WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 8 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say having lower social standing increases the likelihood a monkey faced with a stressful situation will choose cocaine over food.

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Robert Warren, the head of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, has been dismissed in the wake of last week's devastating snowstorm.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- The average U.S. lifespan has increased significantly over the past 100 years but the health gap between classes has not changed, a study found.

HOUSTON, June 15 (UPI) -- Researchers at Houston's Texas Children's Hospital warn that many children can have arthritis of the spine for years which can be overlooked or go untreated.