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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:51). High of 38 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: As DOJ inquiry begins, key Worcester police lawsuit goes to mediation
+7:00: Worcester Police Department has paid out millions in lawsuits over the years
+7:00: Worcester creates task force to explore allowing chicken keeping
+7:00: Ticketmaster cancels public sale for Taylor Swift' tour in response to overwhelming demand
+7:00: "Hip-Hop Health Summit" set for DCU Center
+7:00: Sutton boys’ and girls’ soccer teams punch tickets to state finals
+Noon: Driver hospitalized in wrong way crash on I-395 in Oxford
+Noon: 1920s diner on Route 140 in Boylston (pictured) is selling for $40,000
+Noon: Top Nine Things: Barre Players return, Master Singers, Rod Wave, more
+Noon: Cara Brindisi, Kara McKee headline Festival of Lights December 2nd on Common
+Noon: Gift of Giving 2022: A look at what Central Mass. charities need
+Noon: First Person: How riding a Harley helped exorcise a ghost
+Noon: What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:03:13): Jennifer Hernandez of Gem Marketing
+Noon: Early offensive surge sends Sutton back to Division 5 girls' soccer state final
+Noon: Northbridge girls' soccer clinches spot in D4 state final
-Rock and Roll Hall of Famer coming to Worcester
-At Rotmans, customers & staff reflect on closing (1:46). Article
-Worcester Council laments lack of info on DOJ probe into city police
-As Feds investigate Worcester police, here’s what happened with DOJ probe into Springfield
-Bill Shaner: The Feds take aim at the Worcester Police Department
-Lead in Worcester school’s water system leaves students out to dry
-Man accused of stabbing fellow Polar Beverages warehouse worker indicted
-Tenants of collapsed Worcester apartments sue landlords for damages
-The Worcester Housing Authority’s next chapter
-Worcester holiday stroll, Kelley Square tree lighting scheduled for December 3rd
-UMass Medical School stuff-a-cruiser event nets 3,500 pounds of food for local nonprofits
-Local recovery centers hope to benefit from new opioid settlement
-19-year-old driver charged in Leominster crash that killed 16-year-old (:26)
-Worcester woman wins $1 million while buying Powerball ticket
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 1, Episode 10: The Mysterious Murder of Nereida Melendez - Part 2. Audio (17:04). Video (14:37)
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 1, Episode 9: The Mysterious Murder of Nereida Melendez - Part 1. Audio (18:05). Video (15:43)
>FOOD: Turkeys are the freshest at Jordan’s Turkey Farm in Rutland (3:41)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Compass shines bright with "Stay High"
-Alan Evans and Joe Marcinek Band to bring jazz-funk to Electric Haze
-Dropkick Murphys to livestream Nashville concert
-P!nk announces summer tour with stop at Fenway Park
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 155 (28:45): Richard Pinto on the El Morocco
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Jonathan Pena
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester restaurateur
-ICYMI: Construction to begin on 7-story Canal District development
-Franklin Street development reduces proposed apartments by 14%
-Justice Department investigating Worcester police over excessive force, discriminatory practice claims (2:31). Article
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car slams into house in Leicester (:11)
-Auburn man sentenced to 88 months for possession of child pornography
-Stun guns lead to arrest in Shrewsbury on Route 9
-Shrewsbury's Moe DePalo does not plan to run for re-election
-West Boylston police log for November 7th through 13th
-Millbury lands $30,000 for the Municipal Road Safety Grant
-Fitchburg bakery receives $30,000 startup loan from North Central chamber
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Atlanta, 126-101
-NFL Week 11 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross women's basketball team wins home opener. Highlights (3:48)
-NCCA tourney-bound Holy Cross football to host selection show watch party on Sunday
-Railers lose to Reading, 6-2
-St. John's soccer team falls in D1 state semifinal
-Wachusett, Shrewsbury field hockey teams fall in state semis
>COLLEGES: WPI data science PhD student receives prestigious fellowship
-Assumption Sports Marketing students discuss big opportunity (5:35)
>CARS: NEW! Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 25 Los Angeles County sheriff's recruits hit by vehicle during run
-Buffalo could get by buried in up to 6 feet of snow during lake effect storm
>NEW ENGLAND: The best days, times to drive in Mass. for Thanksgiving (Chart)
>HEALTH: Meet the robot making a difference for local pediatric patients
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>BUSINESS: Report: Hanover Insurance adds $571 million in annual value to Central Mass.
-Target blames "organized" crime for $400 million loss in profits
>SHOPPING: Macy's Black Friday sale: The 15 best deals to shop now
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>MOVIES: New "Princess Diaries" movie in the works at Disney
>CELEBRITY: Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant surprises fans at with performance on open mic night
>ANIMALS: Rescue deer have such a "Bromance" (3:05)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Army sergeant surprises his daughter at school after 13 months
-Meanwhile, experts warn hearing Christmas songs on repeat could be bad for your mental health
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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