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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 56 today in Worcester
-Latest on upcoming storm (2:28)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Police say car was shot at in Worcester road rage incident, 3 arrested (:25). Article (pictured)
+5:00: Worcester remembers: Veterans Day parade, breakfast honor sacrifices
+5:00: Princeton animal shelter making major impact on veterans (3:42)
+5:00: An old Worcester industrial building has sat vacant for years. Now it's getting $1.8 million to become 58 apartments
+5:00: Holy Cross women's basketball travels to Brown for Thursday afternoon showdown
+Noon: Hope Cemetery a stroll through Worcester's history
+Noon: Gun charges filed against man allegedly at scene of Hurricane Betty's killing
+Noon: Webster man identified in fatal I-395 crash in Conn.
+Noon: Veterans Day: What's open, what's closed
+Noon: Tee Freeman learns from Black girls in her documentary, "She's Been Here"
-Woman in critical condition after domestic violence incident, police say; suspect caught after local school lockdown
-Unlicensed driver crashes S.U.V. into Worcester liquor store, police say
-Famous sign covered over: What's going on at Piccadilly Plaza?
-Unionized UMass Medical School workers plan rally after talks with school stall
-Fire forces temporary closure of popular Holden restaurant
-Worcester to honor veterans with parade, breakfast and ceremonies
-Veterans Day holiday delays Worcester trash collection
-Worcester Police Department log for Sunday, November 8th
-This Is Worcester: A wall with attitude
-Worcester council presses for action on homelessness commission, street trees
-Strong opposition in Sutton over Kraft-backed proposed massive data center (2:22). Article
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief November 12th School Committee meeting agenda preview
>DINING OUT: After fire, Worcester ramen spot rises from the ashes: "You can’t kill us"
-A recipe for more exposure: Big audience, small price, and your restaurant in the spotlight!
-The 30 best burgers in Massachusetts, ranked (5:24)
-ICYMI: Driver dies after propane truck crashes on I-190 in Holden (:31). Article
-Family members recall Worcester man slain in 2020 as killer gets 25-30 years
-Area woman thought she was helping stop fraud. Then $9,600 vanished (3:17). Article
-At old O'Connor's, a menu of legal troubles and $82,344 in owed taxes
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Wachusett Echo Teacher Spotlight: Joe Jourdain
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man hit and killed by train in Ayer
-Oxford man arrested after motorcycle pursuit, crash in Webster
-Auburn rejects proposed tax shift reduction, maintains current split
-Shrewsbury D.P.W. project returns with $31 million estimated cost. Will it pass this time?
-Rescuers free horse trapped in mud in Douglas
-Spencer seeks applicants for vacant School Committee seat
-Leominster breaks ground on new elementary school this month
-Northborough house registered by National Park Service as "architecturally significant"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio at UxLOCALE on Friday, Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Billy Joel to return to stage for first time after brain surgery
-Nor'easter of rock to sweep Worcester from The Maine
-No trick: Wildfeuer, Killing Blow dropped some musical Halloween treats
-WCCA-TV's Sketch Worcester No. 33 (28:17): Halloween Special
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: November Horrorscopes
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 115 (12:11): Veterans' Recovery Summit 2026
-Radio Worcester's Roundtable (48:38): Worcester’s 2027 City Council race is already taking shape
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to student at Worcester Technical High School
>SPORTS: How can Patriots move on from lopsided Packers loss? (4:40)
-Why did Drake Maye and the Patriots defense struggle so much? (6:17)
-Tom Brady surprises bride before Boston wedding
-Dianna Russini opens up on "nightmare" affair scandal for first time
-Celtics beat 76ers, 123-101
-Holy Cross men’s basketball opens home schedule against Furman on Wednesday
-100 FM The Pike (8:30): Holy Cross men's basketball coach Dave Paulsen on home opener
>CARS: Paying too much for car insurance? 5 ways to lower your bill (2:41)
>NATIONAL: Air Force evacuates aircraft from a base in England because of a threat
-U.S. approves a proposed $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine after alleged holdup
-Ukraine-Russia peace talks were "constructive and quite substantive," Zelensky says
-Tragic: Homeless mom shoots daughter, 2, in murder suicide near church where they'd been living
>NEW ENGLAND: Matthew Farwell found guilty in death of Sandra Birchmore (11:25)
-Sandra's family reacts to guilty verdict (3:46)
-Man accused of firing shots at soccer game in Mass. (:45)
>COLLEGES: Research at Worcester State is transforming science learning through play
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Avoid tourist traps with this A.I. travel discovery app for $20 for life
>BUSINESS: Inflation hotter than expected in October as energy, food prices surge
-LPL Financial Research: Retain your focus on economic fundamentals
-U.S. accuses Lyft of discrimination against disabled riders: suit
>SHOPPING: Google Holiday 100 reveals the most-searched gifts of 2026
>HOMES: A.I. is changing how to buy a home. What it can do before a tour (2:41)
>HEALTH: Blood pressure can be high without causing noticeable symptoms
-Aggressive cancer type linked to common chemical exposure in new study
>FOOD: Inflation calculator: Check estimated grocery prices
>TV/STREAMING: The best new movie streaming free online
-Jenna Dewan eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars" on "Grammy Night"
>MOVIES: Matt Damon regrets turning down starring role in "Ted"
>CELEBRITY: Stacy Keach of Mike Hammer, "Fat City," "New Centurions" dies at 85
-Jane Seymour exposes real-life romance with "Dr. Quinn" co-star Joe Lando 35 years later
>ANIMALS: Woman on her way to work ends up rescuing a tiny dog (4:18)
>HISTORY: Berlin Wall comes down: Revisiting Channel 5's trip in 1990 (1:30)
>GOOD NEWS: Mother rescues man drowning in Florida
-Meanwhile, in Peru, 3 men arrested trying to smuggle 3,000 tarantulas in suitcases (1:22)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 54 today in Worcester
-Latest on upcoming storm (3:00)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police say car was shot at in Worcester road rage incident, 3 arrested (2:13). Article
-Fire truck catches fire on Mass. Pike in Millbury (:39)
-Worcester remembers: Veterans Day parade, breakfast honor sacrifices
-Princeton animal shelter making major impact on veterans (3:40)
-Hope Cemetery a stroll through Worcester's history
-An old Worcester industrial building has sat vacant for years. Now it's getting $1.8 million to become 58 apartments
-Clark students battle food insecurity by bringing people to the Table
-Gun charges filed against man allegedly at scene of Hurricane Betty's killing
-911 call reveals what Karen Solomon told Worcester dispatcher before officer husband was found dead
-Worcester drafting new rules for bodywork spas, amid trafficking concern
-Worcester Police Department log for Monday, November 9th
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief November 12th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Superintendent Student Advisory Council at Forest Grove Middle (1:29)
>DINING OUT: Chill Restaurant now open in Westborough (5:02)
-A recipe for more exposure: Big audience, small price, and your restaurant in the spotlight!
