Massachusetts News Coverage Advisory

Good morning. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Massachusetts.

Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP Boston bureau at 617-357-8100 or 800-882-1407.

New England News Editor Bill Kole can be reached at 617-357-8100 or [email protected]. New England Photo Editor Bill Sikes is reachable at 617-357-8106 or [email protected].

For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org.

A reminder that this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change.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 and digests will keep you up to date. All times are Eastern.

Some TV and radio stations will receive shorter versions of the stories below, along with all updates.

TOP STORIES:

DISABILITY ABUSE REGISTRY

A bill that would create a registry that identifies individuals who have abused people with intellectual or developmental disabilities is heading to the Massachusetts House for a vote. Wednesday's debate follows approval of the bill by the state Senate in October. The bill would also bar providers from hiring caretakers named in the confidential registry.

ELECTION 2020-GENDER

The smoldering political flareup between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders has rekindled debate over a question that has been gnawing at Democratic primary voters for more than three years: Can a woman beat President Donald Trump? SENT: 1,250 words, photos.

JAIL VISITS BY VIDEO

A northwestern New Mexico jail is no longer allowing family and friends to visit detainees in person and will now offer only phone or online video chats. SENT: 550 words.

IN BRIEF:

— OFFICER-FAKE TICKET: A Boston police officer so infuriated after a confrontation with another driver on an area highway sent the man a fake $790 ticket and a nasty note that read “Try fighting this… I dare you!” prosecutors say. UPCOMING.

SPORTS

PISTONS-CELTICS

The Detroit Pistons visit the Boston Celtics. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.

CORA FIRED

The Boston Red Sox address the media one day after firing manager Alex Cora for his role in a sign-stealing scandal. By Jimmy Golen. Upcoming: 600 words, photos. Developing from 1 p.m. news conference.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Boston College at Syracuse, 6:30 p.m. UPCOMING: 600 words

Bryant at Merrimack, 7 p.m. UPCOMING: 150 words

UMass-Lowell at Maine, 7 p.m. UPCOMING: 150 words

UMass vs. St. Bonaventure at Rochester, N.Y., 7 p.m. UPCOMING: 150 words

Army at Holy Cross, 7:05 p.m. UPCOMING: 150 words

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