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'Absolute tragedy': Homeless advocate and two sons killed by Amtrak train, one by suicide • Apr. 13, 2025, 2:29 AM ET (USA Today)

In One Colorado Town, People Experiencing Homelessness Can Sleep in Their Car — if They Have a Job • Apr. 12, 2025, 2:14 PM ET (New York Times)

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