While much of Oklahoma experienced single-digit temperatures this week, we won't break record lows set in this year.

Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office deputies rescued a puppy found abandoned inside a filthy apartment, where the animal was confined to a bathroom without food or water, according to the agency.

From Cairo to Libreville and Dakar, new towns are proliferating, driven by massive investments and futuristic promises. While they inspire dreams for many residents, they remain difficult to bring to ...

Across Delaware, small towns rose around mills, rail stops, and waterways before vanishing with little notice. When industries collapsed or routes shifted, employment evaporated almost instantly.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not every town gets to stick around forever. Some start with a bang—gold rush fever, a mining boom, a railroad deal—only to fizzle ...

Not every town gets to stick around forever. Some start with a bang—gold rush fever, a mining boom, a railroad deal—only to fizzle out just as fast. Others fade slowly, little by little, until one day ...

Buying an entire town sounds unreal until you see it listed. Across the U.S., former mining camps, rail stops, and company towns still exist in a half-abandoned state. They are no longer active, but ...

The News Herald has been investigating several "ghost towns" in Bay County, Florida. A new interactive map showcases 20 lost communities. At least six communities were displaced in 1941 to make way ...

This story includes historical accounts of racial violence and discrimination that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. For African Americans, the warnings posted in towns ...

This story includes historical accounts of racial violence and discrimination that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. For African Americans, the warnings posted in towns ...

Dozens of small towns and settlements in Palm Beach County have disappeared over time. Many of these lost towns were destroyed by hurricanes, floods, or changing economic conditions. Some towns were ...

Travel across Texas and explore 20 abandoned ghost towns filled with history, mystery, and incredible stories. Walk through empty streets, old ruins, and the remains of once-thriving communities.