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A reconstructed Neanderthal skeleton, right, and a modern human version of a skeleton, left, on display at the Museum of Natural History in New York in 2003. A new study confirms that early humans who lived in colder places adapted to have larger bodies.

Colder Climates Meant Bigger Bodies For Ancient Humans

Human ancestors got steadily larger over the last 1 million years. Our relatives living in colder places developed bigger bodies, a new study finds.

Robert Davis' experience exiting parole has been a difficult process. He seemed to be doing everything correctly, but a miscommunication between the U.S. Parole Commission and his parole officers delayed his release from supervision.

After prison he followed the rules, but a parole mishap delayed his full freedom

Robert Davis' experience with the U.S. Parole Commission is an example of how systemic barriers can hold down people striving to do the right thing.

After reviewing the CIA's priorities, Director William Burns recently announced the establishment of a China Mission Center at the spy agency. U.S. intelligence officials, current and former, recently spoke at a conference about the challenges posed by China's large spying operation directed at the U.S.

As U.S. spies look to the future, one target stands out: China

When current and former U.S. intelligence officials gathered at a conference in Sea Island, Ga., there was a clear message — a pivot to China is already underway.

Social media companies are bracing for delayed election results, which experts warn could open the door for misinformation, false claims and threats of violence to spread online.

When The Voting Is Done: Facebook, Twitter On 'High Alert' For Post-Election Threats

If results of the presidential election are delayed, false claims and other misinformation could thrive online, which is forcing Facebook and Twitter to prepare for worst-case scenarios.

A chain portrait of George Floyd is part of the memorial for him, Wednesday, May 27, 2020, near the site of the arrest of Floyd who died in police custody.

Murder Charge Upgraded In Floyd Case, 3 Other Cops Charged

Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers.

Face masks definitely help keep the coronavirus at bay — and are embraced by most people in this scene from Ankara. But what about earlier recommendations to keep 6 feet from others and limit close contact to 15 minutes. With the highly contagious delta variant, are these still effective protective measures?

Coronavirus FAQ: How Do The Rules of 6 Feet And 15 Minutes Apply To The Delta Variant?

It was drummed into our brains: Stay 6 feet from others! Limit close contact to 15 minutes. With the highly contagious delta variant, do we need to rethink those numbers?

Latoya Beatty, owner of Little Pandas Learn-N-Play in Martinsburg, W.Va., has had trouble hiring day care teachers. She recently raised her starting wage from $10 an hour to $12.

Daycare Is Costly In The U.S. — So Is Biden's Plan To Fix It

In the pandemic, child care has gotten the attention of policymakers like never before, and billions of dollars in emergency funds have stabilized the industry. Biden wants more.

Colorado Becomes First State To Ban Legacy College Admissions

Colorado Becomes 1st State To Ban Legacy College Admissions

Colorado has become the first state to do away with legacy admissions in public colleges. The governor also ended a requirement that public colleges consider SAT or ACT scores for freshmen.

President Biden, with Vice President Kamala Harris behind him, speaks about the American Rescue Plan in the Rose Garden of the White House Friday.

The COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed. What's Biden's Next Big Move?

Democrats passed the $1.9 trillion bill on a party-line vote, and Republicans do not appear ready to compromise on infrastructure, voting rights, the minimum wage, immigration or much else.

Police hold off Trump supporters who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.

Lawmakers Vow To Investigate Police After Capitol Breach

The Democratic chairwoman of the House Administration Committee, California congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, says the breach “raises grave security concerns" and that her committee will work with House and Senate leaders to review the police response and preparedness.

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