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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 88 today in Worcester

  -Partial solar eclipse visible in New England on Wednesday (1:16)

  -Farmers' Almanac winter forecast. Here's what to expect in New England (:37)
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Worcester titan dies at 88

  +5:00: Newly obtained letter sheds light on decision to close investigation into Worcester Police

  +5:00: Body recovered from Lake Quinsigamond identified as Worcester man (:19). Article

  -Earlier: Body recovered after search for missing man on Lake Quinsigamond (:20). Article

  +5:00: Elderly couple die after rollover on a "tough stretch" of I-290

  -Earlier: Firefighters describe deadly I-290 crash (1:48)
  
  

  +Noon: 55-year-old man from Fitchburg killed in crash that closed I-190 south in Leominster (:41). Article

  -Earlier: Crash closes I-190 in Leominster during Tuesday morning commute (:16). Article

  +Noon: Today! Auburn Police Department Summer Send-Off 5 to 8

  +Noon: Parking, traffic improvements outlined for Spencer Fair

  +Noon: Breakaway Music Festival August 21st and 22nd in Worcester

  +Noon: Prior Center at Holy Cross tips off new season with Bob Cousy play

  +Noon: Worcesteria: Worcester artist Andy Fish in battle against cancer
  
  

  -Worcester gang officers seize 2 guns, arrest N.H. man

  -A journalist in Worcester avoids having to identify his confidential sources — for now

  -Department of Justice declines comment on Worcester police investigation

  -How A.I. video analytics is changing public safety and security in Worcester

  -N.Y. firm buys site of Worcester rehab facility for $17.8 million

  -Worcester officials weigh Union Station Grand Hall access for 961 Restaurant amid concerns it could jeopardize Luciano’s $138,000 annual lease

  -Radio Worcester (11:23): Community Harvest Project invites Worcester volunteers to help fight hunger at Out to Lunch Festival

  -Worcester leaders call for better commuter rail service to Boston

  -Alcohol-fueled "juvenile take over" of parks leads to officer’s assault, charges, Webster police say

  -New in The Woo for August

  -Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark after no one won $905 million grand prize

  >DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed Tuesday for parking lot repair

  -ICYMI: Worcester documentary urges push for better conditions in firehouses

  -Tastes of Himalayas arrive in Worcester at new Cambridge St. market

  -UMass Medical School professor: First mRNA flu shot approved by F.D.A. bodes well for improving drugs of the future

  -Worcester County Wonders: 105 years on the shores of Lake Lashaway

  -Lightning suspected in damaging, 2-alarm local house fire; family safe

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays

  -Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)

  -August 22nd last day to register to vote for September 1st state primary

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Woman rescued after 50-foot fall behind Southbridge tavern

  -Douglas teen makes inspiring recovery after open-heart surgery

  -100 years strong: Joe Rovezzi keeps doing what he has to do

  -Stables back in the saddle after devastating fire in Templeton

  -Northborough Fire Station construction may take longer than expected

  -Discover the history and craftsmanship behind New England’s stone walls
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday

  >SHOWTIME: Annual Porch Series concert series Thursday at The Village

  -Worcester native Paula Gulbicki brings "cultural patchworks" exhibit to Worcester

  -Traditional folk duo to perform at Jacob Edwards Library

  >OPINION: Laurel: At the Worcester Italian Festival

  -Shaun Connolly: August Horrorscopes

  -WCCA-TV's Perpectives No. 105 (29:21): Michael Singh, Part 1

  -Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:21): Mass. Housing scandal, roundabouts, who should police the police?

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War
  
  

  >SPORTS: Carlton Davis returns, Romeo Doubs makes big play, other takeaways from Patriots camp (2:22)

  -Patriots sign Hunter Henry to 2-year contract extension

  -Dr. J weighs in on historic Jaylen Brown trade to 76ers (1:52)

  -Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 2-1

  -Bravehearts game suspended with 'Hearts up, 8-6; home playoff game moved to Wednesday

  -WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts in Futures League playoffs

  -Holy Cross alum helps Israel make history at world lacrosse championship

  -Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Magnitude 7.4 quake hits Colombia, killing at least 111 people

  -Airline passenger allegedly tried to open emergency exit midflight

  -Child gunmen, 12, 13 and 16, charged over slaying of man in front of his helpless dad

  -Tragic: Swimmer's arm ripped off by alligator in gruesome attack that left "bones poking out"

  >NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:51): Psychiatrist grilled by defense about mental health decisions

  -Shark drags lifeguard underwater at Scarborough Beach in Maine (1:38). Article

  -Child, 7, killed by vehicle while riding bike in Williamstown

  >COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 41 (22:18): Future of cellular, wireless and space-based communications
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): American Airlines' latest change leaves loyal flyers frustrated

  >BUSINESS: Investment firm behind Railers, Palladium, Pulse Magazine adds executives

  -LPL Financial Research: Municipal bond outlook: Why carry is the strategy

  -Over 500 jurisdictions ban data center construction, threatening U.S. leadership in A.I. race

  >SHOPPING: Half a million massage gun chargers recalled over fire concerns, F.D.A. warns

  >HOMES: The 6-figure income needed to afford the average home

  >HEALTH: Experts discuss concerns over kids' snacking habits (3:53)

  -How melatonin can mess with kids' sleep — and impact development

  >FOOD: Burger King dethrones Wendy's as the second-largest burger chain in U.S.

  -Taylor Farms recalls salsa, guacamole over salmonella fears after company linked to "explosive diarrhea" outbreak
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new HBO series, "War" (1:18)

  >MOVIES: 40 years ago, Rob Reiner turned Stephen King’s personal story into surprise hit

  >CELEBRITY: Gigi and Bella Hadid enjoy a Euro summer and more star snaps

  -Exes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver reunite in rare photo from family vacation

  >ANIMALS: Orphan piglet finds a tiny Dachshund mom (1:50)

  >HISTORY: Cape Cod's Seaview Playland: A half-century of amusement park memories

  >GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod Wendy’s manager accepted into Ivy League university (1:10)

  -Meanwhile, Idaho man goes solo for his second Hungry Hungry Hippos world record

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