Luciano Pavarotti sings Ave Maria during Pope John Paul II's visit to Chicago (Oct. 1979). This is file tape from the news event at Holy Name Cathedral. Image credit: NBC News (Pool) 

Luciano Pavarotti Sings Ave Maria to Pope John Paul II in Chicago (1979)

It looks like one of the latest wearable gadgets but it's actually a sensor that helps kids keep a high-tech eye on aging or ill parents. LIVEly is one of the companies using the technology and its device looks a lot like the new Apple Watch. http://ow.ly/MDPWN 

High-tech sensors help kids keep eye on aging parents

Taps is played at every military funeral in America but it had a different purpose way back when and there's probably a lot you don't know about this uniquely American bugle call.  Read more:  http://ow.ly/No9t7 

Taps: 24 musical notes heard by millions on Memorial Day

Pong, Pac Man, Tetris make Video Game Hall of Fame

A Florida man dances on police vehicle to ward off vampires...

Florida man dances on police vehicle to ward off vampires

Want to hear a cat that purrs louder than an air conditioner?  Meet Merlin -- the new world records holder for loudest purr.

Merlin has world's loudest purr

A man in Connecticut called 911 from outside his house to report that his aggressive cat attacked him in his home.
"The problem is my cat was getting too aggressive. And she attacked and scratched me in my leg and bit me. So me and my wife would come outside and now we cannot go inside for like three or four hours."

Connecticut man calls 911 over his aggressive cat

NTSB to investigate close call between two airliners taking off on intersecting runways at Midway Airport in Chicago on 6/16/15. Here's audio of control tower-to-pilot communication via LiveATC.net 

Midway Airport Chicago Close Call (June 16, 2015)

The suspect in Wednesday's mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina makes his first court appearance and is forgiven by a relative of one of the victims.

SC shooting suspect appears in court

Same-sex couples won the right to marry nationwide Friday as a divided Supreme Court handed a crowning victory to the gay rights movement, setting off a jubilant cascade of long-delayed weddings in states where they had been forbidden. President Obama delivered this statement on June 26, 2015.


President Obama Statement on Gay Marriage Ruling

Top News at 3pm (July 3, 2015)

Here the top stories from Rivet Radio at 10am July 5, 2015 

UK minister asks about UFOs, gets official response in Klingon

(July 23, 2015) NASA announced the discovery of Kepler-452b, the most Earth-like planet ever found. Listen to the NASA teleconference where the announcement was made. Read more at  http://ow.ly/Q0Q1U 

NASA discovers older, bigger cousin to Earth

Here are the top stories at 3pm from the Rivet newsroom in Chicago with Steve Grzanich 

Top news from Rivet Radio (July 24, 2015)

(July 24, 2015) New high-resolution images beamed back from Pluto have been released by NASA. Scientists say the images include 'mind blowing' discoveries. 

Latest from Pluto is mind  blowing says NASA

Top stories from Rivet at 3pm (August 6, 2015)

They went after Donald Trump, attacked Hillary Clinton and criticized President Obama.  The seven lowest polling republican presidential candidates took part in a pre-debate debate on Fox News before the leading candidates squared off. 

Second-tier Republican candidates debate in Cleveland

A study by Purdue University shows the impact of 'head hits' in high school sports is greater than previously thought. One lead researcher says he's 'disturbed' by the findings that show 50-70% of players suffer brain injuries  (read more about study here: http://ow.ly/R90kg)

Impact of 'head hits' in sports greater than previously thought

Pope Francis' remarks on September 26, 2015 at the Celebration for Families and Vigil of Prayer in Philadelphia. Francis called families a "factory of hope" even with their imperfections. He told families from the U-S, Australia, Ukraine, Jordan, Nigeria and Argentina to "defend the family, because that's where our future will play out."

Pope Francis Remarks at Celebration for Families Philadelphia

Top news on Rivet Radio at 7-am (November 4, 2015)

Top news on Rivet Radio (November 4, 2015)

On the January 15, 2016 episode of The Opening Bell, just when you think flying can’t get any worst, Brett Snyder @crankyflier of the Cranky Flier blog describes what flying ‘last class’ really means. 

