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Genomic sequencing reveals new evidence of interbreeding among different groups of our ancient relatives. A scientist calls the find "almost too lucky to be true."

In her new film, Moss plays a punk singer struggling with addiction. "The only mistake we could make was not going far enough," she says.

Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

One housing organization which currently serves 2,700 households said it will likely only be able to serve about of fifth of those due to federal policy changes.

The department sent a letter to state leaders threatening the loss of funds for K-12 schools that don't follow its interpretation of civil rights laws.

Author Sam Graham-Felsen was the chief blogger for the Obama campaign in 2008. His debut novel is a coming-of-age story that grapples with race in America.

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi killed at least 82 people. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident happened on Friday evening. Around 247 workers were on duty at the time.

Reaction is pouring in from across the country and around the world, after President Trump blocked citizens from certain countries from entering the US.

Jennifer Jason Leigh is back in the spotlight with an Oscar nomination for her role as a murderous woman in The Hateful Eight. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with her about being cast by Quentin Tarantino.

So far this year, 55 measles cases have been confirmed in Washington state, most of them in unvaccinated children. The outbreak's epicenter is Clark County, Wash., just north of Portland, Ore.