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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 55 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: GoFundMe launched for funeral expenses of Carl-Hens Beliard
+6:00: Worcester State shooting suspect returning to Mass.
+6:00: Worcester Walmart concludes $8 million renovation project
+6:00: Ziggy Bombs: The man, the plan and the sandwiches
+6:00: Festival of Lights returns to Worcester Common
+Noon: $100,000 fine for Shrewsbury Dunkin' owner for child labor law violation
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: "Pretty Woman: The Musical" brings iconic romance to the stage
+Noon: New in the Woo: The Haus of Art
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Kill Room," "A Haunting in Venice," and more
-Kevin Rodriguez, wanted in deadly Worcester State shooting, arrested in New York City
-Possible motive discussed in fatal shooting of Carl-Hens Beliard of Worcester (1:42)
-Earlier: Carl-Hens Beliard, North High basketball champ, killed in shooting near Salem State
-Earlier: North basketball coach mourns loss of former student killed in Salem
-Green Island residents angry, disappointed over proposed development
-Plans on hold for Clark University's Main Street development
-Palestinian flag raised outside Worcester City Hall (2:07). Article
-Maker to Main (finally) holds grand opening in Canal District
-Worcester Beer Garden suspension waived, closed early for winter
-Worcester Civilian Police Academy is returning
-W.C.A.C.'s home heating and energy assistance program returns
-Jordan's Turkeys are the Freshest Turkeys in Worcester County (3:41)
-Radio Worcester (43:52): Worcester mayoral race heats up with a week to go
-"I get stuff done": Feanna Jattan-Singh running for District 3 City Council
-Worcester 2023 City Council incumbent George Russell: 10 questions
-William Coleman running for Worcester mayor, but he's fine with City Council seat
-In 2023, Jermoh Kamara seeks new District C schools seat: Q&A
>DINING OUT: Review of Pinecroft Dairy and Restaurant
-ICYMI: Worcester jeweler pleads guilty to gun trafficking charge
-Search for Gardner murder suspect Aaron Pennington suspended (2:06)
-Gov. Healey visits Worcester to promote her Affordable Homes Act
-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): Wachusett teacher running New York City Marathon for the Vanessa Marcotte Foundation
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Anna Maria field hockey team makes the day for lemonade stand
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man charged by police with defacing firearm serial number
-Video captures speeding car crashing into Marlborough building (1:35)
-Sutton equipment firm buys its Route 146 location for $2 million
-Rep. McGovern serves as "principal for the day" at Uxbridge High School
-Progress made on Clinton's contaminated sites
-Boylston's Jim Makuc honored for "endless energy"
-Lancaster facility honored with manufacturer award
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Vintage arcade games, ABBA tribute, more: 5 things this weekend
-Things to Do: ABBA tribute, Vijay Gupta, Diwali celebration and more
-Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to bring all-new circus to Worcester
-Music Worcester to celebrate the holiday season with December concerts
-Downtown Dance opens new doors in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes
-100FM The Pike (32:58): Rock Radio Reunion with Bob and Zip, Part 3
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 319 (28:22): Jay Givan, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 19-year-old victim of shooting at Worcester State
>SPORTS: Bruins set record in 3-2 shootout win over Toronto
-Holy Cross women's hockey team hosts No. 12 Vermont for a Friday night face-off
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Reflections: Hank Prybylski '87
-355 games and counting for Doherty football coach Sean Mulcahy
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Jeep recalls 97,000 Wagoneers, Grand Wagoneers over seat belt issues
>NATIONAL: Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of $10 billion fraud, capping crypto king's epic fall
-Tragic: Parents, daughter die in house fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found in airport garage; murder suspect believed to be in Kenya (1:13)
-Lawmakers want answers following Maine mass shootings
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School launches Partner in Microscopy program
-Clark faculty recognized for teaching, advising excellence
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best U.S. national monuments to add to your bucket list
>BUSINESS: Rideshare drivers take another step towards unionization
-W.B.J. hires cannabis reporter as staff writer to cover real estate, manufacturing
>HEALTH: 5 important questions to ask about breast cancer in men
-New breast cancer treatments helping patients live longer and healthier lives (2:12)
>HOMES: Use vinegar in the dishwasher with dishes as rinse aid
>FOOD: Doritos with "divisive" flavor being sold online for nearly $400
>SHOPPING: Best Buy early Black Friday deals of 2023
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" FINALLY announces season 5 return date, reveals 2 new spinoffs
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling bruised and beaten in "Fall Guy" trailer
>CELEBRITY: The Beatles release new song "Now and Then" with help from A.I. (1:38)
>ANIMALS: Pig sneaks out to steal his neighbor's pumpkins (3:02)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 1st (1:35)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Iowa teen saves neighbor's life by using "Stop The Bleed" training
-Meanwhile, in Poland, man pretending to be mannequin accused of robbing malls
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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