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Seen here in 2003, Casey Kasem spent much of a long career making music listening less lonely.

For Casey Kasem, A Long-Distance Dedication

One listener remembers the voice of Casey Kasem speaking to a young, lonely music nerd of the future — one who regrets not getting a chance to say thank you, so this will have to do.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi were the fundraising leaders in the Democratic Senate primary, according to quarterly finance reports.

How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues

Recent polling by Reuters found that 45% of voters list “cost of living” as their top concern heading into the 2026 election. With that in mind, the three top Democrats vying to become the party’s nominee for U.S. senator in Illinois have released proposals detailing how they plan to make life more affordable for Americans.

Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, chairs the State Government Administration Committee

Education Desk: ISBE Officials Skip Quiz On Perks

Top officials of the state board of education declined to appear before a House committee yesterday to answer questions about costly perks being paid to...

A trespasser stands and walks along the roof at House of Commons early Sunday morning in London. The unidentified man was taken into custody after spending about eight hours wandering around the roof of the Palace of Westminster.

What Was This Man Doing On The Roof Of The British Parliament?

The 23-year-old trespasser, whom police have yet to identify, spent eight hours casually walking around on top of the Palace of Westminster.

Clockwise from upper left: Billie Eilish, Maggie Rogers, Nilüfer Yanya, Better Oblivion Community Center, Lil Nas X

Poll Results: Your Favorite New Artists Of 2019 (So Far)

On this week's All Songs Considered we share NPR Music listeners' picks for the top new artists from the first half of the year.

Powerball jackpot rises to $1.09 billion after 3-month-long losing streak continues

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.09 billion after no one matched the game's six numbers Monday night and won the top prize, continuing a three-month-long winless streak.

Trump administration lauds plastic surgeons' statement on trans surgery for minors

A patient who came to regret the top surgery she got as a teen won a $2 million malpractice suit. Then, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons clarified its position that surgery is not recommended for transgender minors.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention briefly posted new guidance to its website stating that the coronavirus can commonly be transmitted through aerosol particles, which can be produced by activities like singing. Here, choristers wear face masks during a music festival in southwestern France in July.

CDC Publishes — Then Withdraws — Guidance On Aerosol Spread Of Coronavirus

The CDC says the guidelines were posted to its website in error. The now-deleted updates were notable because so far the agency has stopped short of saying that the virus is airborne.

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush speaks during a campaign event in Cedar Falls, Iowa last week.

2015 Brought Big Money For Clinton And Bush; Sanders Led Small Contributions

Some wealthy conservative donors, including Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson, haven't put their money behind any candidate yet while Democratic donors have lined up behind Hillary Clinton.

Joel Rosario rides Orb during the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday in Louisville, Ky. The odds-on favorite won the race.

Odds Favorite Orb Wins Muddy 139th Kentucky Derby

It's Derby Day in Kentucky, where days and weeks of anticipation will culminate in a race that lasts just over two minutes. When the starting gates open at 6:24 p.m. EDT, 19 horses will race on a wet Kentucky Derby track.

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