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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Mix-up at funeral of Worcester veteran: Kind words, but for the wrong man
-Earlier: Neglected Worcester veteran Robert Gannon buried with military honors
-Police cruiser struck during traffic stop on Route 9 in Shrewsbury, passenger arrested (:31). Article
-Workers clear out Angies Bodywork Spa, site of fatal shooting on Thanksgiving
-Worcester police welcome 8 new officers and 30 new recruits
-Dozens of Mass. communities, from Worcester to Auburn, burned by Gov. Healey’s fire dept. cuts
-Lifelong learners create community for 30 years at Assumption
-Holiday reminders: What's open, closed on MLK Day
-John DiPietro (8:37): The 016 celebrates its fifth anniversary
>HOMES: Worcester area has 8th oldest housing stock in country for midsize metros: Study
>DINING OUT: New restaurant at Union Station
-ICYMI: Company with nursing facility in Worcester accused of withholding wages from hundreds
-An insider’s perspective on the WooSox sale with Ralph Crowley Jr.
-Worcester students learn C.P.R. thanks to UMass Medical School, fallen officer (1:57). Article
-Radio Worcester (14:30): Jay Fink addresses criticism to Worcester's snowstorm response
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett students miss service dogs, petition for puppies
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Among Friends newsletter for January
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Legends and lore of Ivy League come to Shrewsbury library
-Cumberland Farms in South Lancaster sells $100,000 winner
-Gardner man charged with shooting ex-girlfriend's companion at liquor store
-Feedback Earth in Grafton receives tax credits
-Millbury election and town meeting schedules
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Trailer Trash, coins, dumplings: 5 fun things this weekend
-Five Things to Do: P.E. James, ArtsWorcester, Chris O'Leary and more
-Acclaimed Worcester pianist Andrew Armstrong ready for "electric" concert in Worcester
-Worcester school custodian carving a path in comedy
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
-Manny Jae Media (1:00:06): Layla Zambrano, Young Emerging Leader recipient and youth advocate
-WCCA's Talk of Main Street No. 21 (28:37)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local 11-year-old girl
>SPORTS: Celtics destroy Rockets, 145-113
-Bruins beat Blues in overtime, 4-3
-NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule, TV and announcers
-Boxer Jamaine Ortiz: "don't leave Worcester to get some glory"
-Holy Cross men’s basketball battles for overtime win at Lehigh
-H.C. women's basketball picks up sixth straight win. Highlights (2:00)
-Crusaders men's hockey beats Army, 3-1
-Andrew Dresner named offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach at Holy Cross
-Railers beat Norfolk, 4-2
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: Paying rent still a problem for 24% of renters
-U.S. inflation rose 3.4% in December, higher than expected
-Tragic: Father of 6 tragically drowns in riptide
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. firefighters battle massive blaze after multiple oil tankers catch fire
-Healey defends tax cuts as essential amid state’s tightening financial outlook
>COLLEGES: WPI, WNEC get $1.1 million for advanced robotic welding
-Hundreds of schoolchildren cheer on Lancers during Math Madness
>FOOD: It's Girl Scout cookie time
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Yosemite National Park registration 2024: How to sign up on peak dates
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Best of Business 2024: Best Events & Venues
-The 5 worst mistakes employees can make in a new job
>HEALTH: 5 medical myths peddled by TikTok
-Bottled water contains more plastic particles than previously thought: study
>SHOPPING: When did Stanley cups become popular? Drink tumblers make viral craze
>TV/STREAMING: 1990s cult favorite "Northern Exposure" has finally come to streaming
>MOVIES: "The Beekeeper" buzzes to No. 1 on opening night in the box office
>CELEBRITY: CNN anchor Sara Sidner says she has Stage 3 breast cancer
>ANIMALS: Lancashire heeler — All about the newest dog breed recognized by A.K.C.
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 14th (1:34)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Westwood mother's affirmation cards promote positive thinking (1:52)
-Meanwhile, T.S.A. ranks best catches of 2023 — Naruto knives, projectile, weed
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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