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Forget ice cream and apple pie: The American state fair has evolved to feature wacky favorites from chocolate-covered scorpions to deep-fried beers. As Americans flock to fairgrounds from coast to coast, Mike Bedigan examines the most outrageous – and (sometimes) borderline revolting – fair fare

Paris police on Thursday began blocking Parisians and tourists alike from accessing areas near the River Seine ahead of an ambitious Olympics opening ceremony set for July 26. Anyone looking to access the several-kilometres-long riverside security barrier will need a special QR code.

Colorado officials are looking for insight, answers, and information on the person who deliberately set wire booby traps meant to decapitate dirt bikers and ATV riders along heavily used trails.

For 10 days every year, the Calgary Stampede brings rodeo, music and long-held traditions to town – one of these being the ‘pancake breakfasts’ that have been served for the past century, as Annabel Grossman discovers