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Begging is an ancient practice, and in recent years U.S. cities have been cracking down on panhandlers. But now a handful are trying a different approach — paying panhandlers to work.

New York City was struck early by the pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of people fled and many thousands of small businesses closed. The number of cases is down sharply but the economy is struggling.

Newport is putting up murals to honor the city's 225th anniversary. One depicts city founder Gen. James Taylor, who was a slave owner. Residents are wrestling with what to do about the artwork.

Pugh is being investigated after receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments for a self-published children's book from private companies that were subject to her influence.

Lower courts ruled it's "cruel and unusual" to fine or jail people on public land if no shelter is available. An Oregon city says that's hamstrung efforts to keep public spaces safe and open to all.

The improv and comedy organization that famously shuns New York City has just opened in Brooklyn — with a 200-seat mainstage, a 60-seat second stage, classrooms and a restaurant.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether people can be punished for sleeping outside. The decision could shape how cities manage record rates of homelessness.

The man who crashed a truck through the French Quarter in New Orleans killing 14 people, visited the city twice before the attack. Authorities say the Texas native also went to Egypt and Canada.

Israel says it will launch a major new ground offensive to take control of all of Gaza. Exhausted residents of Gaza City say they won't be able to evacuate.

Nine thousand city workers in Philadelphia have been on strike for higher pay. Sanitation workers, 911 dispatchers and other municipal employees have been on strike for days.