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The housing market is showing a split: Sales of existing homes were down last month, but sales of newly built houses were up.

People without easy access to capital are getting into housing development in Philadelphia, as part of a program designed to create more affordable housing and boost non-traditional developers.

Waffle House has dropped its 50 cent surcharge on eggs as supplies rebound. The chain added the temporary charge in February, when avian flu sent egg prices to record highs.

The lopsided housing market reflects two Americas: one living in booming "Zoom Towns" and one on the brink of eviction.

A vote in the House expected on Wednesday could end what is now the longest shutdown on record. Democrats are decrying the plan, saying it fails to address expiring health care subsidies.

It's not exactly easy to get in, but if you book in advance, it's once again possible to get a close-up view of the historical paintings, furnishings and knickknacks in the People's House.

The state has the highest poverty rate in the nation, largely because of a lack of affordable housing. In November, voters will decide whether or not rent controls will help solve the problem.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with University of Austin law professor Stephen Vladeck about the letter the White House sent to Congress saying it won't comply with the impeachment inquiry.

Affordable housing advocates say this type of issue could become more common with proposed HUD cuts

The housing industry continues to be a drag on the economy. David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, talks to Steve Inskeep about the state of the housing market, and possible action the administration might take to boost this critical sector of the economy.