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Jesse Henderson (left), an Army veteran, walks Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles looking for homeless veterans. His job is to try and connect them with support resources, including transitional housing, offered by the nonprofit U.S.Vets.

The city's most recent homeless count showed that the veteran homeless population had declined 18 percent. But some advocates caution that veteran homelessness is an ever-changing dynamic.

Afghan Adviser Has Reservations About U.S. Peace Talks With Taliban

Rachel Martin talks to Nader Nadery, senior adviser to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, about the Afghan peace talks. Nadery says he hope the Taliban will chose the peaceful path.

Former President George Bush hugs Reds shortstop Barry Larkin after throwing out the first pitch at Great American Ball Park prior to their opening game with the Pittsburgh Pirates in March 2003. The Reds were playing their first game in the new park.

Commentary: Politicians Can't Get Enough Of Opening Day

Like moths to a flame.

Justin Boyd, 32, cuts a customer's hair at New Age Barber Shop in downtown Oakdale, La. During an average week before the shutdown, Boyd says, he would give about 20 to 25 haircuts per day and clear about $300. Since the shutdown, that has dropped to $180 on a good day.

How The Pain Of The Shutdown Ripples Throughout A Small Louisiana Town

The federal prison in Oakdale, La., provided well-paying jobs and good benefits. Now, its some 400 workers are feeling intense pressure — and the effects are reaching all corners of the town.

A student wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat stands in front of a Native American singing and playing a drum in Washington on Friday. Young men and women surrounded Nathan Phillips, and a video of the incident has drawn outrage.

Video Of Kentucky Students Mocking Native American Man Draws Outcry

Videos show students associated with Covington Catholic High School chanting and laughing as they encircle Nathan Phillips, an Omaha Elder, at the Indigenous Peoples March in Washington last Friday.

Runners compete in the women's NCAA Division I Cross-Country Championships, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Terre Haute, Ind.

A new NCAA report show the stark gap in funding for women's sports

A newly released report shows men's college athletic programs received more than double that of women's programs in allocated resources in 2020.

FBI director James Comey wants the agency to get better at preventing crimes and improve diversity. He has another nine years and three months to do that.

FBI Director Comey Looks Ahead To His Next Nine Years

FBI Director Jim Comey serves for a decade, longer than a president or any other national official. That tenure's designed to insulate the FBI from political influence.

While traders may still roam the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, there's unseen action taking place every millisecond via fiber optic cables connecting computers run by trading firms and computers run by the Exchange.

High-Speed Trading Defines A New Era

A lot can happen in a millisecond, if you have the right tools. Commentator Adam Frank says the rise of high-frequency financial trading marks the invention of a new time logic for humanity.

Naomi Osaka, left, and Carlos Alcaraz react during their second-round matches on Thursday at the U.S. Open in Queens, New York.

Two of tennis' biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in the 2nd round

The final Grand Slam of the year isn't lacking in drama. Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz lost to no. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a stunning upset, while Naomi Osaka's comeback hopes were dashed.

Trump Administration Continues Search For Anonymous Op-Ed Author

President Trump ends this week closer to having a second Supreme Court justice confirmed and more strong jobs numbers. But this week also saw dysfunction inside his administration dominate headlines.

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