Adding Radio Streams to iTunes?

There are a few online radio stations that I'd like to be able to listen to through iTunes. Is there any way to add them to the list of radio stations that comes preinstalled with iTunes?

I know that Apple is leading edge in many areas of design and user interface, but I must say that iTunes radio is by far the worst feature on iTunes now. At first it was the only good alternative to finding your own stations. I used it all the time. But now? With Pandora and AOL Radio, I find iTunes tired and outdated. Where can I suggest its time for a revamp? I use to love the radio feature, I want to again, but I would currently not recommend it to anyone.

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