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Jay Washington, 38, stands for a portrait at his residence in Athens, Ga., earlier this month. Washington would like to own a home, but after a cycle of underemployment, he's not sure whether he'll ever be able to.

The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying

Housing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle income families. But many renters cannot afford to buy as housing prices soar, which could fuel a generational divide.

Lizzo is nominated for eight Grammy prizes, including best new artist.

Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X Lead 2020 Grammy Nominations

Lizzo was nominated across five of the night's top categories, including best new artist. Billie Eilish is also up for that coveted prize along with Lil Nas X and Tank & The Bangas.

The speed with which "Despacito," by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (pictured behind him), became the most-streamed song points to the increasing popularity of music streaming services.

'Despacito' Quickly Becomes The Most-Streamed Song Ever

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's hit, with help from the remix including Justin Bieber, has generated more than 4.6 billion plays on digital services in just over six months.

Rescue workers on Sunday look at the destruction caused by a flash flood on Main Street in Ellicott City, Md.

Maryland Town Begins Cleanup After Deadly Weekend Flooding

More than 6 inches of rain in less than three hours created a torrent that swept through downtown Ellicott City over the weekend. At least two people were killed.

This photo taken early on May 5, 2022 shows rescuers carrying a survivor out of a collapsed building in Changsha, central China's Hunan province.

The death toll from a building collapse in China soars past 50

Authorities now say that all the missing from the collapse in Changsha had been accounted for, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

Former President Donald Trump faces a single article of impeachment that accuses him of inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Graphic Video Of Capitol Insurrection Opens Trump's Impeachment Trial

The video was laden with violence and obscenities shouted by the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol building on Jan. 6.

Louisiana Approves $53 Million For Ouachita Parish Housing Developments

Louisiana Housing Corporation's Board of Directors approved $245 million to develop 769 affordable rental units across five Louisiana parishes.This…

People in New York now have to wear face coverings when they are unable to stay 6 feet from others, such as when riding the subway.

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Orders Public Mask Use To Curb COVID-19 Spread

Cuomo has joined other states and said people in New York must wear masks in public when they can't remain 6 feet apart, in order to protect the gains his state has made against the coronavirus.

90.3 KEDM Public Radio, Monroe Chamber of Commerce, and West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce to host Candidate Forums for Ouachita Parish Police Jury

90.3 KEDM Public Radio, the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, and the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forums for Ouachita Parish Police Jury on Thursday September 28th at 6pm at Louisiana Delta Community College ATC Building (7500 Millhaven, Monroe).

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's western province of Herat. This came just days after a series of tremors caused massive damage in the same region.

Photos: Afghanistan hit by another earthquake

The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the same region around Herat, which was devastated by a previous temblor on October 7.

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