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It's hard evidence that the type of spinal segmentation and numbering found in modern humans emerged 3.3 million years ago, the scientists say. The remarkable fossil was discovered in Ethiopia.

On May 8, two Obama administration officials, former acting Attorney General Sally Yates and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The president told reporters he would terminate the trade agreement if he's unable to make a fair deal "for our workers and our companies."

Justice Department officials are demanding proof that cities receiving millions in law enforcement grants are complying with federal immigration law.

A mother and daughter talk about what it means for them to come out as lesbian in different eras, and how labels — or a lack thereof — have shaped their coming out stories.

A Syrian refugee hopes his past as a tailor will help him build a new life for his family in America. His first commission is a wedding dress for a Muslim bride.

An early goal was to eradicate the disease by the year 2000. Where do we now stand — and what obstacles remain?

The Aboriginal owners of the sacred sandstone rock have long requested that visitors not climb it. But now climbing Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) will be officially prohibited.

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held by the Taliban from 2009 to 2014 after leaving his base in Afghanistan, has pleaded guilty to desertion and misbehavior.

For decades, city officials say Kansas City police would write about 300,000 traffic tickets a year. The last few years that's dropped below 120,000,…