Scientists trying to untangle the human evolutionary family’s ancient secrets welcomed a new set of tantalizing and controversial finds this year. A series of fossil discoveries offered potentially important insights into the origins of the human genus, Homo. Most notably, a group of South African fossils triggered widespread excitement accompanied by head-scratching and vigorous debate.

The organizations America's Voice and Latino Decisions on Monday announced a project that will seek to mobilize Latino voters in 10 key states with an eye toward helping the Democrats recover control of the Senate in 2016.

A pro-immigration group says Latinos could help decide next year's U.S. Senate contest in Wisconsin.

One by one, they entered a UNLV auditorium, escaping the chilly December air. They had come to discuss the mental health of Southern Nevada’s children.

The most important of the four states conducting early caucus and primary elections leading to the White House is Nevada. We reflect such a cross section of America — despite what most outsiders might think of us — that we are a genuine swing state politically, and demographically so balanced that the state is a popular test market for many products.

Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina are getting more publicity, but it's a good bet that a fourth state will play a pivotal role in the 2016 Republican presidential race.

California’s latest water war is being waged at the edge of wine country against an Indian tribe planning a massive casino expansion as a group of landowners tries to stop them with a lawsuit from 1897.

Parenting is the most demanding job in the world. What other role requires you to be on call 24/7? What other job has higher stakes?

About 70 people clad in various shades of orange braved brisk winds and chilly temperatures Sunday night to participate in a downtown Las Vegas walk commemorating the third anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Conn., and honoring survivors and victims of gun violence.