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Little by little, neighborhoods in West Dallas are fading away.

Choosing Between Squalor Or The Street: Housing Without Government Aid

Millions of Americans struggle to make rent and most don't get any government help. In Dallas, city hall and a prominent landlord are some of the latest moving pieces in this decades-long problem.

Ashley Mazanec's tiny home is shaded by a large palm tree, Sept. 13, 2017.

Tiny Homes In San Diego Face Big Hurdles

A planned “tiny homes” community in San Diego's North County has turned out to be a costly failure, and California is not making it easy for those who aspire to live in tiny houses.

Some workers in low-income countries are choosing bitcoin, a virtual currency powered by blockchain technology, to send money to their families. It's cheaper, faster and doesn't require a middleman.

Blockchain Could Be A Force For Good. But First You Have To Understand It

As they say, it's complicated. But blockchain technology could be a boon for the world's poorest places.

Tell Us: What Question Should We Investigate About Charitable Giving?

We'd like to hear from you: What would you like to know about donating to a global charity?

President Donald Trump signs an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact agreed to under the Obama administration in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017.

Trump Withdrawal From Asia Trade Pact Could Impact State's Agricultural Exports

Monday President Donald Trump made good on a campaign promise by abandoning the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The trade pact negotiated by former President Obama involved 11 nations.

Three people vote in booths at the Early Vote Center in northeast Minneapolis, Minn., earlier this month.

House Top 40: Flipping Control Still A Tough Task For Democrats

Even with Donald Trump's scandals and a growing lead by Hillary Clinton nationwide, Democrats aren't yet seeing the wave they need to win back control of the House of Representatives.

The Liberia-Guinea border has been closed since the early days of the Ebola outbreak. The Liberian city of Ganta — about a mile from the border — has historically been a hub of commerce, and was hit hard by the closure.

Gritty Ganta: The Liberian Town That Can't Catch A Break

Bedraggled Ganta sprawls over red-dirt hills. Buildings destroyed in the civil war have not been rebuilt. And now the border town is suffering again in the battle against Ebola.

Canada's Immigration Website Has Been Down For Hours

Search traffic for "Canada," "Canada immigration" and "move to Canada" increased on election night, according to Google Trends.

The border closing has cost many people their jobs. A group of now-unemployed men still gather at the border each day to play whist.

Gritty Ganta: The Liberian Town That Can't Catch A Break

Bedraggled Ganta sprawls over red-dirt hills. Buildings destroyed in the civil war have not been rebuilt. And now the border town is suffering again in the battle against Ebola.

Kailua (center), son of slain civil police officer Mario Marcelo de Albuquerque Espirito, is comforted during his father's funeral on Wednesday in Serra, Espirito Santo state, Brazil. Mario Marcelo de Albuquerque was shot to death when he tried to impede a robbery.

Wave Of Deadly Violence Hits A Southern Brazilian State With Police Off The Streets

Family and friends of the police are blocking access to stations to protest low pay and poor conditions. It's day six, and the state is seeing soaring murder rates and looting.

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