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The scalariform (ladder shape) painting composed of red horizontal and vertical lines (center left) dates to older than 64,000 years and was made by Neanderthals.

Cave Art May Have Been Handiwork Of Neanderthals

Scientists say some of the earliest cave art found in Europe was done before humans arrived; thus, Neanderthal art, suggesting that our "brutish" cousins were capable of symbolic thinking.

How 1 Texas Sheriff Is Partnering With ICE On The Issue Of Undocumented Immigrants

A sheriff on the coastal bend of Texas is a gung-ho partner of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Jackson County Sheriff Andy Louderback calls his county non-sanctuary. He contacts ICE whenever he has an undocumented immigrant in custody, and thinks every jail administrator in the country should.

How San Francisco's Sheriff Is Helping Undocumented Immigrants Find Lawyers

San Francisco Sheriff Vicki Hennessy is required by state law to tell undocumented immigrants arrested by her deputies when Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking for them. Her office also helps the immigrants find lawyers.

U.S. Allies Could Be Affected By Trump Administration's Proposed Tariffs

The Trump administration's threat to impose stringent tariffs on steel from China could also seriously affect imports from close U.S. allies such as Canada.

NRA's Wayne LaPierre Calls For Firearms In Schools At CPAC

NRA's executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre addressed the annual gathering of conservatives in the wake of the Parkland school shooting. His message included a call to have arms in schools and an admonishment of those calling for stricter regulations on guns. LaPierre said those people are exploiting the moment for political gain.

Richard Jenkins and Sally Hawkins star in the 13-time Oscar nominee <em>The Shape of Water</em>.

'Shape Of Water' Creators Sued Over Plagiarism Claims As Oscars Approach

The suit alleges the best picture nominee lifted its story, characters and even several snippets of dialogue from Paul Zindel's 1969 play, Let Me Hear You Whisper.

Sam Michener of Gresham, Oregon, a pusher and brakeman for the U.S. National Bobsled Team, hopes to be named to the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team.

Bobsled Offers Last Realistic Chance For Medal For Northwest Olympians

The f our-man bobsled competition at the Winter Olympics this weekend offers the last realistic chance for a Pacific Northwest athlete to bring home a...

A global map showing where all fishing vessels were active during 2016. Dark circles show the vessels avoiding exclusive economic zones around islands, where they aren't allowed.

New Maps Reveal Global Fishing's 'Vast Scope Of Exploitation Of The Ocean'

Researchers have used radio transmissions to track the movement of fishing vessels and create stunning maps of fishing activity. The maps show that fishing covers most of the globe's oceans.

Sen. Marco Rubio Backs Down On Some Gun Ownership Restrictions At CNN Town Hall

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio has long been a gun rights supporter. But in a televised town hall with victims of the Parkland, Fla. shooting, he backed down on some restrictions on gun ownership.

Paul Manafort and his business partner Rick Gates are two of the most prominent members of the Trump campaign to face criminal charges as part of the special counsel's investigation into Russia's attack on the 2016 presidential election.

Mueller Brings More Charges Against Manafort, Gates

The special counsel's office has expanded an earlier indictment against President Trump's former campaign chairman and his business partner.

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