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Thousands Face Threat Of Eviction After HUD Contracts Expire Due To Shutdown

HUD says 1,150 HUD federal rental assistance contracts with property owners were not renewed because of the shutdown. Another 500 agreements will expire at month's end if shutdown continues. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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Thousands Face Threat Of Eviction After HUD Contracts Expire Due To Shutdown

The shutdown means many HUD sponsored affordable housing programs are at risk of running out of money. Critics say landlords may not sign up in the future, if the government doesn't pay its bills.

Politics

Trump Continues To Try And Persuade Congress To Agree To Border Wall Funding

by Tamara Keith

Trump Continues To Try And Persuade Congress To Agree To Border Wall Funding

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Politics

Week In Politics: Border Wall Funding And The Latest On The Government Shutdown

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Benson's Rider George Benson

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Behave Yourself Booker T. & the MG's

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Central American Migrants In Tijuana Consider If Long Journey Was Worth The Effort

by John Burnett

Central American Migrants In Tijuana Consider If Long Journey Was Worth The Effort

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TV Reviews

Season 3 Of 'True Detective' Might Slightly Redeem The Series' Reputation

by Eric Deggans

Season 3 Of 'True Detective' Might Slightly Redeem The Series' Reputation

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Death Letter Cassandra Wilson

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Time Is the Enemy Quantic

National Security

Pentagon Says U.S. Has Begun Its Withdrawal From Syria

by Tom Bowman , Ruth Sherlock

Pentagon Says U.S. Has Begun Its Withdrawal From Syria

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Restless Fugitive Willy Mason

Asia

Thailand Has A Mixed Record When It Comes To Asylum Seekers and Refugees

by Michael Sullivan

Thailand Has A Mixed Record When It Comes To Asylum Seekers and Refugees

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B + A The Beta Band

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Lemon Tree Herb Alpert

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Thousands Face Threat Of Eviction After HUD Contracts Expire Due To Shutdown

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Thousands Face Threat Of Eviction After HUD Contracts Expire Due To Shutdown

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'Hamilton' Arrives In Puerto Rico, Bringing A Bit Of Controversy With It

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'Hamilton' Arrives In Puerto Rico, Bringing A Bit Of Controversy With It

by Adrian Florido

'Hamilton' Arrives In Puerto Rico, Bringing A Bit Of Controversy With It

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The Schuyler Sisters (Instrumental) Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton

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Warm Heart Of Africa (Architecture In Helsinki Remix) The Very Best

Politics

Former Trump Campaign Manager Discusses President's View Of The Shutdown

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Politics

Trump Says National Emergency Is A Possibility But He Would Rather Work With Congress

by Scott Horsley

Trump Says National Emergency Is A Possibility But He Would Rather Work With Congress

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Politics

Majority Of Americans Say Shutdown Is 'Embarrassing For The Country'

by Leila Fadel

Majority Of Americans Say Shutdown Is 'Embarrassing For The Country'

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Anji [Instrumental] Simon & Garfunkel

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Traitor Bonobo & Menahan Street Band

Politics

Obama Speech Adviser Compares 2009 Speech In Cairo With Pompeo's Address

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Obituaries

John Hunter Gray, Of Mississippi Lunch Counter Sit-In, Dies At 84

by Karen Grigsby Bates

John Hunter Gray, Of Mississippi Lunch Counter Sit-In, Dies At 84

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Salaam - Peace - Hamba Kahle Dollar Brand

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Mimi Pretend Ulrika Spacek

Politics

Democratic Rep. Donna Shalala Reflects On 1995 Government Shutdown

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World

Long Lines Form At Gas Stations In Mexico Amid Shortages

by Carrie Kahn

Long Lines Form At Gas Stations In Mexico Amid Shortages

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Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo) BlakRoc

National

El Paso Pediatrician Discusses Medical Needs Of Migrant Children In Detention Centers

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Anthem for the Earnest The Bad Plus

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Amazônia Bang Bang Strobo

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National

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Suspends Broward County Sheriff From Elected Office

by Greg Allen

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Suspends Broward County Sheriff From Elected Office

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Planet Money

Hacks Are Getting So Common That Companies Are Turning To 'Cyber Insurance'

by Dina Temple-Raston

Hacks Are Getting So Common That Companies Are Turning To 'Cyber Insurance'

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Dr. Banard Suff Daddy

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Get Happy Benny Goodman

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