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The town of Central do Maranhão, in northeast Brazil's sugar cane belt, is one of the country's poorest. These rice fields line one of the town's long, narrow dirt streets.

Brazilians Turn To Evangelical Church In Rural Town Wracked By Drugs And Poverty

"Churches are taking over the leadership role which was supposed to be in the hands of the political powers," says a Catholic youth group member in the Brazilian town of Central do Maranhão.

President Trump's politics have been driven by what he sees as unfair. And right now, that's a lot of things.

For President Trump, Life Is Just Not Fair — And What That Means For The Rest Of Us

From trade and immigration to the treatment of political allies, Trump thinks a lot of things are unfair. His version of social justice has shaped his priorities for the country.

The Assembly of God in Central holds regular youth services where young residents sing, pray, and worship together. This evangelical church has several other branches on the town's outskirts.

Brazilians Turn To Evangelical Church In Rural Town Wracked By Drugs And Poverty

"Churches are taking over the leadership role which was supposed to be in the hands of the political powers," says a Catholic youth group member in the Brazilian town of Central do Maranhão.

In Somerset County, Pa., coal was once the economic backbone. But as technology advanced, mines around the country began laying off workers, replacing them with machinery.

As Coal Jobs Fade, A Mining County Struggles To Redefine Itself

Somerset County in southwestern Pennsylvania is deep coal country. For years, it's been looking to remake itself. Wind energy and health care may be its future — if it can attract qualified workers.

"Our officers are losing all day long on arrest reports and at lockups dropping off prisoners," said Ronal Serpas, co-chair of the new group, Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration.

More Than 100 Police Chiefs And Prosecutors Unite To Cut Prison Population

"Our experience has been ... that you really can reduce crime and incarceration at the same time," says Ronal Serpas of the new group, Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration.

In once-bustling Raymondville, Texas, many businesses — from a historic movie theater to a Walmart — are no longer open.

As Private ICE Lockups Grow, Towns Could See Economic Boon

With the promise of good-paying jobs, Raymondville, Texas, has welcomed an immigration detention center that rose from the ashes of a facility once plagued by allegations of abuse.

Outside view of Coleman University's campus in San Diego, August 2, 2018.

San Diego's Coleman University Is Closing After 55 Years

Since opening, the nonprofit college has graduated around 10,000 students but has been struggling financially the last couple of years.

Devin Greene sits in the front seat of an Uber driverless car during a test drive in San Francisco on Dec. 13.

Uber Stops Self-Driving Test In California After DMV Pulls Registrations

Uber will have to park its self-driving cars in California for now. The state's Department of Motor Vehicles said it revoked the registrations of 16 vehicles owned by the ride-hailing company.

Small Gift, Big Impact: How A Little Cash Changed Our Readers' Lives

We asked our readers: Was there ever a time when just a little no-strings cash would have made — or did make — a meaningful difference?

Uber Stops Self-Driving Test In California After DMV Pulls Registrations

Uber will have to park its self-driving cars in California for now. The state's Department of Motor Vehicles said it revoked the registrations of 16 vehicles owned by the ride-hailing company.

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