Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies.

Federal reforms have made Native American health care and education programs more accessible to tribal citizens descended from enslaved Black people.

A study that upended medical practice by recommending feeding babies peanut products early to prevent allergies has had a big effect in the real world.

The Muscogee Nation Supreme Court has ruled in favor of two descendants of former slaves held by the tribe.

Members of the Muscogee Creek Nation returned to Alabama this weekend for a memorial service on the 210th anniversary of the battle of Horseshoe Bend.

President Joe Biden has awarded the Medal of Honor to an Army pilot from the Vietnam War who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy — facing almost certain death.

The White House says President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War-era Army pilot who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy.

Native Americans whose ancestors were forced out of the Southeast almost 200 years ago are back for a festival with a name that sums up its purpose: “We have come back.”.

Renovations are underway to breathe new life into a 19th-century building nestled in Roanoke County. Vinton’s Gish Mill historic site is coming to life.

Vinton Town Council has given the go-ahead for a major redevelopment project.

NELSON COUNTY, Va. – Authorities have found the remains of Alexis Murphy, a Nelson County teenager who was murdered in 2013. Nelson County Sheriff David Hill briefly spoke with members of the media at 1 p.m. Wednesday:Her remains were found on private property near Stagebridge Road along Route 29 in Lovingston, according to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office. Randy Taylor is serving two life sentences for the murder of Alexis Murphy (WSLS)Randy Taylor, 55, is serving two life sentences for Murphy’s murder. Authorities said due to the discovery of Alexis’ body, successful prosecution and a thorough investigation, this case is no longer active. AdHill is glad to bring the Murphy family some closure.

An election employee in New Haven, Connecticut, has tested positive for the coronavirus, leading to a dozen other workers being quarantined, city officials said Wednesday. City-Town Clerk Michael Smart has asked the secretary of the state’s office for support to complete election operations. He said most of the remaining work was data entry into the state’s election reporting system. “Our hospitalization rate went up a lot a couple of days ago," Lamont said. SCHOOL SPIKEQuinnipiac University moved most of its classes online amid a spike in positive tests on campus in Hamden.

OKLAHOMA CITY Voters in central Oklahoma on Tuesday will pare down a crowded field of congressional hopefuls seeking to represent the 5th District in Washington. Nine Republicans are vying for the seat held by first-term U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn, the only Democrat in the states delegation. Four of the GOP challengers have raised more than $500,000, including businesswoman Terry Neese, state Sen. Stephanie Bice, former State Superintendent Janet Barresi and businessman David Hill. Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and U.S. Reps. Markwayne Mullin and Tom Cole all are heavy favorites in their GOP primaries Tuesday. Inhofe faces three lesser-known candidates in the GOP primary, while four Democrats are running for the opportunity to challenge him in the fall.

NELSON COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE 3 p.m. 6/7/2020Authorities have located a missing 14-year-old girl with autism. UPDATEThe search is still underway as of Saturday for a missing 14-year-old girl from Nelson County. She also has a seizure disorder and hearing loss in her right ear, according to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORYVirginia State Police issued an Endangered Child Alert on behalf of the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office at 3:45 a.m. Friday morning. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 14-year-old Azalia Berrian.