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

No matter who you are, you have to have come from someone before you. All of us are the byproduct of our ancestors and bloodline, and every future generation will be the same. That’s true for just ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

New online tool makes 19th century records searchable by name, turning decades of research into accessible digital format.

Rev. Jesse Jackson had three sons and three daughters ...

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 ...