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WEATHER There's frost on the windows and a cold breeze blowing through the town. Expect an overall chilly day, with the high reaching just 47 degrees. NEWS WWII veteran turns 103 on Veterans Day On Nov. 11, 1918, fighting in World War I came to an end following the signing of an armistice between the Allies and Germany that called for a ceasefire effective at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Across the ocean, in the United States, Eugene Vickers of Newtown Square was celebrating his third birthday on that same day. On Veterans Day 2018, Vickers, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, will turn 103 years old. The following day, at 11:11 a.m., on the twelfth day of the eleventh month, Vickers will ride with three other World War II veterans in special cars, as honorees in the Delaware County Veterans Day Parade in Media. This year’s parade will be in honor of the 100th anniversary of World War I. World War II veterans meet for the first time Bells will be rin...

After a long, public bout between a disgruntled Jimmy Butler and virtually everyone else on the Timberwolves — from young stars Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, to coach and president Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden — Minnesota has finally agreed to trade the All-Star to the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange, the Wolves will receive 3-and-D wing Robert Covington, versatile stretch four Dario Saric, and backup Jerryd Bayless. They will also surrender injured big man Justin Patton and receive a 2022 second-round pick as part of the trade. At first glance, the trade seems like an underwhelming return for Minnesota: an All-Star for two starters, no first-round picks, and they gave up an injured young player who may potentially become serviceable down the road. But there are clear winners and losers from this deal beyond the teams involved. Let’s explore all of them. Winner: Philly The 76ers returned virtually the same team from last season, and it was beginn...