Robot Wages War on Homeless Californians
The Knightscope K5 is being used to deter homeless people from forming tent cities in San Francisco.
Homeless Camp Responsible For Los Angeles Fire
A fire started at a homeless encampment under California's 405 freeway has been identified at the cause of the Bel-Air blaze that caused hundreds of evacuations
Number Of Homeless Vets Up For First Time In 7 Years
Veterans account for roughly nine percent of all homeless people.
Homeless Numbers Up for First Time Since Recession
A mandatory one-night count turned up an increase for the first time since 2010, and some of America's wealthiest cities might be the reason.
LGBT Youth 120% More Likely To Experience Homelessness
There are about 1.6 million homeless youth in the U.S., and they disproportionately identify as LGBT individuals.
Hurricane Harvey Left Thousands of People Homeless
Officials say that the blame falls on government agencies at all levels for not doling out aid fast enough.
California Church Told To Stop Feeding The Homeless
A church in Malibu, California has said they have been asked by officials to stop serving dinners to the homeless.
Trump Golfs, Tweets for Thanksgiving; Obama Served Meal
Trump said he will work from the "Winter White House," his Mar-a-Lago resort.
San Diego Hepatitis Outbreak: Did It Spread to Arizona?
In early February, an infected individual traveled from San Diego to Maricopa County, Arizona.
How San Diego Is Combatting Its Hepatitis Outbreak
A total of 20 portable restrooms have been installed throughout the city.
Why Homelessness and Squatting in Spain Are on the Rise
For the nearly 2 million Spaniards who can't afford a decent place to live, it doesn't feel as if the country's recovery has arrived.
New York Ballet Dancer Saves Homeless Man From Subway
American Ballet Theater dancer Gray Davis leapt to the rescue.
Pope Francis Opens Free Launderette for Homeless
The launderette is the Pope's latest initiative to support the poorest people in the Italian capital.
Poor People Flock to Colorado Pot Industry—Now What?
Critics say the state has not done enough to assist those struggling find housing, jobs amid a new business boom.
Poverty 'on the Rise' in the EU
Research notes a rise in working people living in poverty in Europe.
Britain's Welfare State: What is 'Survival Crime'?
New evidence shows how benefit sanctions affect people.
SF Entrepreneur Slammed for Open Letter About Homeless
"I shouldn't have to see the pain, struggle, and despair of homeless people to and from my way to work every day," he wrote.
The Startup Hiring Vienna's Homeless as Tour Guides
People are given a less conventional tour of the city.
Young, LGBT and Homeless in Age of Broken Windows
A new Urban Institute report analyzes the experience of youth who have engaged in survival sex.
Homeless Millennials Are Transforming Hobo Culture
Cheap smartphones and cheaper data plans make for a much more connected vagabond community.
Video: LA Police Shoot Homeless Man
"While on the ground, the suspect and officers struggled over one of the officer's handguns," the department said.
Four in 10 Cases of Homelessness in London Due to Eviction
High rents and cuts in benefits have left many vulnerable people with few housing options.
Photos: Pope Francis Gets Celebrity Welcome in Asia
The pope took an unexpected detour to spend time with homeless, poor and mentally ill children.
Child Homelessness in U.S. Reaches Historic High, Report Says
A new report, titled "America's Youngest Outcasts," shows more and more children and families are finding themselves without steady homes.
Dreaming In Color On India's Streets
Poverty compels many migrant workers in Calcutta to sleep outside. One photographer documented their plight.