We carry DNA from extinct cousins like Neanderthals. Science is now revealing their genetic legacy

Neanderthals live on within us. Source: washingtontimes.com

A judge has rewritten Missouri ballot summary language that described ‘dangerous’ abortions

A Missouri judge tossed Republican-written ballot summary language Monday that described several proposed constitutional amendments as…

Study finds online marijuana dispensaries fail to block minors

Underage drug users are finding it easier to buy marijuana online as more states legalize recreational…

Missouri sues clinic that challenged ban on gender-transition drugs for minors

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken action against a clinic that sought to block the…

Literacy experts urge parents to read with kids to make up for COVID losses

Literacy experts say it’s time for parents to get kids reading again as they catch up…

Film legend Sophia Loren has successful surgery after fracturing a leg in a fall at home, agent says

Film legend Sophia Loren is recovering from successful surgery for a leg fracture after she fell…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ people

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills Saturday aimed at bolstering the state’s protections for LGBTQ+…

Science paints a new picture of the ancient past, when we mixed and mated with other kinds of humans

What does it mean to be human? Source: washingtontimes.com

Government should pay compensation for secretive Cold War-era testing, St. Louis victims say

Ben Phillips’ childhood memories include basketball games with friends, and neighbors gathering in the summer shade…

Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says

President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu shot, the White House…

Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents

For months, Carlton Clemons endured crippling pain from a rotting wisdom tooth. He couldn’t sleep, barely…

Nikki Haley’s approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics

As a state representative running a longshot campaign for South Carolina governor, Nikki Haley would often…

Pro-life ad featuring Biden to run during Ohio State-Notre Dame game

A pro-life ad against an Ohio abortion-rights ballot measure features an unlikely advocate: President Biden. Source:…

Biden gives gun-control lobby what it wants: a new federal office dedicated to stopping gun violence

President Biden on Friday created a new federal office of gun violence prevention to coordinate efforts…

Supreme Court to take up guns — possibly abortion, diversity — in 2023 term

The conservative-leaning Supreme Court spent the past two years rewriting jurisprudence on guns, race and abortion.…

Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday he would let the state budget bill coming to…

Brazil’s top court opens vote on decriminalizing abortion up to 12th week of pregnancy

Brazil’s top court opened a session Friday that will decide whether abortion up to the 12th…

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says her husband has lung cancer

The husband of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the governor’s office…

Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues

Some people seeking the newest COVID-19 vaccine are running into high demand, insurance headaches and supply…

Voting for long-delayed budget begins in North Carolina legislature

The Republican-controlled General Assembly began voting Thursday for a long-delayed North Carolina budget that speeds up…