 15 officials as they try to determine whether there has been improper political interference in federal law enforcement. By Mary Clare Jalonick. SENT: 650 words, photos.

ELECTION 2020-TRUMP — President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in South Carolina on the eve of the state’s primary. By Kevin Freking. UPCOMING: Will be updated after rally, which starts at 7 p.m.

TRUMP-CONSERVATIVES — Four years ago, President Donald Trump didn’t even bother attending the annual gathering of the Conservative Political Action Conference, jabbing that he was too controversial for the establishment Republican gathering. But at the group’s policy conference this election year, bedrock conservatives now find themselves working on how to sell the man who has transformed the GOP beyond the party faithful. By Aamer Madhani. UPCOMING: About 800 words by 3 p.m.

ELECTION 2020-SANDERS-VIRGINIA — Bernie Sanders doesn’t need to win Virginia to have a successful Super Tuesday, but he probably can’t afford a big loss there, either. The state is a key test for Sanders’ ability to consolidate his position as clear front-runner in the Democratic presidential primary. Virginia is leaning increasingly blue but has long favored moderates over populists. A weak showing could reinforce fears that Sanders will struggle to win over legions of centrists he'd likely need against President Donald Trump. By Alan Suderman and Will Weissert. SENT: 940 words, photos.

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NATIONAL

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INTO THE WILD-LURE OF THE BUS — Travelers have gotten stranded, injured and even died trying to reach an abandoned bus in Alaska’s punishing wilderness, while attempting to retrace the journey described in “Into the Wild." Now families of some of those who died are proposing a footbridge to make it easier for people to complete the journey, but locals fear that could give pilgrims a false sense of security. SENT: 710 words, photos.

BLACK-HISTORY-UNTOLD-STORIES — A Dartmouth College professor creates a website that aims to highlight African Americans who did great things but never won the recognition of their more famous peers. SENT: 600 words, photo.

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INTERNATIONAL

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INDIA-VIOLENCE — Muslims in a northeastern neighborhood of India's capital return for weekly prayers at fire-bombed mosques, two days after a 72-hour clash between Hindus and Muslims that left at least 40 dead and hundreds injured. SENT: 880 words, photos.

SYRIA — The presidents of Turkey and Russia speak over the phone, a day after Syrian government airstrikes killed 33 Turkish troops, significantly ratcheting up tensions between Ankara and Moscow. It was the highest number of Turkish soldiers killed in a single day since Ankara first intervened in the Syrian conflict in 2016. By Mehmet Guzel and Andrew Wilks. SENT: 1,310 words, photos.

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BUSINESS/ECONOMY

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FINANCIAL MARKETS — Stocks are opening sharply lower on Wall Street, putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008 during the global financial crisis. U.S. indexes fell 1.8% following steep losses in Europe and Asia. SENT: 880 words, photos. UPCOMING: Will be updated through 5 p.m.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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KING-VIRTUAL REALITY - A high-tech museum exhibit is offering a first-person view of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic March on Washington speech. The exhibit that opens Friday in Chicago lets visitors use virtual reality technology to stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial next to a three-dimensional King as he delivers his "I Have a Dream Speech." The intimate exhibit — only four people can view it at a time — has the full backing from King's estate, which closely guards his likeness and speeches. The exhibit's creators, from TIME Studios and a production company run by actress Viola Davis, hope the temporary exhibit will be replicated in museums nationwide. By Sophia Tareen. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos, video.

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SPORTS

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BBO--FLOOD-HALL OF FAME — Curt Flood's widow has a simple explanation for why her late husband, who is revered by players for sacrificing his career to advocate for free agency, has not been enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame. “I think the holdup is that he got on a lot of people's nerves,” Judy Pace Flood said. Flood has some powerful advocates on his side. By Ben Nuckols. SENT: 720 words, photos.

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HOW TO REACH US

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