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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:30: Worcester State will move to fully remote learning Monday
+12:30: Pfizer seeking emergency use of vaccine in U.S.
-'I'm imploring you to cancel them': Worcester officials clear about Thanksgiving plans as cases rise
-Worcester cases skyrocket, city reports 667 new weekly cases as positive test rate eclipses 15%
-Worcester will host 2 free testing clinics during Thanksgiving week
-George's Coney Island reopens
-Earlier: George's Coney Island closes temporarily after close contact with COVID-positive person
-WBUR: How Worcester is handling the second surge
-App developed by WPI may make contact tracing more private and secure
-Number of cases for every city, town in Central Mass.
-Mass. education officials report 398 students, 254 staff have tested positive
-CDC urges Americans against traveling for Thanksgiving (1:44)
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Managers at Tyson Foods’ largest plant bet on how many workers would get infected, lawsuit alleges
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 82-year-old volunteers for vaccine trial
In The News
-Latest weather: Warmer today and tomorrow
+12:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 20
+12:30: Worcester school board tells district to halt self-harm monitoring program
-Worcester man hit with federal money laundering charges
-Worcester woman charged with murder in Worcester shooting that killed Boston man
-Three Worcester gang members arrested by State Police, charged with illegal possession of a weapon and heroin
-Worker injured after falling into trench at Worcester construction site
-Worcester restaurant manager testifies about using drug money for drugs, trip
-More than 1,000 Worcester city employees continue to get hit with unemployment fraud (2:23)
-Officer Good Boy: Worcester K9 Elvis finds gun, gets named 'K9 of the Month'
-Worcester man arrested on gun and drug charges
+1:45: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bad wreck on Route 20 in Auburn
-Leicester's new Towtaid Park playground is complete
-Spencer police seek woman in theft investigation
-Police in Sturbridge seek unidentified man for questioning
-7 adults, 2 children displaced after fire rips through multifamily home in Blackstone
-Rutland special town meeting moved to Dec. 3
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the best car for winter driving (8:06)
-Holy Cross men's hockey team falls in overtime, 3-2
-Bravehearts kick off the Pen Pal Club
-Tribute from City of Worcester to 52-year city employee who recently passed away
-Shopping: Post Office recommends these deadlines to get your holiday packages on time
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-TV/Streaming: How to get Disney Plus for free after Verizon's trial ends
-Homes: 5 upcoming open houses in Worcester
-Meanwhile, Florida man graduates law school, fails bar twice, sets up 2 fake law firms anyway, gets sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
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In The News
>WEATHER: Dry and sunny, high of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police: Boy, 2, remains in critical condition after fall from window
-Earlier: Toddler seriously injured after falling from window in Worcester (:24). Article
-Community, unity embraced at Worcester African Festival on Common
-Meet the freshman teachers who are starting out this fall in Worcester schools
-Talking trash: Worcester residents, businesses mix opinions on city's cleanliness
-Earlier: City Manager Batista: Lack of cleanliness in Worcester "unacceptable," maps plan for August cleanup
-Teen daughters of Brazilian national detained by I.C.E. missing from D.C.F. custody
-Goose, the large, elusive lizard, is safely captured (:28). Article
-Related: Memes depict missing lizard turning up in unlikely places
-Earlier: Goose now emblazoned on T-shirt in Webster
-Event at Regatta Point to mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima
-Worcester man sentenced to prison for murder of 23-year-old
-Police pup siblings reunite in adorable moment in Worcester County
-Workers with disabilities battle preconceived notions, as their labor force participation rises and company programs expand
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Bodycam footage, A.I. in journalism and shifting shape of local news
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Friendly's parent company purchased by Legacy Brands
-ICYMI: Workers seal stone bus shelter in Worcester; had been haven for homeless
-How much house $1 million buys you in Worcester
-Worcester psychiatrist gets probation for illegal prescriptions
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Elvis tribute artist at Holden Bandstand Concert Series today
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton sets override details
-TODAY! Spencer Summer Concert Series continues with the Deloreans
-Police in Webster call off search for possibly armed suspect
-Driver with suspended license linked to missed child support stopped with child in car in Rutland
-Leominster man indicted for allegedly laundering $1.35 million from forged tax refund check
-Bolton Fair returns August 8th to 10th
-Entertainment highlights from Bolton Fair schedule
-Former Clinton resident hopes new salon is welcome place for all
-Grafton's Summer Concert Series
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mamadou, Savoir Faire, Bella's Bartok and cat videos ...
-Sterling native bringing his music to the Northeast ... and farther
-100 FM The Pike (10:22): Director Michael Shanks
-"A Chorus Line" turns 50 — and Broadway is desperate for another hit like it
>OPINION: Laurel: A visit to the octagon houses of Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: August Horrorscopes
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (55:40): T-Kea Blackman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who taught in Worcester for 37 years
>SPORTS: Here's what NFL Network could look like at ESPN
-Tom Brady takes jab at ex Gisele Bündchen over being a "great parent"
-Celtics’ Jayson Tatum "looks great" in injury recovery: Scout
-Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million
-Red Sox beat Astros, 7-3
-Former Quabbin, Worcester Academy star Jamison Howland helping Bravehearts surge into postseason
-Bravehearts set a franchise record for wins in a season. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:18): Get to know Coach Patrick Denecke
-WooSox fall to IronPigs, 4-3
>CARS: Over 100,000 Kia K5 cars recalled over window trim issue
>NATIONAL: Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? (1:51)
-Interstellar alien probe? Scientist on new mysterious "comet" (10:11)
-A look at what happened in the U.S. government this week
>TRAGIC: Family tearfully sends-off teen killed by drunk driver before his organs donated
>NEW ENGLAND: Federal funding cuts to impact $16 billion of Mass. economy
-Lawsuits and luxury homes: Who is Gabriel House's Dennis Etzkorn? (5:02). Article
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross CrossTalks Episode 5 (11:09): Ally McDonald
-The AMCAST (18:41): Conversation with Drew Melendez, Dean of Students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Fall travel deals and destination ideas
>BUSINESS: Mass. tax ruling creates new risk for founders who move out of state
-What is a manufacturing agreement?
-Connie Askin: Unlocking the power of mentorship
>HOMES: Mass. broker fee rules: Will new law actually make renting easier?
>HEALTH: "I want to be the first": Mass. man has life-changing therapy (3:37). Article
-Doctor on how parents can maintain kids education during summer break (2:17)
>FOOD: Coca-Cola launches cane sugar soda in U.S.
>TV/STREAMING: Judge Judy recreates controversial verdicts and challenges viewers in "Justice on Trial"
>MOVIES: "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" still leaps over competition
>CELEBRITY: Unrecognizable Jason Momoa shaves off signature facial hair ahead of "Dune" filming
>ANIMALS: Tiny puppy who can’t stand on her own learns to run (3:02)
>HISTORY: W.S.C. Stay Connected (58:46): The Antiquarian Antiquarian Society
>GOOD NEWS: World War II vet marks 102nd birthday, bar mitzvah
-Meanwhile, in China, humanoid robots throw punches at A.I. summit (2:53)
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