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2 cities pursued more school for kids. Only 1 pulled it off.

2 cities pursued more school for kids. Only 1 pulled it off.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jonathan Oliva is in third grade, but struggles to read and write. “His teacher said he’s like a kindergartner. He doesn’t know anything.
3 in critical condition after crush at London concert venue

3 in critical condition after crush at London concert venue

LONDON (AP) — Three people remained hospitalized in critical condition on Friday after hundreds of people forced their way into a London concert venue during a performance by Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake.
UK royals keep calm, carry on after Harry and Meghan series

UK royals keep calm, carry on after Harry and Meghan series

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s royal family stuck to routine and remained silent Friday over the second half of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s documentary series, which made hard-hitting claims against Harry’s brother, Prince William.
German FM to personally return 20 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

German FM to personally return 20 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's foreign minister will personally take 20 artifacts looted by Europeans during colonial times back to Nigeria when she visits to Africa's most populous country next week, her spokesman said Friday.
Drivers are stuck in limbo as world's oil supply reshuffles

Drivers are stuck in limbo as world's oil supply reshuffles

NEW YORK (AP) — At a gas station outside New York City, retired probation officer Karen Stowe was faced with a pump price she didn't want to pay . She bought groceries from the convenience store instead, planning to buy cheaper gas elsewhere.
Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil

Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil

ISTANBUL (AP) — Hatice Erdal has been given a week to vacate her rental house that is due to be knocked down.
In Dallas suburbs, Friday Night Lights make way for cricket

In Dallas suburbs, Friday Night Lights make way for cricket

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — With the ornate spires of the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple anchoring the skyline behind them, a cricket batsman and bowler eyed each other across a brown grass field.
Canadian songwriter Shirley Eikhard, who penned 'Something to Talk About,' dies at 67

Canadian songwriter Shirley Eikhard, who penned 'Something to Talk About,' dies at 67

TORONTO — Canadian singer-songwriter Shirley Eikhard was decades into a successful music career when Bonnie Raitt recorded her flirty track "Something to Talk About," turning it into a massive, Grammy-winning hit.
State says NYC planned ban on foie gras sales violates law

State says NYC planned ban on foie gras sales violates law

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City’s ban on the sale of foie gras, already delayed by a court challenge, has now been found in violation of state agricultural law.
New French immersion program proposed in N.B. cuts time students learn in French

New French immersion program proposed in N.B. cuts time students learn in French

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick has proposed a new French immersion program that cuts the time elementary school students spend learning in French, prompting scathing criticism from a parent group.
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