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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 in custody after fatal stabbing at Great Brook Valley in Worcester
+6:00: After 2 bars had limits placed for lack of sprinklers, city councilor requests action
+1:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 13-year-old
+1:00: Larry Lucchino is looking to sell WooSox
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+1:00: New movies on demand — "FOE," "Dumb Money," and more
+1:00: Preservation Worcester show filmed for C-SPAN history program
+1:00: "The Nutcracker" in Worcester takes a magical journey
+1:00: First Person: The way in is by opting out
-Worcester State shooting suspect pleads not guilty
-Worcester man indicted in federal court for cocaine distribution
-Worcester restaurateur to open second location in city
-Veterans Inc. to host annual Veterans' Day pancake breakfast on Saturday
-Veterans Day events on Saturday
-Radio Worcester (8:20): Amanda Bennett from Veterans Inc. on their upcoming events
-How to make local charities' wishes come true for holidays
-A.C.E. tackles $11 million fundraising campaign to renovate community center
-Community Healthlink in Worcester could reopen drug treatment programs
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
-ICYMI: Worcester's only bagel shop moving as plaza owner plans new restaurant
-Starbucks in Worcester closes after vandalism
-Big spending marked Worcester's 2023 election: Data
-Public Meeting on The Chandler Street Redesign Project on Thursday, November 16th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Twins getting the job done for Wachusett field hockey
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Household hazardous products collection Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury company fined $45,200 for asbestos handling
-Veterans Day ceremony in Shrewsbury at 11 a.m. Saturday
-Spencer Town Meeting voters make quick work of warrant despite failure of electronic voting system
-Abby's Famous Dog Treats emphasize quality
-Millbury police to hold annual Fill a Cruiser Toy Drive November 25th
-UMass Memorial Health - Harrington opens community fridge, close
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Ten Things to Do: Chicago, Shane Smith & the Saints, voguing and more
-Vets Day, cannabis contest, ‘80s trivia and more: 5 fun things to do
-Worcester hip-hop producer Kas Kastal active on several fronts
-Author Aramis Jordan talks about his memoir of escaping poverty
-Writing Lines: Joy, tears, grumpiness, grace in area events
-Rux Darie's "A Contemporary Ode To Monet" exhibition to debut at Gallery Sitka in Shirley
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 77 (27:08): Uneven and under development
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1318 (17:13): Deb Bachrach PAWSitive Pantry
>SPORTS: What would a Patriots reset look like post-Bill Belichick?
-Bruins beat Islanders, 5-2
-Holy Cross women's basketball shakes off slow start, tops Brown for first win
-Related: Highlights (1:49)
-Saders in 60 (1:00)
-Railers beat Growlers, 5-4
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: U.S. Park Police officer fatally shot fellow officer in dry fire attempt
-$20 billion San José shipwreck to be exhumed in battle over sunken treasure
-Tragic: Woman dies after taking Ozempic to slim down for wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: Will johns in busted high-end brothel face charges? (1:43)
-Woman accused of stabbing mother, daughter at Stoneham home
>COLLEGES: Step-sister of blues legend Robert Johnson shares history, memories during Worcester State visit
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (14:16): How the Speaker of the House election became a public spectacle
>DINING OUT: Rosso’s Pizza offers classic Italian dishes and more
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 affordable yet festive holiday destinations
>BUSINESS: Company that manages city-owned DCU Center is sold
-Registration open for virtual W.B.J. Business Exit Strategy Forum
>HEALTH: Spinal Implant helps advanced Parkinson's patients walk again (2:27)
-Does chicken soup really help when you're sick? A nutrition specialist explains
>SHOPPING: Walmart is adding sensory-friendly hours to all stores
>HOMES: What temperature should you set your thermostat in the winter?
