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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
+6:00: Police seek public's help after 5 puppies found abandoned across Oxford
+6:00: Parents press for less screen time in Worcester classrooms
+6:00: Holy Cross men’s hockey to travel to Niagara for 2-game set
+6:00: Holy Cross women's hockey team heads to Maine
+Noon: Dine for Good Weekend
+Noon: Things To Do: Trivium, Chris Fitz, ArtsWorcester exhibits and more
+Noon: "Rent" and "Hamilton" producer Jeffrey Seller in program at Holy Cross
+Noon: "Be in the NOH" event to benefit Ruth Wells Center for the Arts
+Noon: First person: On a journey to Africa, Deborah Hall finds a part of herself
-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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 42 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Kicking off the holidays with Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the DCU Center
+5:00: F.A.A. orders nationwide ground stop “due to extraordinary circumstances"
+Noon: Rutland high school students save middle school theater program (4:14). Article
+Noon: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making your weekend plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: Microsoft says recovery efforts are making progress on worldwide outage
-Suspects held without bail after reported road rage incident (1:36). Article
-Earlier: Police say car was shot at in Worcester road rage incident, 3 arrested (2:13). Article
-State was investigating Worcester nursing home, so why didn't it halt admissions?
-Police seek public's help after 5 puppies found abandoned across Oxford
-1 seriously injured in head-on crash in Sterling
-Employer identifies delivery driver killed in crash on I-190 in Holden
-School technology debate heads to committee for further review
-Parents press for less screen time in Worcester classrooms
-How much time do Worcester students spend on screens in school?
-Worcester council delays vote on rodeo ordinance
-Car wash chain opens second Worcester location
-Worcester Police Department log for Tuesday, November 10th
>DINING OUT: Dine for Good Weekend
-A recipe for more exposure: Big audience, small price, and your restaurant in the spotlight!
-Chill Restaurant now open in Westborough (5:02)
-ICYMI: 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)
-An old Worcester industrial building has sat vacant for years. Now it's getting $1.8 million to become 58 apartments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Wachusett Echo: Fall play, "Community Garden," celebrates connections
-Fire forces temporary closure of Val's
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton residents organize petition effort to stop Kraft data center plan
-Westborough bridge strike snarls Thursday morning traffic
-Privacy concerns fuel Charlton residents' opposition to Flock cameras
-Leominster father arrested for slapping 2-year-old son over potty-training accidents
-Webster suspends liquor license for 120 days after wine left unattended at demolished store
-Today! Shrewsbury police and fire hockey teams play annual First Responder Faceoff
-Millbury Police Association to host Family Feud Trivia Night November 18th
-Man arrested for yelling at Gardner police officers who responded to a possible overdose call
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Trio at UxLOCALE on Friday, Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things To Do: Trivium, Chris Fitz, ArtsWorcester exhibits and more
-"Rent" and "Hamilton" producer Jeffrey Seller in program at Holy Cross
-Morgan Wallen playing 2 shows at Gillette Stadium in 2027
-"Be in the NOH" event to benefit Ruth Wells Center for the Arts
>OPINION: First person: On a journey to Africa, Deborah Hall finds a part of herself
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1399 (30:02): The Yagas with Vera Farmiga, Ryan Peter Murphy and more
-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 longtime Social Studies teacher at Doherty
>SPORTS: Patriots practice for first time in Germany ahead of game (1:15)
-Here’s how the Patriots can still get to 10 wins
-Bruins lose to Montreal, 5-2
-Holy Cross women’s basketball rallies from double-digit deficit to defeat Brown
-Holy Cross men’s hockey to travel to Niagara for 2-game set
-Holy Cross women's hockey team heads to Maine
-Railers beat Greensboro in overtime, 3-2
>CARS: How to save on gas as prices hover near $4 per gallon
>NATIONAL: 1 killed, 4 injured in Washington, D.C. shooting
-Over 11,000 Ebola cases reported in Congo amid country's deadliest outbreak
-Historic SS United States sinks after hours-long goodbye to become artificial reef off Florida’s coast
-Tragic: Mother and 2 young children killed in crash after semitruck struck their minivan
>NEW ENGLAND: Matthew Farwell trial (27:59): What comes next after a guilty verdict?
-Stoughton chief reflects on Sandra Birchmore investigation (1:54)
>COLLEGES: WPI aims to improve how engineers learn to solve problems
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Must see spots in the White Mountains
>BUSINESS: Microsoft Outlook outage affecting users worldwide (1:43)
-LPL Financial Research: Retain your focus on economic fundamentals
-How to save money as home and auto insurance rates climb (2:24)
-Nvidia C.E.O. resigns after affair raises national security concerns
>SHOPPING: Amazon reveals Black Friday sale details
>HOMES: Real Estate Q&A with Mary Wood
>HEALTH: Breakthrough in fight against devastating disease that kills 90,000 a year
-New heart health guidance urges women to track cardiovascular risk across every stage of life
>FOOD: Bankrupt Rally's new menu is "100 times better" than McDonald’s: fans
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for Netflix's "Emily in Paris: The Final Season" (1:38)
>MOVIES: Mike Myers on "Shrek" spinoff "Donkey," writing "Austin Powers 4"
>CELEBRITY: Anthony Clark, who starred on "Yes, Dear," dies at 63
-Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes want to be the next Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos as they plot TV comeback
>ANIMALS: Dog spends 19 years on chain before life completely changes (5:40)
>HISTORY: 1898 ad for Worcester-made clothes line
>GOOD NEWS: Teens who befriended boy with autism get Pats tickets, shoutout (1:58)
-Meanwhile, in Cincinnati, the WKRP turkey drop will happen for real this Thanksgiving
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