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 […]

Satirical post raises ire of Winnipeg drivers

It was just a joke, but thousands of people didn’t think it was a laughing matter — and many were outraged. They believed the City of Winnipeg was using facial […]

Some Florida Panhandle beaches are temporarily closed to swimmers after 2 reported shark attacks

SEACREST, Fla. (AP) — Two reported shark attacks Friday led authorities to temporary close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle. The first attack happened in the […]

‘Monumental shift’ in reservation no-shows stings eateries

At some local eateries, a reservation now requires a credit card. Take one of the Fairmont Winnipeg’s fine-dining experiences: customers wanting to watch an animated chef projected on their tables […]

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Dakota’s Davis sets record in 100m hurdles

Matthew Gooden, Jordyn Davis and Ajibola Yusuff are among many athletes who made their mark this Friday on the second day of the Manitoba Provincial Track and Field Championships. The […]

Garden City’s para-athletes shine at provincial meet

Friday was a big day for Garden City Collegiate’s para-athletic program. The Manitoba Provincial Track and Field Championships saw the largest turnout of para-athletes with Garden City at the forefront […]

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner’s play is the biggest uncertainty in the Stanley Cup Final

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Stuart Skinner has taken to reading books as a way of taking his mind off the sport of hockey and his job as an NHL goaltender […]

Admitted serial killer says he isn’t haunted by guilt

Admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki says he is a gentle man who doesn’t like hurting people, sleeps well in jail and is generally untroubled by feelings of guilt. Such claims […]

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The US is making its biggest push yet to get Israel and Hamas to halt fighting. Is it succeeding?

WASHINGTON (AP) — In Middle East capitals, at the United Nations, from the White House and beyond, the Biden administration is making its most concentrated diplomatic push of the eight-month-old […]

Canada Soccer names 22-man roster for under-20 June friendlies in Chile

Canadian under-20 coach Andrew Olivieri has named a 22-man roster for international friendlies this month against Chile, Ecuador and Paraguay in La Calera, Chile. The young Canadians will face Chile […]

Tennessee uses 4 home runs to take down Evansville 11-6 in Game 1 of the Knoxville Super Regional

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hunter Ensley went 3 for 4, including a three-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning, and No. 1 national seed Tennessee beat Evansville 11-6 […]

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to make second injury rehabilitation start for Double-A Somerset on Sunday

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is scheduled to make a second minor league injury rehabilitation start for Double-A Somerset on Sunday, remaining on track for a possible […]

New charges for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer cast scrutiny on another man’s murder conviction

NEW YORK (AP) — For years prosecutors saw a connection in the killings of three young women who disappeared in the winter of 1993 and 1994, their nude bodies found […]

Teenager who killed 4 in Michigan high school shooting appeals life sentence

DETROIT (AP) — A teenager who was convicted of fatally shooting four students at his high school in Michigan is appealing his life sentence, his attorneys announced Friday. Officials with […]

Prosecutor won’t file criminal charges over purchase of $19K lectern by Arkansas governor’s office

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A prosecutor said Friday he will not file any criminal charges over the purchase of a $19,000 lectern by the office of Arkansas Gov. Sarah […]

Rescue teams searching for plane crash reported near San Juan Islands in Washington

FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. (AP) — Authorities are responding to reports of a plane crash Friday near the San Juan Islands in Washington state. The size of the plane and how […]

Residents asked to weigh in on next police chief

The Winnipeg Police Board wants to know what qualities residents would like to see in the next police chief. The board plans to consult the public and key stakeholders this […]

Documents reveal horror of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Thousands of pages Maine Department of Public Safety documents released Friday include detailed descriptions of the chaos and carnage surrounding the state’s deadliest mass shooting. Officers […]

Corey Seager could be out of Texas Rangers’ lineup multiple games because of hamstring tightness

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager wasn’t in the lineup Friday night and the two-time World Series MVP could miss multiple games because of tightness in his […]

Canadian rider Derek Gee finished fourth, closes in on Critérium du Dauphiné podium

LE COLLET D’ALLEVARD, France – Canadian Derek Gee finished fourth at the mountaintop finish of Stage 6 of the Critérium du Dauphiné on Friday and heads into the final two […]

Stampeders game to go ahead despite Calgary water restrictions

CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders game will go ahead despite water restrictions in the city. Calgarians were urged to reduce water use as work to repair a major water main […]

‘Large rock’ found after windshield crash that left B.C. driver in critical condition

BURNABY, B.C. – Police in Metro Vancouver say a “large rock” has been recovered from the scene of an incident along Highway 1 that sent a driver to hospital in […]

Wisconsin Republican leader Robin Vos says recall petition effort against him failed

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Friday challenged signatures on petitions filed seeking an election to recall him from office, saying there were not enough valid […]

Slovenia’s Kristjan Ceh wins the discus throw in an elite field at the European championships

ROME (AP) — Former world champion Kristjan Ceh of Slovenia won the discus throw on the opening night of the European athletics championships Friday. Ceh’s throw reached 68.08 meters to […]

NCN Thompson Bus

Imagine living in a remote community, hundreds of kilometres away from a major urban hub and relying on a bus company to make that trip to access vital services. And […]

Imagining a Brighter Future

Valerie Henderson first discovered Rossbrook House when she was just 12 years old. Today she is a long-time staff member, mother, and grandmother, who has seen many young people walk […]

Clemson reunion between old Tigers assistants Bakich and Florida’s O’Sullivan at NCAA super regional

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — It’s a Clemson reunion 22 years in the making at the NCAA super regionals this weekend. Tigers coach Erik Bakich and Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan are […]

Sale and use of marijuana permitted under ordinance Cherokees in North Carolina approved

CHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) — The recreational sale and use of marijuana for adults on western North Carolina tribal land could begin this summer after the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians […]

Baby’s remains found near Gypsumville

RCMP are investigating after partial human remains, which appeared to be those of an infant, were discovered on a rural property in the Interlake this week. Officers were looking for […]

Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers is a Stanley Cup Final of teams far apart in every way

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — By the time he was old enough to watch NHL games growing up in Sweden, Oliver Ekman-Larsson began dreaming about playing in the Stanley Cup Final. […]