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With the Bayeux Tapestry that tells of their long rivalry, France and Britain are making nice

With the Bayeux Tapestry that tells of their long rivalry, France and Britain are making nice

BAYEUX, France (AP) — For centuries, the storytelling masterpiece has been a source of wonder and fascination.
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RushTok backlash: Why sororities aren't letting prospects post

RushTok backlash: Why sororities aren't letting prospects post

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Kylan Darnell became an overnight celebrity in the TikTok niche that documents the glitzy, ritualistic recruitment process for sororities.
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Greg Iles, Mississippi author of 'Natchez Burning' trilogy, dies of cancer at 65

Greg Iles, Mississippi author of 'Natchez Burning' trilogy, dies of cancer at 65

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Greg Iles, the Mississippi author of the “Natchez Burning” trilogy and other works, has died. He was 65.
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Skipping the U.S. and taking a vacation to East Coast this year? It will cost you.

Skipping the U.S. and taking a vacation to East Coast this year? It will cost you.

FREDERICTON — In September 2024, Natasha Beitman Brener and her husband decided to take a three-week vacation to Canada's East Coast. Beitman Brener, a lawyer in Kingston, Ont.
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Tristan Rogers, who played super spy Robert Scorpio on 'General Hospital,' has died at 79

Tristan Rogers, who played super spy Robert Scorpio on 'General Hospital,' has died at 79

Tristan Rogers, who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC's “General Hospital,” died Friday, less than one month after he made a special appearance on the soap opera. He was 79.
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'Devil in the Ozarks' planned prison escape for months, cited lax security in kitchen, report says

'Devil in the Ozarks' planned prison escape for months, cited lax security in kitchen, report says

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
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Singer Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for $1 million fraud scheme

Singer Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for $1 million fraud scheme

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
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Library book returned after 82 years. Note says, 'Grandma won't be able to pay for it anymore'

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A library book has been returned nearly 82 years after it was borrowed from the San Antonio Public Library. It came with a letter noting that "Grandma won’t be able to pay for it anymore.
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Amy Schumer, Howie Mandel among 1,000 signees of petition condemning TIFF's handling of Oct. 7 doc

Amy Schumer, Howie Mandel among 1,000 signees of petition condemning TIFF's handling of Oct. 7 doc

Amy Schumer, Howie Mandel and Debra Messing are among more than 1,000 entertainment figures who have signed an open letter condemning the Toronto International Film Festival for its handling of a film about the Hamas attacks in Israel.
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Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus

Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus

Summer heat, outdoor fun ... and cold and flu symptoms ? The three may not go together in many people's minds: partly owing to common myths about germs and partly because many viruses really do have lower activity levels in the summer.
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