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 […]

Democrats in Congress say federal mediators should let airline workers strike when it’s ‘necessary’

A group of 32 senators say federal mediators should speed up labor negotiations between airlines and their flight attendants and other workers, even granting them permission to go on strike […]

A women’s pro soccer game was bumped for a music festival; Red Stars looking for a place to play it

The Chicago Red Stars are looking for an alternative venue for their Sept. 21 home game against the San Diego Wave because of a just-announced music festival at SeatGeek Stadium […]

Kickers give microchips the boot

OTTAWA — There’s nothing more CFL than a controversy brewing after just one game. This has nothing to do with Montreal Alouettes D-lineman Shawn Lemon — who is free to […]

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Kari Lake loses Arizona appeals court challenge of 2022 loss in governor race

PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Kari Lake has lost an Arizona appeals court challenge arguing that thousands of Phoenix-area mail ballot signatures were not properly verified when she lost the 2022 […]

Edwin Díaz will return to closer role with Mets when he comes off injured list Thursday

NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Díaz will go right back into the closer role with the New York Mets when he returns from the injured list Thursday. The struggling reliever […]

Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis misses on 3 pole vault world record attempts to conclude the Euros

ROME (AP) — Armand Duplantis still has some work to do before extending his pole vault world record again. The American-born Swede, known as “Mondo,” missed three attempts at clearing […]

Presidential election a prime target for foreign disinformation, intelligence officials say

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials who track disinformation campaigns say they have issued more warnings to political candidates, government leaders and others targeted by foreign groups in recent months as […]

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NYC considers ending broker fees for tenants, angering real estate industry

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a familiar and agonizing experience for legions of New York City renters: before moving into a new apartment, a tenant must first shell out thousands […]

Austin Slater shines as the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 5-3

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Austin Slater had three hits and drove in two runs to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on Wednesday. Slater also stole […]

B.C. wildfire risk expected to spike this summer after mild spring mitigates blazes

VANCOUVER – A cool and wet spring in parts of British Columbia has helped suppress fire activity, but an expected turn in the weather will likely renew wildfire risk this […]

Cubs sign Jorge López to a minor league contract, giving the veteran reliever another chance

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have signed Jorge López to a minor league contract, giving the veteran reliever another chance after an abrupt conclusion to his time […]

Ex-officer in Mississippi gets 1 year in prison for forcing man to lick urine off jail floor

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former Mississippi police officer was sentenced Wednesday to a year in federal prison for forcing a man he had arrested to lick urine off the […]

Donald Trump’s lawyers press judge to lift gag order in wake of ex-president’s felony conviction

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers are amplifying their calls to end the gag order that bars the former president from commenting about witnesses, jurors and others tied to […]

A closer-than-expected Ohio congressional race surprises Republicans and encourages Democrats

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A political newcomer’s closer-than-expected finish in Tuesday’s special congressional election in Ohio surprised Republicans and jolted Democrats in a former bellwether state both parties had all […]

‘Celebrate the wins:’ Family of tiny Oilers fan cheers team on from hospital

SASKATOON – A hospital room in Saskatoon has become a cheering section for perhaps the youngest and tiniest fan of the Edmonton Oilers. Baby Mark’s hospital bed at the Jim […]

Tennessee sheriff indicted for profiting from inmate labor, misusing funds

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The sheriff of a rural Tennessee county illegally profited from the work of jail inmates under his supervision and housed dozens of them in a home […]

Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka not focused on role in play-calling

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When the New York Giants and their offense stumbled last season after making the playoffs in coach Brian Daboll’s first season, there was some speculation […]

Environmentalists urge US to plan ‘phasedown’ of Alaska’s key oil pipeline amid climate concerns

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Environmental groups on Wednesday petitioned the U.S. Department of Interior to review climate impacts related to the decades-old trans-Alaska pipeline system and develop a plan for […]

Alarmed by embryo destruction, Southern Baptists urge caution on IVF by couples and government

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Southern Baptist delegates expressed alarm Wednesday over the way in vitro fertilization is routinely being practiced, approving a resolution lamenting that the creation of surplus frozen embryos […]

Teenager charged in stabbing during brawl near Toronto high school: police

Toronto police say a 16-year-old boy has been charged in the stabbing of another teenager during a large brawl near a high school. Police say about 30 youths got into […]

Nutrien no longer pursuing Geismar clean ammonia project

SASKATOON – Nutrien says it’s no longer pursuing its Geismar clean ammonia project as part of a move to simplify its portfolio and focus on its core assets. The company […]

Jesus of cool

As a highly lauded tunesmith who has penned dozens of memorable songs over a decades-long recording career, Nick Lowe isn’t usually lost for words. But when he is informed that […]

What happened to the likes? X is now hiding which posts you like from other users

NEW YORK (AP) — Social media platform X is now hiding your likes. In an update posted on the platform formerly known as Twitter earlier this week, X’s engineering team […]

Pinehurst stands apart as a US Open test because of the greens

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Pebble Beach has the Pacific Ocean. Oakmont is the brute with its church pew bunkers. Pinehurst No. 2 has the cereal bowls turned upside down. The […]

Rookie Tobias Myers wins back-to-back starts and Brewers beat Blue Jays 5-4

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rookie Tobias Myers won back-to-back starts for the first time, allowing one run and three hits over six innings to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over the Toronto […]

Bare shelves at Sally Ann

Maria Sanchez walks out of the Salvation Army Thrift Store on McPhillips Street pushing a green cart that contains a silver juicer machine. The 73-year-old shops at the second-hand store […]

How are we feeling? Frankly, we could be better, well-being index suggests

New data measuring Manitobans’ overall well-being finds positive gains in education and the ways we balance our work time, but shows a dip in leisure time and in feeling connected […]

Manitoba school board under review, province appoints oversight panel

WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government has appointed a panel to oversee a school board that has been shaken by controversy. Education Minister Nello Altomare says the three-member panel will ensure […]

Kentucky man convicted of training with Islamic State group in Syria

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man has been convicted in federal court of leaving the U.S. to train and fight with the Islamic State group in Syria a […]