-After fire, Worcester ramen spot rises from the ashes: "You can’t kill us"
-ICYMI: Woman in critical condition after domestic violence incident, police say; suspect caught after local school lockdown
-Unlicensed driver crashes S.U.V. into Worcester liquor store, police say
-Famous sign covered over: What's going on at Piccadilly Plaza?
-Unionized UMass Medical School workers plan rally after talks with school stall
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Fire forces temporary closure of Val's
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Spotlight: Joe Jourdain
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man identified in fatal I-395 crash in Conn.
-Webster selectmen honor fallen sailor, recognize community service and police achievement
-Heated Flock camera debate in Charlton ends without action by Select Board
-Westborough Planning Board reaches decision on director candidate
-Juvenile taken into custody after reported knife incident in Spencer
-Bay Path teachers bring no-confidence vote, contract dispute to Southbridge School Committee
-Sturbridge Planning Board unanimously backs proposed data center moratorium
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at UxLOCALE on Friday, Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Tee Freeman learns from Black girls in her documentary, "She's Been Here"
-How to watch Trey Anastasio & Billy Strings’ Divided Sky benefit concerts
-Noah Kahan tour adds 2 more Fenway Park concerts in 2027
>OPINION: Mary C. DeSouza: Mom guilt check in
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1427 (27:22): Blerina B. Sulo, author and founder, Albanian Sisterhood of Bold Strength
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:20): Sutton residents push back on Kraft Group data center proposal
-Radio Worcester's Roundtable (48:38): Worcester’s 2027 City Council race is already taking shape
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to retired Worcester police officer
>SPORTS: How did Christian Gonzalez, Pats get exposed against Packers? (5:35)
-NFL Week 10 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Toronto, 98-93. Highlights (1:56)
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls to Furman
-Holy Cross women's basketball travels to Brown for Thursday afternoon showdown
-Mauricio Pochettino favored to replace embattled Manchester United coach
>NATIONAL: Why are gas prices dropping and how low will they go?
-Google warns users to protect their inbox from Remus Stealer malware
-At least 5 confirmed dead in collapsed Brooklyn building as massive rescue operation continues
-Tragic: Girl, 5, shoots and kills little sister, 3, after dad left loaded gun on kitchen counter
>NEW ENGLAND: Why can’t people afford to live in Mass.? What could fix it (3:30)
-Cardiologist, 44, found dead after disappearing during bike ride
>COLLEGES: Jackie Wallis has her research and Clark life down to a science
-First gen Worcester State student inspires with her story of family, hard work and community
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Amtrak trains are filling up ahead of Thanksgiving. What to know
>BUSINESS: Ways to trim credit card costs as interest rates stay high (1:52)
-LPL Financial Research: Retain your focus on economic fundamentals
-Worcester's Eascra Biotech relies on out-of-this world product testing
-Kopin revenue rises 52% in Q3, State Street reports 7.3% ownership stake
>SHOPPING: What to do first when a purchase is not as expected
>HOMES: Food Network's Alex Guarnaschelli shares secrets to holiday entertaining
>HEALTH: What to know about the latest iron deficiency guidelines
-4 costly health insurance mistakes to avoid when choosing a 2027 plan
>FOOD: McDonald's revives beloved "unicorn" Holiday Pie
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix under fire for refusing to pull Russell Brand’s comedy special
>MOVIES: "You’ve Got Mail" reboot in the works at Warner Bros.
>CELEBRITY: "Dukes of Hazzard" star Catherine Bach gives update on health scare, hospitalization
-Dax Shepard addresses rumors he's "abusive" to wife Kristen Bell after actress' viral flirting reveal
>ANIMALS: Terrified brothers hide under stairs until they trust someone (2:20)
>HISTORY: The secret turbulence of Charles and Anne Lindbergh's marriage
>GOOD NEWS: 106-year-old WWII veteran reflects on his service
-Meanwhile, Idaho father and son don blindfolds to break Hungry Hungry Hippos record
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