Prime Minister Theresa May Weighs In On Removing Homeless From Windsor
A call to clear the homeless from streets surrounding Windsor Castle ahead of Prince Harry's royal wedding has sparked national debate.
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Cities Across The U.S. Honor 'Homeless Persons' Memorial Day'
On Thursday — the longest night of the year — organizations across the country gathered to remember the often-overlooked deaths of people who had no place to go.
Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You
"You must leave now," thousands of Americans from Puerto Rico to Oregon to Florida, Montana, Texas and beyond were told, as floods, fire and wind threatened their lives. Some said no.
South Texas Fights Tuberculosis One Blood Test At A Time
Texas has one of the highest rates of TB among U.S. states. A sweeping effort is underway, largely funded by Medicaid, to diagnose and treat people who don't know they harbor the lung infection.
A NYC Scout Troop Provides Homeless Girls A Place Of Their Own
The 28 members of Girl Scout Troop 6000, and its two co-leaders, live in a shelter in Queens, N.Y. The troop that Giselle Burgess started is the first specifically for girls who are homeless.
Turning Plastic Grocery Bags Into Beds For Homeless
A city worker in Greensboro has found a new way to keep thousands of plastic bags out of the landfill. They're being used to make sleeping mats for some of the community's neediest residents.
The Number Of Hungry And Homeless Students Rises Along With College Costs
Research shows that many college students across the country are working, borrowing and still falling behind.
Obamacare Helped The Homeless, Who Now Worry About Coverage Repeal
Among those who benefited from Obamacare are many homeless people who were able to get Medicaid for the first time. Some are worried about what a repeal of the Affordable Care Act could mean.
Spain's 'Robin Hood Restaurant' Charges The Rich And Feeds The Poor
As the country reels from its financial crisis, a new restaurant, run by a Catholic priest, lets paying daytime customers foot the dinner bill for homeless people to dine with dignity — and style.
Can Virtual Reality Make You More Empathetic?
Charities are using virtual reality to immerse people in the plight of refugees and others who need help. Researchers are studying whether it's more effective than other media. And there are skeptics.