Melissa Highsmith was 22 months old when she was kidnapped by a babysitter in 1971. She lived in Fort Worth for most of her life and did not know she was missing or that her biological family was ...

A hunter in central New York shot a wild gray wolf, the first verified and documented case of the species south of the St.

With the rise of DNA ancestry tests, it’s easier than ever to learn about your family history and connections. Today, there are many DNA testing services to choose from. They're easy to use. You’ll ...

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The best home DNA kits provide us a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family roots, reveal inherited characteristics, and even help you discover distant ...

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Cherished heirlooms, old photographs, journals, and stories passed down through generations have long formed the narrative backbone of a family’s ancestral story. And in recent years, thanks to ...

MADISON - They are everywhere these days - lurking at family reunions, popping up at funerals, trolling wedding receptions. They don't want your blood, just your spit. Geri Gibbons of Madison nabbed ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Saturday is World DNA Day, commemorating the discovery of DNA’s double helix structure and the completion of the Human Genome Project, which mapped all those little tiny strands so ...