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Escape the crowds at Versailles with a trip to Vincennes, Paris' quieter chateau

Escape the crowds at Versailles with a trip to Vincennes, Paris' quieter chateau

PARIS (AP) — For visitors to France overwhelmed by the crowds at Versailles , the Paris region offers a calmer chateau experience: The fortress of Vincennes, a medieval royal residence with the tallest keep in Europe that once held renowned figures s
Takeaways from AP's investigation into online school for incarcerated teens

Takeaways from AP's investigation into online school for incarcerated teens

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No matter the offense, states must educate students in juvenile detention . It’s a complicated challenge, no doubt — and success stories are scarce.
TIFF backtracks after pulling Oct. 7 documentary, denies censorship

TIFF backtracks after pulling Oct. 7 documentary, denies censorship

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival has changed course after pulling a documentary about the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel from its lineup.
How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year

How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year

NEW YORK (AP) — After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class.
Priscilla Presley's ex-business partners sue her for more than $50 million, alleging fraud

Priscilla Presley's ex-business partners sue her for more than $50 million, alleging fraud

Priscilla Presley’s former business partners have filed a lawsuit seeking more than $50 million in damages, alleging fraud and breach of contract. Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko filed the lawsuit Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Woman says 2-carat diamond she unearthed at Arkansas state park will be used in engagement ring

Woman says 2-carat diamond she unearthed at Arkansas state park will be used in engagement ring

MURFREESBORO, Ark. (AP) — A New York woman has unearthed a 2-carat white diamond at an Arkansas state park, a gem she says will be used in her engagement ring.
Pair of shaggy Highland cattle making their debut at the Toronto Zoo

Pair of shaggy Highland cattle making their debut at the Toronto Zoo

TORONTO — Two delightfully shaggy new faces will be on display at the Toronto Zoo starting on Friday. The nine-month-old brothers are Scottish Highland cattle, with long, woolly, reddish coats and fringe over their eyes.
TIFF pulls documentary on 2023 Hamas attack from festival lineup, citing footage rights issue

TIFF pulls documentary on 2023 Hamas attack from festival lineup, citing footage rights issue

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival has pulled from its lineup a documentary on the Hamas 2023 attack into Israel over what the festival says was a footage rights issue.
'Always dreamt of putting a chicken nugget in a cookie': Wacky combos on offer at CNE

'Always dreamt of putting a chicken nugget in a cookie': Wacky combos on offer at CNE

TORONTO — Toronto's beloved annual fair is touting a lineup of fresh, fried and funky foods ahead of the kickoff of its 146th year in the city.
Harvey Weinstein's next retrial - or sentencing - could happen this fall

Harvey Weinstein's next retrial - or sentencing - could happen this fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein faces sentencing and a possible retrial in his New York City sex crimes case, but it's still unclear when they’ll happen — and whether the former movie mogul will end up in front of another jury at all.
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