Living on the streets

Understanding what's driving homelessness in America

A homeless person.
(Image credit: JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)

West Coast cities have booming economies but neighborhoods that are filled with homeless people. Why? Here's everything you need to know:

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