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Centenarian Virginia McLaurin found internet stardom after dancing with former President Obama and was known for her volunteering and activism. She died Monday at age 113.

OSF HealthCare and Illinois State University have announced a new partnership that leaders say will improve access to healthcare, meet social needs and boost economic development.

Clocks move ahead one hour this weekend to mark the start of Daylight Saving Time. This shift in time can greatly affect sleep disturbances for those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

The new food magazine Lucky Peach takes an irreverent look at cooking from all over the world. Co-editor Peter Meehan speaks to host David Greene about the first issue, which focuses on ramen — from the noodle shops of Tokyo to the dried and packaged dorm room staple.

News that illness caused Cuban President Fidel Castro to temporarily cede power to his brother prompted celebrations in the Cuban-American neighborhoods of Miami, home to many of the descendents of Cubans who fled the island nation's communist rule. Guillermo Martinez, a columnist for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, talks with Madeleine Brand.

Dr. John Marler of the National Institutes of Health talks with Madeleine Brand about Arteriovenous Malformation, the condition that reported caused the bleeding in Sen. Tim Johnson's brain.

Charles Yu's new novel follows a TV actor who often gets stuck playing generic Asian men. Yu says he was inspired by shows that set episodes in Chinatown — but keep Asian actors in the background.

From Lee Ann Womack to Ron Miles, a look back at some of the most well-regarded albums of 2017.

Miriam Moskowitz was convicted of conspiracy during the Red Scare. Now the 98-year-old wants to clear her name — and warn others of what happens when fear fuels persecution.

The International Chess Federation will stop allowing transgender women to participate in women's tournaments. The group said changing genders has a "significant impact" on a player's status.