A new study links a particular gene to the ancient origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans may have helped us communicate in a novel way.

The Trump administration gave America's schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money.

Southwest Airlines said Monday it will cut 15% of its corporate workforce, or 1,750 people — the first mass layoffs in the ...

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Burke County is planning to open a facility focused on addiction recovery aimed to address opioid use and overdoses. The facility could be funded in part by money the county receives from lawsuit ...

"Foothills Conservancy has done amazing work on so many levels for some time now," said David Benner, son of the trail's ...

"I'm new as your congressman, but this is not new, trying to work closely with Burke County to help out," said U.S. Rep. Tim ...

A change of place can do wonders for your mood. When we are in an environment that makes us feel safe and good about our lives, it is much easier ...

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency seeks access to troves of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS, two people ...

Senior American and Russian officials, including the countries' top diplomats, will hold talks on improving their ties and ...