>TV/STREAMING: Ryan Murphy's "American Sports Story" casts Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez
>MOVIES: "The Marvels" release date, cast and what to watch ahead of the showing
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Bacon celebrates actors strike ending with "Footloose" dance
>ANIMALS: Changing a baby monkey’s life (:57)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 10th (1:38)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple scores $1 million lottery win one day after their wedding day
-Meanwhile, in England, 4 men charged in theft of 18-carat golden toilet from childhood home of Winston Churchill
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Deadly wrong-way crash on I-290 (2:12). Article
-Heartbreaking loss: Mom remembers son killed in scooter crash (2:28)
-Authorities identify woman who crashed into, opened fire at Sturbridge hotel
-Man pleads guilty to helping stage robbery of Worcester liquor store
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-Worcester man offers $1,000 reward for missing pet tortoise
-WSRS morning show host Chris Zito let go by iHeartMedia
-Out to Lunch festival is back in Worcester with food, music and sunshine
-Worcester Independence event features fireworks, singer Alisan Porter
-Worcester, mental health groups work toward 911 system settlement
-Free swim lessons return as Worcester opens pools, beaches
-Free summer eats return to Worcester for children and teens
-Water use restrictions set for Coes Reservoir Thursday
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. in Brief agenda preview for Thursday School Committee meeting
-Worcester Public Schools releases post-graduation destinations for Class of 2026
-New veterans food pantry opens in Worcester
-Worcester to honor longtime Little League leader with Doug Hannam Way
>DINING OUT: This Mass. restaurant is up in a treehouse (1:00)
-Why an upscale downtown Worcester restaurant is now open for Thursday lunches
>FAITH: 5 deacons ordained at St. Paul Cathedral
-ICYMI: Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District
-These Worcester kids get to see a World Cup game for free (2:06). Article
-Worcester's Ghanaian population out in force on common for World Cup
-Worcester residents urge city to rescue injured swan
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Truck Day for kids 10 to noon Thursday
-Senior Center closed Thursday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Participate in Vision Zero Survey
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian hit by car in Fitchburg (:20)
-Man charged with murder 9 years after death of girlfriend’s son (2:04)
-Earlier: Auburn man indicted in killing of 7-year-old years after child abuse conviction
-Man charged for challenging man to fight, yelling profanities outside Sturbridge daycare
-Mass Pike eastbound lanes closed in Charlton due to crash (:48)
-Webster delays outdoor music at Dockside, approves limited indoor entertainment license
-Southbridge man arrested for trafficking crack, fentanyl after drone-aided investigation
-Templeton woman arrested for violating father's restraining order
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: College grad and filmmaker Maximilian Kent to share Goddard's story
-Serenity Jackson displays her rapping skills on "Everybody Mad"
-Don Toliver announces new world tour, including stop in Boston
-"Palms on the Cape" author Jenn Bouchard coming to Booklovers' Gourmet in July
>OPINION: Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:33): Community Legal Aid
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:48): Is the state of Worcester strong?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who held numerous patents while at Norton Company and had a lifelong commitment to Scouting
>SPORTS: Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 15 to 11
-Patriots coach Jeremy Springer gets engaged to NBC Sports' Kayla Burton
-Celtics select Dillon Mitchell with 40th pick in 2026 NBA Draft
-Red Sox lose to Rockies, 8-6
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-2
-Group Fundraising Program returns for 2026 Holy Cross football season
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 5-4
>NATIONAL: At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezeula
-Tragic: Teen dies of sepsis after doctors failed to remove "plant matter" from stitched wound: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: New Boston Logan near-miss, second aborted airport landing in 2 days
-Why are Mass. residents rushing for Canadian citizenship? (3:20)
-Mass. awards $4.5 million to community organizations for mental health and wellness programs
>COLLEGES: Where in the world are WPI students in E-Term?
-Clark sells Norcross Brothers Houses for $1.8 million
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Summer is the time for fun activities on the Upper Cape
-7 money-saving travel tips for retirees
>BUSINESS: Experts warn of A.I. impact on jobs (2:29). Article
-Radio Worcester (18:17): Why human connection still matters in the age of A.I.
-LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed
-Some employers are creating neurodivergent-friendly spaces for workers (2:25)
>SHOPPING: Dollar General pricing down 2,000 items to just $1
>HOMES: How long does it take to buy a house in Worcester in 2026?
>HEALTH: Women more likely to binge eat due to a common medication
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:28): Vietnamese poached chicken salad
>TV/STREAMING: "CBS Mornings" ratings hit historic June low under Bari Weiss overhaul: report
>MOVIES: "Toy Story 5" cast: Meet the voice actors behind every character
>CELEBRITY: Daryl Hall reveals he recently underwent a kidney transplant
-Singer Jewel reveals shoplifting addiction while homeless nearly destroyed her
>ANIMALS: Emu obsessed with dad declares war on mom (4:08)
>HISTORY: Samuel Whittemore survived Revolutionary War at 80 (2:17)
>GOOD NEWS: Siblings play lottery together, win $25,000 a year
-Meanwhile, in Australia, town crier's 122.4-decibel yell earns Guinness World Record
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