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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Assessing Mass. State Police Academy after death of Worcester recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia
-Earlier: Enrique Delgado-Garcia death investigation remains ongoing
-Fireworks display malfunctions after WooSox game injures 2 employees
-Worcester dogs euthanized as Worcester Animal Rescue League deals with crisis fallout
-Basketball tournament honors Worcester's Harris Wolobah, who died after trying spicy chip challenge
-Teaching climate change in Worcester schools? Effort under way to do more
-Worcester officials unveil Roosevelt School traffic improvements
-Old Sturbridge Village is "giving Salem a run for their money" this Halloween
-The second best apple orchard in the U.S. is in Central Mass. How to visit
-The Guardian's Week in Review
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:04): Sewage dispute and police recruit case raise accountability questions
>FAITH: Jubilee an old idea timely for today
>POLITICS: Worcester School Committee candidate debate set for September 24th
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:38): Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson discusses housing, homelessness and city challenges
>DINING OUT: New sports bar coming to Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding girl missing since Saturday
-"Walking Dead" filming returns to Worcester this week
-Sex trafficking survivor in Worcester sues hotel chains in Mass. (3:41)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Candlelight memorial for Charlie Kirk 6 p.m. Sunday at Town Hall
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-It's a dog's life: Holden Hills honors memory of beloved club mascot Cooper
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man accused of breaking cop’s finger during violent arrest after traffic stop
-Ware woman killed in collision with parked UPS truck on Route 9
-Racist and antisemitic language found inside Shrewsbury High School restroom
-With 48-unit development proposed in Shrewsbury, Fairlawn residents speak out
-West Boylston plans forums on proposed school project
-Feeling generous? Give up your bed for the night for a good cause
-Get ready to celebrate Sterling
-D.C.R. hosts hikes and programs all fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-100 FM The Pike (10:43): Murder Hill Brewery stops by with their Dubai Chocolate Stout
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Tom Petty Tribute, life in murals, performance poetry
-TV host brings humor to lost love in new Boston show
-Taylor Swift returning to movie theaters with "Official Release Party of a Showgirl" film
-Radio Worcester (7:43): Studio Theater Worcester’s The Minutes tackles politics and civic engagement
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Perspective on political violence
-Laurel: As summer gives way to fall
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a career school bus driver
>SPORTS: Patriots-Steelers preview with 4 matchups to watch in Week 3 showdown
-NFL Week 3 schedule, TV and announcers
-Patriots legends Julian Edelman, Bill Parcells enter team Hall of Fame (:54)
-Old Grumbly Fan's Week 3 Patriots preview vs. the Steelers
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-3
-Nichols and Coast Guard play crazy 92-60 football game
-Holy Cross falls to Yale, 28-10
-Former Tantasqua star Dante Reno shines for Yale
-WooSox beat Rochester, 4-3
-Pines Course at the International earns high praise
>CARS: Ford recalls Taurus sedans for faulty door trim
>NATIONAL: Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza City; People urged to leave
-Sudden heavy rain in Southern California unleashes mudslides, 2-year-old drowns in floodwaters
-High-speed police chase ends in deadly shootout with homicide suspect outside fast food restaurant
-Tragic: College student had both legs amputated after deadly diagnoses
>NEW ENGLAND: Person killed, others wounded during shooting at country club (8:32)
-Mass. day care owner accused of abusing children in her care pleads guilty (1:48). Article
-3 teens die in 2 overnight crashes in Mass. (:38)
>COLLEGES: WPI entrepreneurs find pricing, awareness and supplies impact rare earth recycling industry
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 things that are totally normal in other countries (but not in the U.S.)
>BUSINESS: Google's top A.I. scientist on next generation's most needed skill
-Tourism industry hopes World Cup games, return of Tall Ships in 2026 will reverse decline
>SHOPPING: Americans predicted to pinch pennies this holiday season (2:24)
>HOMES: Worcester County home listings asked for less money in August – see the current median price
>HEALTH: How to get a COVID shot covered by your insurance
>FOOD: Majority of U.S. adults are stressed about grocery costs: poll
>TV/STREAMING: Jimmy Kimmel, Disney in talks to bring late-night show back
>MOVIES: "Demon Slayer" edging out "Him" for No. 1 at box office
>CELEBRITY: Julia Roberts admits she was "intimidated" and "scared" by A-list actress during first meeting
-Why Robin Wright says a "Princess Bride" sequel will never happen
>ANIMALS: Sad-faced shelter cat learns how to trust from siblings (2:19)
>GOOD NEWS: Army sergeant returns from deployment, surprises kids at Mass. elementary school (2:00)
-Meanwhile, watch Ig Nobel Prizes awarded for painted zebra cows, pizza-eating lizards
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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