Things you need to know on November 19.

Thanks to MetroNews Source for the following.

  • French officials say the suspected mastermind of last week's terror attacks in Paris is dead. Police confirmed today that Abdelhamid Abaaoud was killed in yesterday's police raid in a Paris suburb. Read more in ABCnews.com

 

  • Put out that cigarette. The annual Great American Smokeout is today. This day has fueled new smoking laws and bans throughout the country.
    For tips and info click on Cancer.org

 

  • If you are flying today you might want to check with your airline. The Service Employees International Union says about  2,000 baggage handlers and other airport workers are on strike at airports in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Fort Lauderdale.

 

  • In light of last weeks terror attacks in Paris, Connecticut State Police are increasing security measures at mass transit stations.The focus is on station lobbies and platforms for anything suspicious. More on this story on Courant.com

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