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Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse. (Image credit: Jeff Chiu)

About a year ago, I learned that my daughter was about to lose most of her coverage from California’s version of Medicaid, which pays for her care. “Uh-oh,” I breathed, looking up from the letter to lock eyes with her

As an Olympic medalist and world champion swimmer, swimming has been a constant in my life for many years. But it wasn’t always this way. At 5 years old, I nearly drowned in a crowded Pennsylvania water park. Thanks to

Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland, following a January visit to the territory by President Trump’s eldest son.

AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech  The Associated Press

Students in an elementary school broadcasting club in California are among the youngest winners of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge. (Image credit: Alan Nakkash for NPR)

The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it’s difficult for the public to verify that. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas’ family says returned body is hers  BBC.com Remains of Shiri Bibas, mom of two killed, allegedly returned to Israel following Hamas’ broken promise  Fox News Shiri Bibas’ family says her remains have been returned  CBS News Hamas releases Israeli

Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland, following a January visit to the territory by President Trump’s eldest son.

We remember Paquita la del Barrio, who sang about romantic heartbreak and the pain of infidelity, spitting out insults with relish, and empowering a whole generation of women. Our correspondent in Mexico explains what she meant to her fans.