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Fame came early for Reggaeton star Nicky Jam, and he admits he wasn't ready for it

Reggaeton is a popular style of music. Nicky Jam was one of its first stars, but fame hasn't been easy. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 6, 2023.)

Ranjana Dwivedi (in purple sari) is a health worker in her village in India. Coronavirus education is a top priority. Center: Iceland's chief of health, Dr. Alma D. Möller, leads the pandemic response. Right: Sheeba Shafaq, a doctor who left Afghanistan because of threats to her life, is now a supervisor at a COVID-19 testing unit in California and pursuing a U.S. medical license.

3 Female Health Care Heroes: From Iceland's Top Doc To A Village Protector In India

The world is fortunate to have many dedicated professionals dedicated to combating the coronavirus. Here are portraits of three women from far corners of the globe who are playing a key role.

Peoria County Adds 2 COVID-19 Deaths, Nears 90K Vaccinations

Two Peoria County women are the area’s latest COVID-19 fatalities, as the county stands on the brink of topping 90,000 administered vaccine doses and 40...

Governor Mum On Samsung Battery Plant Progress

State incentives would be needed to secure a $1 billion Samsung electric vehicle battery plant in Bloomington-Normal. And top state officials are saying little about any potential negotiations with Samsung SDI, the subsidiary of the Korean giant that deals with battery technology.

President Biden shared photo and video footage of his new puppy, Commander, on social media Monday. The nearly 4-month-old German shepherd was a birthday gift from the president's brother and sister-in-law.

The Bidens say hello to new puppy Commander, and Major is off to a new home

The new top dog at the White House is Commander Biden, a nearly 4-month-old German shepherd. Meanwhile, rescue dog Major is moving out and a cat is scheduled to arrive soon.

Donald Trump, who is one of a handful of Republicans who turned in petitions early enough that he could nab the top spot on the primary ballot, came to Springfield to campaign over the winter.

Presidential Race Comes To Illinois

A month ahead of the the Iowa caucuses, presidential contenders can officially file to run in neighboring Illinois. Five Republicans got their petitions...

Fire damage is seen on a side of Trump Tower in Manhattan on Saturday. The New York City Fire Department says the blaze broke out on the 50th floor shortly before 6 p.m.

1 Man Killed In Apartment Fire At Trump Tower In New York City

The blaze on the 50th floor of the Manhattan building early Saturday evening injured four firefighters. President Trump has an apartment on the tower's top floors but none of his family was there.

Hillary Clinton laughs as Labor Secretary Tom Perez endorses her during a campaign stop in Iowa on Dec. 4.

Hispanic Lawmakers Say Hillary Clinton Needs A Little 'Sizzle' In A VP

Two top Hispanic House Democrats weigh in on what Hillary Clinton should look for in a running mate.

<em>Forbes</em> says that Elizabeth Holmes, seen here at an event last November, is now worth far less than she was last year, due to problems at Theranos, the biotech company she founded.

Net Worth Of Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes Plunges To $0 In New 'Forbes' Estimate

One year after Elizabeth Holmes topped the magazine's list of the wealthiest self-made women with a worth of $4.5 billion, Forbes now values her fortune at "nothing."

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner has been asked to provide "September 2016 email communications to Mr. Kushner concerning WikiLeaks" and other emails pertaining to a "Russian backdoor overture and dinner invite."

Senators: Kushner Didn't Disclose Emails On WikiLeaks, 'Russian Overture'

Top lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee are asking President Trump's son-in-law and adviser to turn over communications with WikiLeaks and emails pertaining to a "Russian backdoor overture."

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