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

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Choosing Between Squalor Or The Street: Housing Without Government Aid

2:46pm December 18, 2017

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.

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U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley speaks during a Security Council meeting on Monday. The Council voted on a resolution that expressed "deep regret at recent decisions concerning the status of Jerusalem," without mentioning the U.S. by name.

U.S. Vetoes U.N. Security Council Resolution Voiding Trump's Jerusalem Move

2:38pm December 18, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The Council's other 14 members approved the resolution, which didn't mention the U.S. by name. U.S. Delegate Nikki Haley called it "an insult" that "won't be forgotten."

John Skipper in 2015. Skipper is stepping down as CEO of ESPN, citing substance addiction.

John Skipper Steps Down As CEO Of ESPN, Citing Substance Addiction

2:22pm December 18, 2017

by Emily Sullivan

"I come to this public disclosure with embarrassment, trepidation and a feeling of having let others I care about down," Skipper said in a statement.

'American Seafood' Author Recommends Putting 'Underloved' Fish On the Plate

2:19pm December 18, 2017

Chef and sustainable seafood advocate Barton Seaver works to get people excited about fish. He says there are lots of species that are not endangered that we should be eating, like Hake.

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Participants march against sexual assault and harassment at the #MeToo March in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles last month.

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Compliment Or Come-On? Confusion Over How To Define Sexual Harassment

2:19pm December 18, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

The past few months of sexual harassment scandals are making some workers question whether unspoken rules in the workplace are changing.

President Trump has won over religious conservatives with promises of Supreme Court nominees, hard-line support for Israel and a host of other items.

Why Trump Continues To Forge An Unlikely Bond With Religious Conservatives

2:12pm December 18, 2017

by Ron Elving

It is not that conservative evangelicals think Trump is one of them, but rather that they believe he is being used by God. As the Bible says, "By their fruits ye shall know them." (Matthew 7:20)

Twitter's official account on a smartphone. The platform has announced it will enforce a new set of rules aiming to curb abuse and harassment.

Twitter Says It Will Ban Threatening Accounts, Starting Today

1:37pm December 18, 2017

by Emily Sullivan

In the wake of several controversies about its response to online harassment, the social media platform says it will enforce new rules that prohibit threats of violence towards individuals or groups.

Safety apps are designed to help people escape from uncomfortable or dangerous dating situations.

Feel In Danger On A Date? These Apps Could Help You Stay Safe

12:38pm December 18, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

Safety apps are designed to help women ease out of a dating situation that seems uncomfortable or dangerous. But experts say it's also important to help friends in real life.

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Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson watches the action during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson Says He Will Sell Team

12:31pm December 18, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The announcement came just hours after the NFL announced an investigation of allegations of workplace misconduct, which reportedly includes complaints of inappropriate comments to female employees.

Senator-elect Doug Jones, D-Ala., speaks to the press last week after his win in the Alabama special election.

Post-Alabama, Democrats See A Slim Path To A Senate Majority, But Challenges Remain

12:05pm December 18, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

An unlikely win in Alabama gives Democrats an elusive third target they may need to flip the Senate, but a difficult map remains. There are signs, however, of a blue wave forming in 2018.