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Duke anthropologist Brian Hare argues that humans evolved in a way that left us more cooperative and friendlier than our now extinct human cousins, like Neanderthals and Denisovans.

Colorado's Proposition 115 could shut down one of the few clinics nationwide that specializes in later abortion.

Lawyers for Rickia Young, 28, and her son said she was battered, separated from the child for hours, and kept in handcuffs while being treated at a hospital. No charges have been filed against her.

The country voted to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill but no to legalizing marijuana. Two separate referendums were held along with the general election won Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

More than 23,000 students are regularly on campus, yet less than 50 students have tested positive for COVID in the month since the fall quarter began.

Officials say it’s up to voters to try to be patient with long lines, try to vote over the four day period to reduce crowds and wear their masks and socially distance.

Since more people are working from home, they're using the opportunity to migrate to other places. Big cities are seeing the biggest outflows, according to new surveys.

A Voice of San Diego survey found that nearly half of county residents support reallocating some law enforcement funding toward social services than don't.

In our ongoing series on the region's COVID-19 data, KPBS looks at how hospitals are maintaining staffing during the pandemic.

Where are hospitals reaching capacity? Which metro areas are running out of beds? NPR has learned federal agencies collect and analyze this information in detail but don't share it with the public.