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Ghost towns

Towns along Route 66 are concerned about their future

by Laurel Morales Apr 19, 2019
Congress is considering legislation that would preserve grant funding for the towns.
A road marking of the historic Route 66 sign is seen painted on the street of the town of Kingman, Arizona.
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Live on Stage

China's economic boom leaves a trail of ghost cities

by Rob Schmitz Jun 2, 2014
A growth model focused on GDP has left hundreds of Chinese cities nearly empty.
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