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A person sleeps on a sidewalk near New York's Times Square this past week. A new report says more and more American cities are passing laws that make it illegal to sleep outside, on the street, in a park or in your own car.

Opinion: Should It Be Illegal To Sleep Outside?

Laws that ban sleeping outside favor relocation over resolving the problems that force people onto the streets.

Under Las Vegas' new law, people found sleeping in public areas affected by the rules could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Las Vegas Bans Sleeping, Camping in Public Places

Homeless activists swarmed the Las Vegas City Council chambers chanting, "Housing, not handcuffs!" The mayor said the measure is necessary in order to address a homeless problem that is not abating.

Protesters March Nationwide Against Family Separations

Protesters against the Trump administration's family detention policies marched in Washington, D.C., and communities around the country Saturday.

Oakland offers temporary housing to camp residents, but many are reluctant to leave

What was once Northern California's largest homeless camp is down to its last residents. The city of Oakland is offering temporary housing, but those being moved worry about losing what they have.

Oakland offers temporary housing to camp residents, but many are reluctant to leave

What was once Northern California's largest homeless camp is down to its last residents. The city of Oakland is offering temporary housing, but those being moved worry about losing what they have.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson led a news conference with Republican committee chairs, including House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx, on April 30 to decry reports of antisemitism happening at university protests across the country.

Columbia University threatened with subpoenas over U.S. House antisemitism investigation

A Republican-led House committee says it would issue subpoenas to Columbia University to get documents it requested months ago for its investigation into reports of antisemitism on campus.

Aid workers in Gaza say nowhere is safe after Israeli attacks on 'humanitarian zones'

Aid workers in Rafah describe horrific scenes of devastation as airstrikes kill dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, as the U.N. warns of a looming famine.

Actor Robert Morse pictured at the Emmy Awards in 2014.

Tony award winner and 'Mad Men' star Robert Morse dies at 90

Robert Morse, who starred in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as a young actor and, decades later, returned to the corporate world with TV's Mad Men, has died at 90.

Isiah Thomas: Basketball as Life

For NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, basketball is neither a game nor a business; it's a way of life. Whether on the court or as a Knicks executive, his desire to win has always brought both criticism and success. Thomas talks with NPR's John Ydstie about his concept of the game, his past coaches and rivals, and how he adjusts to today's NBA players.

The Translator's Tale

After eight years translating for Saddam Hussein, Esho Joseph fled the country. Despite his status, he was warned he was marked for execution. Esho and his wife defected. For 12 years, he waited for the chance to return as a free man to Iraq. Last fall, NPR's Jacki Lyden accompanied him on the trip home.

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