The Rev. Jesse Jackson leaves behind his wife of more than six decades, plus six children. Here's what to know about the family.

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook No matter who you are, you have to have come from someone before you. All of us are the byproduct ...

Young children who grew up in slavery on Surinamese plantations were much more likely to die if they were without a mother.

A woman was buried with two children, but they were not her own. In another grave, two children were placed. They were not siblings and were more distantly related, perhaps cousins. In a new study ...

Make time to have dinner with them, a new study suggests. Most teens who have regular dinners with their family are less likely to turn to substance use, researchers reported today in the Journal of ...

Belugas are even harder to study than most whales: it’s difficult to observe a species that vanishes under the Arctic ice. But now DNA analysis has given scientists a precious glimpse into the social ...

After their baby’s death, a Georgia family says scammers stole her story, impersonated them online, and raised money using ...

The conservative Heritage Foundation introduced a new major policy document in early 2026 with recommended incentives for ...

Calling a friend "cousin" might not be just a term of affection among some African Americans. Now, a mathematical model shows that there is a good chance there is some type of family connection ...

Ancient necropolises often provide clues about the lives of the dead, with grave goods helping determine what was valued by people in the past. Traditionally, however, archaeologists could only ...

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Using tea tree oil may help control scalp oil production and promote healthy hair growth. Tea tree oil is potent, so it's important to dilute it before applying it to your scalp or hair. Ingesting tea ...