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In January 1929, Dr. L.E. Bensom of Los Angeles used his vacation to mush to native villages in Alaska. At the close of a particularly hard day on the trail, he found himself with 70 patients on his hands, all suffering from smallpox. There were 100 people in the village with no medical facilities.

PHOTOS: Vaccine History Repeats Itself — Sometimes

From the first vaccine (for smallpox) the questions have been the same. How do we transport it? Who's next to get it? Why so much hesitancy? The answers can be similar — or dramatically different.

There's a toxic brew of mistrust toward U.S. institutions. It's got real consequences

Republicans are lambasting Democrats' attempts at uniform ethics standards at the Supreme Court as partisan politics. It's just the latest chapter in a decline in national unity.

Becca Turchanik, of Nashville, Tennessee, drove four hours to Atlanta for an abortion in 2019, and the emotions of the ordeal have stayed with her, she says. She's angry that she had to call from state to state to find care, and that she couldn't have her abortion close to home, with friends nearby. "We got an appointment in Georgia because that was the only place that had appointments," she says.

Long Drives, Costly Flights, And Wearying Waits: What Abortion Requires In The South

Restrictive abortion laws across the South mean more women are traveling across state lines to find safe services.

What Are Superdelegates?

With a close Democratic race for the presidential nominee, the role of delegates and super delegates could become increasingly more important leading up to the Democratic National Convention in August. Former Democratic strategist David Sirota and political legal analyst Stanley Brand explain why superdelegates are important.

In memoriam: Female trailblazers who leapt over barriers to fight for their sisters

They were pioneers in their fields, working to improve the health and lives of other women and paving the way for other female scientists.

President Barack Obama hugs Dallas Police Chief David Brown during a memorial service for the police officers killed in Dallas last week.

'Bias Remains:' A Week Of Strong Words On Race

Days of devastating events rooted in the tension between African-Americans and police prompt political leaders to speak frankly about bigotry and what they think should be done to stop it.

Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine celebrate the end of the Democratic National Convention.

'We Are Not Afraid': Clinton Delivers Grounded, But Not Soaring, Speech

Clinton's nomination completes the field for an American political campaign without precedent. She has now officially become Republican Donald Trump's Democratic rival for the presidency.

President Obama and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton walk off Air Force One in Charlotte, N.C., to attend a Clinton campaign event.

Why President Obama Campaigning For Clinton Is Historic

Looking back at the last century of presidents, none has strongly campaigned for his chosen successor.

Even trying to discredit the idea that Hillary Clinton is in poor health may make the problem worse.

The Clinton Health Rumors Aren't Going Away Anytime Soon. Here's Why

How do you undo rumors and conspiracy theories? Research suggests that it's really, really hard — it may be that letting go of a conspiracy theory means letting go of who you think you are.

People attend the Commitment March on Friday at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

Thousands Gather For March On Washington To Demand Police Reform And Racial Equality

The "Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" march comes as frustration over police brutality and use of force have sparked national protests following the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd.

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