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With fluent French, Jodie Foster at home again in Cannes

With fluent French, Jodie Foster at home again in Cannes

CANNES, France (AP) — “I got one thing to say before I sit down,” said Spike Lee during the Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony.
Countercultural filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. dies at 85

Countercultural filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. dies at 85

Robert Downey Sr., the accomplished countercultural filmmaker, actor and father of superstar Robert Downey Jr., has died. He was 85. Downey Jr. wrote on Instagram that his father died late Tuesday in his sleep at home in New York.
Amtrak plan to replace dozens of aging trains: cost $7.3B

Amtrak plan to replace dozens of aging trains: cost $7.3B

DETROIT (AP) — Amtrak plans to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some nearly a half-century old, though much of the funding must still be approved by Congress.
AGO set to reopen this month with exhibition of pop-art icon Andy Warhol

AGO set to reopen this month with exhibition of pop-art icon Andy Warhol

TORONTO — The Art Gallery of Ontario is set to welcome back visitors this month with a much-hyped exhibition of the pop-art phenom Andy Warhol.
Lawyer: Jordan court to rule Monday in royal sedition case

Lawyer: Jordan court to rule Monday in royal sedition case

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s state security court is to issue its verdict in a high-profile sedition case against a former senior official and a member of the royal family on Monday, just three weeks after the trial began.
Hungary issues fine over book featuring 'rainbow families'

Hungary issues fine over book featuring 'rainbow families'

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian authorities have fined the distributor of a children's book that features families headed by same-sex parents, relying on a law prohibiting unfair commercial practices and fueling a debate over recent government ste
A pandemic clothing purge is on as normal life resumes in US

A pandemic clothing purge is on as normal life resumes in US

NEW YORK (AP) — Alina Clark is about as tired of her pandemic wardrobe as her comfort clothes are stretched and torn.
Homeowners using social media to rent out pools, backyards for special events

Homeowners using social media to rent out pools, backyards for special events

Kim Johannesson knew she needed to get creative in finding ways to work out when Manitoba went into another COVID-19 lockdown in May.
American Airlines saw big jump in travel over July 4 weekend

American Airlines saw big jump in travel over July 4 weekend

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines says it carried nearly three times as many passengers over the July 4 weekend than it did over the holiday last year, the latest sign that travel — at least within the United States — is continuing to rebound from pand
Have a seat: Patio furniture shortage tells US economic tale

Have a seat: Patio furniture shortage tells US economic tale

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland (AP) — People used to go to Valley View Farms to buy five tomato plants and end up with $5,000 in patio furniture. This year is different.
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