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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police investigating suspicious death at Worcester massage parlor (1:50). Article
-Man convicted in murder of ex-girlfriend at Worcester restaurant takes plea deal for home invasion
-Rhode Island State Police arrest Worcester man for D.U.I.
-Volunteers help keep Worcester well-fed on Thanksgiving
-Car crashes into home on Thanksgiving
-"Denholms, The Name was Magic" marks 50 years since the store closed
-Auburn firefighter Jim Sweeney looks back as he retires on Thanksgiving
-Worcester East-West Trail shows nature, history along 14-mile route
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:17): Human Rights Commission police records debate
>DINING OUT: 5 amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 15-year-old girl last seen at North High
-Mia Cane Juicery an exciting addition to Park Avenue
-New owners, life for historic Foster home, Liberty Farm
-History-making Worcester lawyer dies at age 85
-Chain restaurant in Worcester facing possible eviction
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Classroom work progressing at Dawson
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Holden dancers to perform in Nutcracker this weekend
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston winter midnight parking ban starts December 1st
-Westborough celebrates milestone for memorial honoring people buried in unmarked graves
-Millbury teen receives full athletic scholarship
-Notown Kids serves younger set
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Clark musician ready for release of debut album
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 557 (28:15): Just Sue, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1320 (28:41): Tom Ingrassia and Korene Varano
>SPORTS: The "fascinating" team Bill Belichick could be traded to: Mike Florio
-Inaugural Worcester Basketball Reunion Saturday (7:05)
-UConn honors coach, mentor Dee Rowe with statue
-"Battle of the Bridges" game pits coach's Uxbridge grandkids against his Northbridge grandkids (1:46)
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Israel-Hamas truce begins as hostages are set to be freed
-Tragic: Pilot asks controller to tell parents he loves them before fatal crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Why does Massachusetts still have blue laws? (3:31)
-Woman facing charges following rollover crash into cranberry bog
>COLLEGES: Worcester State launches Spanish-language subsite
-WPI explores video game console history from Atari to Xbox (2:22)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 tourist traps that are actually worth visiting
>BUSINESS: Shoplifting, retail theft rose in some cities; in many others, it fell
-UMass Memorial turns to apprenticeships in effort to boost workforce
>HEALTH: Seasonal depression, S.A.D. symptoms, treatment get renewed winter focus
>SHOPPING: 51 Black Friday deals under $50
-Best Black Friday appliance deals on fridges, washer machines
-Amazon's 50+ best Black Friday deals
-Walmart's best Black Friday deals
-Shop Target's best Black Friday deals
-34 best Macy's Black Friday deals
-23 best Wayfair Black Friday deals
-23 best Black Friday TV deals
-25 best Black Friday laptop deals
-Best Black Friday streaming deals
>HOMES: Communities with the most-expensive homes in Mass.
>FOOD: How applesauce pouches went from lead concern-recalls to 34 kids sick
>TV/STREAMING: Watch the trailer for the "Ted" prequel series on Peacock
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Madame Web," the new superhero movie starring Dakota Johnson (3:03)
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton, 77, rocks skimpy Dallas Cowboys outfit during NFL halftime show
>ANIMALS: Rescued wild horse loves to play with a little donkey (3:58)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 24th (1:27)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Stories to be thankful for from Steve Hartman (1:09:41)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, porch pirate bear caught on camera stealing family's Uber Eats order
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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