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In Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, the median age is 18. Many youth say their aging leaders are out of touch, yet the leading candidates in Saturday's presidential election are in their 70s.

By Carrie PondCarbondale, IL – Southern Illinois University officials say the cost for storm repairs and clean-up at the Carbondale campus could top $5…

By APMurray, KY – The Murray State Racers Men's basketball team has climbed two spots in the latest Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll.…

By Associated PressSpringfield, IL – Illinois has applied for the chance to win $70 million in federal early childhood education funding. Gov. Pat Quinn…

Governor Steve Beshear is announcing today a $41 million in ‘Race to the Top’ education grant to cooperatives of Kentucky school districts. The grant is…

Scott Simon speaks with Melissa Kuypers, manager of operations at NPR West, about the 1986 movie "Top Gun," which she had never seen before.

Every year, research firm CB Insights offers up a report on the fastest growing and most highly valued private companies in technology — basically, the ones most likely to go public. Audie Cornish speaks with Anand Sanwal, CB Insights' CEO, for a look at the top tech IPO's expected in 2014.

More than 260 Kentucky teachers were awarded national certification in 2012, ranking the state seventh for the number of teachers earning the achievement.…

By Chris TaylorParis, TN – Two school systems in Henry County, Tennessee will be the recipients of more than $1 million dollars in Federal Race to the Top…

By Angela HattonWashington, D. C. – U-S Senator Jim Bunning says he doesn't expect his fundraising to top that of potential GOP contender Tray Grayson.…