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In our final segment remembering the famous names and faces we lost in 2024, we focus on the entertainment world and the women and women who created indelible memories in film, television, and music. We'll remember one of the greatest voices of all time that belonged to one of the greatest actors of our time and stars of comedies, dramas, and musicals. In television, we'll remember one of America'...

Our look back at the famous names and figures who passed away in 2024 continues. We started with politics and the media and our remembrances of legends in entertainment is still to come. But now, we turn to the world of sports. We will remember some of the biggest legends in baseball history, including the man many believe is the greatest ball player of all time, another all-time great whose off t...

As we near the end of 2024, we pause to remember the famous names and faces who left us this year. In this first segment, we focus on the arenas of politics and media. Please find our other remembrances of those who passed away in sports and entertainment. In this edition, we remember a senator who came within a whisker of becoming Vice President of the United States, several long-serving senators...

Over the past 12 months, we've bid farewell to some of our favorite entertainers. From music to television to film, these performers created songs or characters that will remain with us long after they've departed. In this podcast, we'll remember music legends from Tony Bennett to Tina Turner to Jimmy Buffett and many other singers many will remember well. We'll also look back at the work of one o...

As we get ready for 2024, we take time to remember those famous names and faces who left us from all walks of life in 2023. In this segment, we will look back at prominent figures in sports who died this year. This year, we remember NFL legends whom many consider the greatest defensive and offensive players of all time in Dick Butkus and Jim Brown. We'll also remember the immensely successful coll...

As we prepare to end 2023, it is time to reflect on the famous names, faces and personalities who left over the past year but will long be remembered. In this first section of our three-part series, we will remember key figures in politics and media, and some whose courage needs to be remembered. Our list includes three Apollo astronauts who bravely helped the U.S.achieve the once impossible dream...

Over the past 12 months, we've bid farewell to some of our favorite entertainers. From music to television to film, these performers created songs or characters that will remain with us long after they've departed. In this podcast, we'll remember an Oscar winner who changed Hollywood and America, the son of "The Godfather," television stars from every age, and legends from country and rock and rol...

As we get ready for 2023, we take time to remember those famous names and faces who left us from all walks of life in 2022. In this segment, we will look back at prominent figures in sports who died this year. This list includes basketball's greatest winner, the hero of the Immaculate Reception, two hockey legends, and many more. Join us as we remember these legends. And please find our segments o...

As we prepare to end 2022, it is time to reflect on the famous names, faces and personalities who left over the past year but will long be remembered. In this first section of our three-part series, we will remember key figures in politics and media, and some whose courage needs to be remembered. Our list includes a pioneer in space exploration, presidential nominees, prominent political figures,...

Over the past 12 months, we've bid farewell to some of our favorite entertainers. From music to television to film, these performers created songs or characters that will remain with us long after they've departed. In this podcast, we look remember figures from the world of entertainment. We remember Hollywood legends, TV stars, and some of our favorite musicians. Join us for this remembrance. And...

As we prepare to close the books on 2021, we take time to remember those famous names and faces who left us from all walks of life. In this segment, we will look back at prominent figures in sports who died this year. This list includes the man who surpassed Babe Ruth as baseball's all-time home run king, a legendary manager, one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, one of the mos...

2021 was been a very difficult year for many American families. It also brought us the sad news of the deaths of many famous people. In this first section of our three-part series, we will remember key figures in politics, media, and business. Our list includes a pioneer in space exploration, presidential nominees, prominent political figures, famed media personalities and more. Listen to the full...

Over the past 12 months, we've bid farewell to some of our favorite entertainers.  From music to television to film, these performers created songs or characters that will remain with us long after they've departed. In this podcast, we look back legends from the world of entertainment.  We remember Hollywood legends, beloved game show hosts, TV stars, a rock and roll pioneer, and several legends f...

As we prepare to close the books on 2020, we take time to remember those famous names and faces who left us from all walks of life.  In this segment, we will look back at prominent figures in sports who died this year. This list includes an NBA legend lost in a tragic accident, a powerful NBA commissioner, championship-winning college basketball coaches, the winningest coach in NFL history, severa...

2020 has been a very difficult year for so many American families. It also brought us the sad news of the deaths of many famous people. In this first section of our three-part series, we will remember key figures in politics and business. Our list includes pioneers in flight and space exploration, a Supreme Court justice, several prominent lawmakers, news media legends and many more. Listen to the...

The U.S. is now directly denying illegal Chinese maritime claims in the South China Sea.

The accounts of several business, political, and entertainment celebrities were breached in a massive Twitter hack yesterday.

Britain joins the US and Australia in banning Huawei technology from its 5G network.

Iran announced that it hanged a former Iranian defense ministry employee accused of selling rocket secrets to the CIA.

Navy and San Diego fire crews are still battling the blaze aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard

The body of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon was found after he was reported missing yesterday.

The UK has resumed arms sales to the Saudi government after a humanitarian investigation.

Beijing has ordered the review of all books contained in Hong Kong schools and libraries in order to remove banned materials.

Harvard and MIT are suing ICE and the Department of Homeland Security over an order that would force foreign students to leave the country if they are taking classes entirely online.

Facebook, Google, Twitter and others are pausing compliance with Chinese data requests in order to review a new Chinese data. Radio America's Nick Treglia has the details.