Samoan author accused of killing Samoan writer who was aunt of former US politician Tulsi Gabbard - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An author in Samoa has been charged with murdering another prominent Samoan writer, who was also the aunt of former U.S. congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, authorities […]

British TV host Dr. Michael Mosley reached millions by being his own guinea pig

RHODES, Greece (AP) — Dr. Michael Mosley was his own guinea pig. In the name of science, the British television host put his body to the test by ingesting tape […]

Birchwood Terrace to test collapse alarm

A St. James apartment block whose residents were evacuated last month will test an alarm Tuesday that is designed to warn people of changes in the building’s stability or if […]

The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died at 95, civil rights leader’s family says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the civil rights movement gained […]

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Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher among 4 new members named to HISA horsem*n’s advisory group

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Horse racing’s federal oversight body has named Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher among four new members of a horseman’s advisory group that will provide feedback […]

Chicago Bears re-sign veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis to 1-year contract

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears brought back Marcedes Lewis on Monday, re-signing the veteran tight end to a one-year contract. Lewis played in 17 games for Chicago […]

2 teens are killed when a bedroom wall collapses after heavy rains on an island in El Salvador

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Two teenagers were killed by a landslide during heavy rains early on Monday, when their bedroom wall collapsed on an island in El Salvador, […]

B.C. police seek witnesses, video of 93-year-old woman being pushed in front of bus

PENTICTON, B.C. – Mounties in Penticton, B.C., are looking for witnesses after they say a 93-year-old woman was pushed in front of a moving city bus. Police received a report […]

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Safer roads needed, family of cyclist killed by hit-and-run driver says

The 61-year-old cyclist killed by a speeding driver who fled the scene last week was headed to his job at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The national museum said […]

The far right made big gains in European elections. What’s next, and why does it matter?

BRUSSELS (AP) — For decades, the European Union — which has its roots in the defeat of Nazi Germany and fascist Italy — confined the nationalist far right to the […]

Organization behind the Oscars elects board of governors for 2024-25 term

The organization behind the Oscars elected over a dozen individuals to its board of governors, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday. The 2024-2025 board of governors […]

Steelers sign head coach Mike Tomlin to 3-year deal that will carry through at least the 2027 season

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The NFL’s longest-tenured head coach isn’t leaving Pittsburgh anytime soon. The Steelers signed Mike Tomlin to a three-year extension on Monday that will carry through at least […]

Number of suspects facing charges grows in Savannah square shootout that injured 11

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A growing number of suspects are facing felony charges in a shootout that injured 11 people last month in a public square in the heart of […]

Russia orders an Austrian journalist to leave in response to Austria expelling Tass journalist

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Monday said it has rescinded the accreditation of a correspondent for Austria’s public broadcaster ORF and told her to leave the country in […]

As Oilers chase Stanley Cup rings, former Oiler Esa Tikkanen sheds some of his

Several Edmonton Oilers are trying to win the first Stanley Cup rings of their careers. Esa Tikkanen is getting rid of his. The 59-year-old from Helsinki won four Stanley Cups […]

Montreal facing questions on sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night

Montreal’s administration is facing questions after fire prevention officers ordered a number of restaurants to shut their packed outdoor seating areas during the busy Grand Prix weekend. City hall opposition […]

King and queen of the Netherlands pay tribute to MLK during visit to Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — The king and queen of the Netherlands began a four-day tour of the U.S. on Monday in Atlanta, where they paid tribute to the late Rev. Martin […]

Canada captain says ‘anything is possible’ in T20 World Cup match against Pakistan

Canada can expect a motivated Pakistan when they meet Tuesday at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in suburban New York. Winless after two games at the 20-country cricket tournament, […]

In Wyoming, Bill Gates moves ahead with nuclear project aimed at revolutionizing power generation

Bill Gates and his energy company are starting construction at their Wyoming site for a next-generation nuclear power plant he believes will “revolutionize” how power is generated. Gates was in […]

Extended power outage that hit Puerto Rico angers and worries many during heat advisories

COAMO, Puerto Rico (AP) — Towns in central and southern Puerto Rico are struggling to emerge from a prolonged power outage that forced authorities in the U.S. territory to activate […]

Plouffe twins headline Canada’s Olympic 3×3 women’s basketball roster

TORONTO – Twin sisters Katherine and Michelle Plouffe headline Canada’s 3×3 women’s basketball roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Paige Crozon of Humboldt, Sask., and Kacie Bosch of Lethbridge, Alta., […]

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia’s preliminary roster for the Paris Olympics

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was included on Serbia’s 16-man preliminary roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics on Monday, ending doubts he would skip the basketball […]

Rightward shift in European elections could impact Canada trade, climate policy

OTTAWA – A lurch to the far-right in this past weekend’s Europe-wide elections could have implications for Canada’s trade and climate policy. Far-right parties have surged in voting for the […]

Rogers Communications signs deals with NBCUniversal and Warner Bros Discovery

TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed multi-year deals with NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery for their popular lifestyle and entertainment brands in Canada. The company says it […]

EU election: despite uncertainty, major division on trade unlikely, experts say

Experts say Canada’s trade relationship with the European Union isn’t necessarily in jeopardy, but there could be some knock-on effects after far-right parties made major election gains. The results were […]

Book Review: Katie Ledecky dishes on what makes an Olympic legend in ‘Just Add Water’

Katie Ledecky didn’t dream of becoming an Olympian as a kid. It was just something she and her brother, Michael, did at a pool in Maryland that she describes as “maximum chill.” The lack of pressure was part of what drove her deep enjoyment of the sport from an early age, and, consequently, her eye-popping success in the years that followed. This is the story that forms the basis of Ledecky’s memoir, “Just Add Water: My Swimming Life.” Fifteen years old and in

A clemency petition is his last hope. The Missouri inmate is unhappy with it.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — As Missouri Gov. Mike Parson weighs a clemency request for condemned inmate David Hosier, at least one person is unhappy with the petition: Hosier himself. The […]

Roger Daltrey talks new tour, thoughts on Broadway’s ‘Tommy’ and future of The Who

NEW YORK (AP) — As Roger Daltrey hits the road on a short solo tour this June, he’s unsure if fans will ever see another tour from The Who. “I […]

Wildfire that forced thousands from Fort Nelson, B.C., now listed as under control

FORT NELSON, B.C. – The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control. The BC Wildfire Service says in […]

Dan Hurley turns down offer from Lakers, will stay at UConn to seek 3rd straight NCAA title

Dan Hurley is staying at Connecticut and has decided to turn down an offer to take over the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reported on Monday, ending several days of speculation […]