Seattle's lack of housing forces families to live in their cars
Aaron, who makes $16 an hour, lives with his wife and two children sleep in their minivan in a church parking lot.
Eye On America: America Left Behind
What Seattle's Navigation Team does
Many people who are homeless in Seattle live along the highway or in parks. Maria Elena Salinas spoke with the city's Navigation Team, which is often called in to clean up areas where people are living and help connect them to city services.
King County executive on homeless crisis
In Washington's King County, which includes Seattle, more than 2,100 people live in their vehicles. King County Executive Dow Constantine speaks with Maria Elena Salinas about what the county is doing to help people transition into permanent homes.
Tackling Seattle's homeless crisis
Seattle has struggled to create a safe parking program for people who live in their vehicles, and there often is not enough space for people in the shelter system. Graham Pruss, a lecturer at the University of Washington, told Maria Elena Salinas that the homelessness crisis can't be solved by just giving everyone a home. A solution also requires "connecting people with health care, with employment, with job opportunities, with education and social support," he said.
Texas town's homeless population count misses "hidden" victims
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An estimated 17K children are homeless in Los Angeles school district
When asked what she would want people to know about situations like hers, Kristin Eddings – who said she came from a middle class family – warned that "it can happen to anyone."
Working class family homeless after job loss
A California couple who lost their jobs two years ago have found themselves living in a motel with their two children for a year as they struggle to recover their financial situation like hundreds of families all over the state. More than 17,000 children are estimated to be homeless in just the Los Angeles Unified School District alone. Maria Elena Salinas speaks to the family as part of CBS News' Eye on America series exploring the country's ongoing homeless crisis.
LA mayor on helping homeless families
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti spoke to CBS News' Maria Elena Salinas about the perils facing families living along the poverty line in California and what more can be done to combat the country's mounting homelessness crisis.
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He wanted me dead." Stalking victim on former relationship with killer
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COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
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How the U.S.-Canada border closure impacts small towns and businesses
The hardships of the border closure due to COVID-19 span the entire 5,500-mile border.
Dustin Higgs executed, Trump administration's 13th execution
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Armed capitol rallies "will continue" as planned, Boogaloo group member says
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Facebook blocks new events near White House and Capitol
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U.S. races to catch up with other countries in COVID sequencing research
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
Biden pay push could lift over 1 million workers out of poverty
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"Helps the soul": Chorus finds a way to perform from cars
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Canadian choir sings together in separate cars
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Tim Minchin performs "Apart Together"
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Tim Minchin performs "Airport Piano"
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Tim Minchin performs "The Absence of You"
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Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
How manufacturers make it impossible to repair your gadgets
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
It could be years until full benefits of 5G are unlocked
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
Grubhub to deliver Girl Scout cookies during pandemic
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Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
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Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
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NASA rover celebrates 3,000 days on Mars with epic panorama
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COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
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The hurdles of vaccinating the homeless community
Distrust in the medical system, a lack of primary care and a two-dose regimen for those without permanent housing are high hurdles.
Funeral home staff overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19 deaths
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When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
Funeral home staff overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19 deaths
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
Biden pay push could lift over 1 million workers out of poverty
Federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 for more than a decade, the longest period without a raise since 1938.
NRA files for bankruptcy
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He wanted me dead." Stalking victim on former relationship with killer
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
Capitol rioter known as "QAnon Shaman" will be jailed until trial
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Texas cop shoots and kills Black man during mental health check
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Was a woman targeted because she resembled her killer's ex?
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
Restaurant manager uses concealed sign to help rescue abused boy
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Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
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Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
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