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The probe into soccer's governing body centers on an American who admitted to taking bribes. Ari Shapiro talks to Nathaniel Vinton, who is part of the New York Daily News sports investigation team.

NPR's Mike Shuster reports on the relatively low profile the United States has kept in Liberia during that country's recent civil strife.

Tragedy struck in late January when a gunman opened fire in a crowded atrium at Marshall County High School, killing two teenagers and injuring many more…

By APNashville, TN – Tennessee Governor-elect Bill Haslam's newly named chief of staff Claude Ramsey has some words of caution for Tennessee Republicans…

The list of nominees for the 80th Academy Awards are announced. No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood both earn eight nominations, leading the field.

An online analysis site recently released high rankings for local school districts.Niche.com’s “Best School Districts in Kentucky” rankings are based on…

Las Vegas is set to claim the title of city with the largest Ferris wheel, but not for long. New York City plans for a taller wheel, and rumors swirl that Dubai may top even that. Host Scott Simon talks to John Russick, director of Curatorial Affairs at the Chicago History Museum, about the first ever Ferris wheel, which debuted at the 1893 World Fair in Chicago.

Despite penguins, lions and gorillas battling for Hollywood supremacy, 2005 will go down as a box office disappointment. But NPR critic Bob Mondello says the year's films were high on quality.

The next legislative session begins on January 8, and lawmakers say fixing the state's flailing pension systems will be their top priority.A legislative…

By Gary PittsFrankfort, KY – As a part of the federal Race-to-the-Top program, Kentucky will be receiving around $17 million dollars over the next four…