the morning cram [its a matter of life after death edition]

Are children conceived  after the death of a parent are eligible for  survivors' benefits? NPR reports at  least 100 such cases are pending before the Social Security Administration.

Kentucky~ Kentucky high school students will compete this week in the national Poetry Out Loud recitation contest in Frankfort. The Murray State men's basketball team’s historic season ended Saturday when the Racers lost to Marquette 62-53.  The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a televised debate May 14th for candidates running in the primaries for mayor and city commission. A report says the risk of political corruption in the commonwealth runs high. The Kentucky Heritage Council has recognized a Calloway County tobacco barn as an area landmark.