The Opening Bell (Brett Snyder, Cranky Flier Interview)

On the February 4, 2016 episode of The Opening Bell, Forbes contributor Dale Buss @DaleDBuss, WGN's Kevin Powell and WGN's Mark Carman @TheCarm talked about this year's Super Bowl ads, especially the strategy behind automakers’ ads.  The conversation also focused on how much do the ads cost and what is their benefit is to advertisers and viewers alike? 

Super Bowl advertising costs, popularity and benefits

Cassius Clay found refuge in Chicago after being exiled following his decision not to fight in the Vietnam War and Chicago's where he became Muhammad Ali. Steve Grzanich reports on Ali's strong ties to Chicago.  More here on the death of Muhammad Ali http://ow.ly/esT3300VPzO

In Chicago, Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali

Terror at the Nightclub (ABC News Radio Special)on the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016

Terror at the Nightclub (ABC News Radio Special)

President Obama speaks after visiting the families of the #OrlandoShooting victims. 

President Obama speaks after visiting Orlando Shooting victims' families

President Obama called Garrison Keillor during Keillor's final 'A Prairie Home Companion' broadcast on Saturday July 2, 2016. Keillor is retiring after 42-years. 

And that's the news from Lake Wobegon; Garrison Keillor signs off

July 23, 2016: Tim Kaine took the stage alongside Hillary Clinton in Miami Saturday in their first joint appearance as running mates at a campaign rally marking the official unveiling of the Democratic ticket. The duo will face off against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence.

Hillary Clinton and running mate Tim Kaine appear together for 1st time

Status Report: Hot Air Balloon Crash in Texas

ABC News Status Report- Hot Air Balloon Crash

As America marks the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, there are fewer of us who remember the horrific events of that day firsthand. By some estimates, nearly one out of five people in the U-S have birthdays after the attacks of September 11, 2001. So how do we make sure Americans remember 9/11? Purdue University History Professor Caroline Janney may have some answers and advice and she talked with WGN’s Steve Grzanich.

WGN Radio

September 11th memories fade as generations change

Arnold Palmer, a legend in American sports history, has died at the age of 87. ABC News Correspondent Linsey Davis reflects on his life and career.

Arnold Palmer dies at 87 (ABC News Radio Special Report)

On the October 10, 2016 episode of The Opening Bell on WGN-AM, University of Chicago Booth School of Business Associate Professor of Organizations and Strategy Elizabeth G. Pontikes shared her research that finds entrepreneurs who resist pressure to ‘follow the leader’ are most likely to stay in a market, receive funding and eventually go public. http://ow.ly/hja23052SRC

Entrepreneurs fare better if  they don’t follow the leader

From the October 20, 2016 edition of The Opening Bell on WGN, Steve Grzanich interviews author Sebastian Mallaby about ‘The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan,’ a biography of Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Mallaby has been a Washington Post columnist since 1999. He spent 2003 as a Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and has written for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, The New York Times, and The New Republic, among others. ‘The Man Who Knew’ is published by Penguin Press. Read more here http://ow.ly/Aqcj305rR0r

WGN-The Opening Bell 2016

The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan (Interview with Sebastian Mallaby)

Special Report: Chicago Cubs Win The World Series

Chicago's Ballot Ready is an online voter guide to thousands of  candidates running for office across the U-S on Nov. 8. It provides the most accurate details about candidates and referendums on your ballot. WGN's Steve Grzanich interviewed Ballot Ready CEO Alex Niemczewski. Find more info: https://www.ballotready.org

Ballot Ready-Every candidate and referendum explained

ABC News Radio Special Report: FBI Conclusions Unchanged Based on Review of Hillary Clinton's Emails

Special Report-FBI conclusions unchanged based on review of Clinton emails

Gilbert Baker created the Rainbow Flag in 1978 for San Francisco's Gay Pride Parade and it remains and enduring symbol of the movement. Do you know what the colors represent? Listen:

Interview with Gay Pride flag creator Gilbert Baker (2012)

News anchor at WGN Radio in Chicago. I'm a former CBS veteran journalist and contributor at Rivet Radio. I also love EDM and DJ as a hobby.

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