National News
US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a ... Read more
Latest homelessness
Business
The Latest: Vaccinated Americans to be able to enter Canada
By The Associated Press TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday Canada could start allowing fully ... Read more
Business
Hundreds believed dead in heat wave despite efforts to help
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Many of the dead were found alone, in homes ... Read more
Business
Los Angeles passes measure limiting homeless encampments
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles City Council passed a sweeping anti-camping ... Read more
Business
The Latest: Indonesia city holds mass vaccination program
By The Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia — Authorities in the Indonesian city of Bekasi on the outskirts of ... Read more
Business
The Latest: Australia official urges against AstraZeneca
By The Associated Press BRISBANE, Australia — The top health official in Australia’s Queensland state is advising adults ... Read more
Business
AP PHOTOS: Cars become home for Spain’s pandemic casualties
By ÁLVARO BARRIENTOS Associated Press PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — When the social worker called to tell Javier Irure ... Read more
Business
LA opens its first tiny home village to ease homeless crisis
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amy Skinner took notice when brightly colored structures started ... Read more
Crime
Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow II faces sentencing for rapes
By JULIE WATSON Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kellen Winslow II — once the highest-paid tight end ... Read more
Local News
Homeless Simulation creates true-to-life experience
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Human Services Department hosted a free Homeless Simulation on Thursday, giving community members, ... Read more