HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ADVISORY:
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BOY SCOUT ABUSE - A victim of abuse tears up his Eagle Scout membership card as the Boy Scouts release their secret 'perversion' files. See Features
FUNNY SIDE OF POLITICS - President Obama and Mitt Romney will switch from confrontation to comedy when they both appear at a fundraising dinner in New York tonight. See National
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FEATURES
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BOY SCOUT ABUSE COVER UP - The Boy Scouts have released 14,500 pages of their so-called 'perversion files,' which reveal how local officials helped cover up abuse allegations. Victims of scout troop abuse speak about the impact on their lives. AVAILABLE NOW (Note: News conference also expected)
SPEAKING OUT ON ABUSE - The Jerry Sandusky scandal is one of the reasons a leading college basketball coach has decided to speak out about her own experience as a victim of childhood abuse. AVAILABLE NOW
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NATIONAL
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SCOUT ABUSE SCANDAL - News conference following the release of the Boy Scouts of America's so-called 'perversion files.'
OBAMA: ROMNEY 'WHIFFED' ON TAX PLAN - President Obama tells a New Hampshire rally his Republican opponent 'whiffed' on selling his tax plan during the presidential debate. AVAILABLE NOW
ROMNEY SON SAYS HE WANTED TO HIT THE PRESIDENT - Mitt Romney's son says he wanted 'to take a swing' at President Obama after he called his father a liar during the presidential debate. AUDIO AVAILABLE NOW
LAUGHING IT OFF - After a bruising presidential debate, President Obama and Mitt Romney will both appear at a charity dinner in New York tonight, where they are expected to make 'humorous' remarks.
FEDERAL RESERVE 'PLOT' - The State Department confirms the Bangadesh man accused of plotting to blow up the Federal Reserve had been granted a student visa. AVAILABLE NOW.
NEWSWEEK ENDS PRINT RUN - Newsweek announces it will cease print publication at the end of the year, continuing as a digital magazine only. AVAILABLE NOW
FALLEN HERO - Austin, Texas, residents and Lance Armstrong supporters react to his decision to step back from his charity.
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REGIONAL
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OH, SPRINGSTEEN AND CLINTON TAKE STAGE FOR OBAMA - The Obama campaign is drawing on the star power of Bruce Springsteen and Bill Clinton in the key battleground state of Ohio. AVAILABLE NOW
CO, ARRESTS IN BAR MURDER-ARSON - Makeshift memorial laid outside Denver bar where five people were killed as police arrest three suspects. VO SOT and SOT AVAILABLE NOW
FL, SALON SHOOTING - Gunman kills three women and wounds a fourth in a Florida hair salon before taking his own life.
MS, SEVERE WEATHER - At least seven people were injured as severe storms packing strong winds and possible tornadoes swept across the Southeast. AVAILABLE NOW
CA, METEOR SHOWER - Fireballs light up the California sky as a major meteor shower starts a display set to peak over the weekend.
NY, FELINE FASHION - A feline fashion show is the highlight of a 'meet the breeds' pet showcase in New York
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INTERNATIONAL
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CHINA OBAMA LAWSUIT - A Chinese firm explains why it is suing President Obama for blocking a wind farm project in Oregon. AVAILABLE NOW
NORTHERN IRELAND ABORTION PROTEST - Protests as the first abortion clinic opens in Northern Ireland. AVAILABLE NOW
SOUTH KOREA CAPSIZE - A South Korean coast guard ship capsized shortly after rescuing sailors from a stricken Malaysian cargo ship. AVAILABLE NOW
SYRIA PIPELINE - Amateur video said to show a pipeline on fire after being blown up by rebels. AVAILABLE NOW
GREECE CLASHES - Police and protesters clash violently in the latest round of anti-austerity demonstrations. AVAILABLE NOW
LUXEMBOURG ROYAL WEDDING - Excitement grows in tiny nation ahead of the marriage of its Crown Prince.
AUSTRIA ART OUTRAGE - An explicit poster for a nude art exhibition prompts a cover-up. AVAILABLE NOW
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ENTERTAINMENT
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TOM HANKS HONORED - Tom Hanks is honored by the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity. AVAILABLE NOW
GINGER AND ROSA - Elle Fanning and Alice Englert talk about bonding for their new film 'Ginger & Rosa.' AVAILABLE NOW
BEHIND THE SCENES ON 'NASHVILLE' - Actors talk about the new ABC drama 'Nashville' on set in Tennessee. AVAILABLE NOW
FILE: MEGAN FOX ANNOUNCES BIRTH OF SON - 'Transformers' actress Megan Fox has used her Facebook profile to announce the birth of a baby boy. AVAILABLE NOW
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AP LIFESTYLE (AP VIDEO US INCLUDES AP LIFESTYLE STORIES)
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RUBY SLIPPERS HIGHLIGHT OF HOLLYWOOD EXHIBIT - The ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' have made a rare trip outside the U.S. to play a leading role in a new exhibition celebrating Hollywood costumes. AVAILABLE NOW
ROYAL WEDDING PREPARATIONS - The tiny Grand Duchy of Luxembourg prepares for the wedding of its Crown Prince, an event that will attract royalty from across Europe. AVAILABLE NOW
WEAVING A WAY OUT OF RECESSION - A small Czech textile factory is weaving its way out of a sales slump, by targeting wealthy Muslim customers with high-quality African brocade. AVAILABLE NOW
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