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As CBS retreats from radio - which 233 million Americans use - NPR remains on and the audience is up. The main CBS product was a short hourly newscast. NPR’s hourly news is on your local station - and also available on demand! Hit Play on the NPR app apps.apple.com/us/app/npr-nat…

North Texas dads just restored faith in humanity! ❤️ Beloved crossing guard Ms. Trecia Crawford at Moss Haven Elementary had been without a car for months - relying on Lyft & buses to keep showing up for the kids she protects every day. The Moss Haven Dad’s Club heard her story, rallied together, raised $6,800 in DAYS, teamed up with a dad-owned dealership for a discounted white Jeep (plus fixes & free oil changes), and another dad covered the insurance. They surprised her on duty in early March - she was left speechless, hand over mouth in pure shock & joy! 😭🚗 Proof that community kindness wins. Everybody loves Ms. Crawford, and she deserves every bit of it. 🥹

Just an FYI for all the folks trying to blame 9/11 on Bob Mueller. He was sworn in as FBI Director 9/4/2001. I’m sure these folks will still want to attack him (& probably me), but facts are facts.

In 1970, a 23-year-old physics student at Imperial College London was deep into his doctoral research on cosmic dust when he faced an impossible choice. Brian May, a budding astrophysicist, had been studying the zodiacal dust cloud—tiny particles scattered throughout the solar system that reflect sunlight. His research was progressing, and he was on track to complete his PhD. But he also had another passion: music. May was the guitarist for Queen, a band that was beginning to gain serious attention. They had just signed a record deal, and tours were on the horizon. The opportunity was immediate and couldn't be ignored. Standing at a crossroads, May made a life-changing decision: he chose the guitar over the telescope. Queen's rise to fame was swift. By the mid-1970s, the band was a global sensation. Songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You" became anthems, and May's distinctive guitar tone—created with his homemade instrument, the Red Special—became iconic. Albums sold millions, and stadiums filled with fans. But May's academic work was left unfinished. His thesis remained incomplete, and his research was put on hold. However, Brian May never lost his love for science. Even as Queen dominated the rock world, May kept up with developments in astrophysics. He continued reading journals, attending lectures when he could, and staying connected to the academic community. His thesis advisor, Professor Michael Rowan-Robinson, had told him, "You can always come back and finish." In 2006, more than three decades later, May decided it was time to return. He contacted Rowan-Robinson, and they discussed the possibility of completing the research. The field had advanced, and May’s data was outdated, but his original observations remained valuable. With Rowan-Robinson's guidance, May worked to update his research. May continued his music career while revisiting his old data, incorporating modern research, and refining his analysis. In 2007, Imperial College awarded him a PhD in astrophysics, not as an honorary degree, but through genuine research and peer review. At age 60, May became Dr. Brian May. His PhD was a testament to his dedication to both music and science. He didn't need the degree for career advancement—he had already achieved rock stardom. But his pursuit of knowledge, both for its own sake and to finish what he had started, made his accomplishment remarkable. May’s story proved that it’s never too late to finish what you start, even if it takes 36 years. Passion, whether in music or science, doesn't have an expiration date.

Senate Democrats have come to the Senate floor to fund FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard nine separate times. Republicans blocked each attempt because they wanted more money for mass deportations.

In 3 yrs this #solar installation at an Arkansas high school turned the district’s budget from a $250K deficit to a $1.8 million surplus. They're using the surplus to pay teachers more We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate #ClimateAction #climate #NoWarNoWarming

A young boy breaks down in tears after finishing chemo then his little sister steps in, wrapping him in the kind of hug that says everything will be okay 🥹❤️

Five years ago today, ten people went to the grocery store and never came home. A gunman opened fire at King Soopers in Boulder, Colorado—a grocery store not too different from the one I was shot in front of. No community should ever know this pain. Today and always, my heart is with the victims’ families and the Boulder community.

We honor Robert Mueller – a decorated Marine, Bronze Star recipient, and lifelong public servant – who lived a life of courage and sacrifice. His legacy reminds us what it means to serve something greater than ourselves. Rest in eternal glory, Devil Dog. The entire veteran community stands with your family in this difficult time. Semper fi. npr.org/2026/03/21/nx-…

Chris Christie: "To say what the president said about Bob Mueller just shows you how completely self-consumed he is. It comes from his own sense that the only thing that matters in the world is him. That's what a child does."

Cobb: He's a demented narcissist, rules the country in a very authoritarian manner with the assistance of a cowardly cabinet and even more cowardly Republicans in congress. And that's tragedy. That's something we're all having to deal with. But I think rather than focusing on the despicable response of a demented president, that we should really focus on the hero that we lost today

Robert Mueller (1944-2026)

Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb blasts Trump’s “shameful” and “despicable” post about Robert Mueller’s death: “He’s a demented narcissist. You know, seriously hates anybody who stands in opposition to him, has reworked the justice department into a revenge machine, and rules the country in a very authoritarian manner with the assistance of a cowardly cabinet and even more cowardly Republicans in Congress.”

Our children are full of kindness and love for the world. Let’s do everything we can to help them chase the thing that makes their heart beat faster, that helps them take the imperfections of this world and create something better.

Tump’s latest tweet about Robert Mueller is pure evil. But we can’t let this bring us down. Now’s the time to stand firm, speak up, and fight for what's right. Don't let it drain you. Keep fighting for what matters.

We introduced a Senate resolution to honor Master Sgt. Nicole Amor's memory and sacrifice. A devoted mother of two, she served our country for 20 years and was a beloved member of her community. twincities.com/2026/03/19/klo…

Imagine! Children in Ukraine studying in shelters underground….the initiatives of @ZelenskaUA First Lady of Ukraine to take care of the children is amazing! We are happy to be there next to their initiatives….

Three months looking for him. Three months without losing hope. And a single moment that made every tear worth it. When she whispered his name... He recognized her instantly. No matter how much time passes, dogs never forget those they love.

This young American woman getting married was just a few years old when her firefighter father was killed in the World Trade Center. His colleagues made sure to represent him at her wedding