Man pleads not guilty to killing 3 women and dumping their bodies in Oregon and Washington - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man accused of killing three women last year in the Portland, Oregon, area and dumping their bodies has pleaded not guilty to all the charges. […]

B.C. looks into post-fire mushroom picking rush after First Nation reports conflicts

British Columbia says it is not ruling out regulating wild mushroom picking after an Indigenous community said a rising number of foragers are infringing on its land, with one case […]

Ukraine says it struck one of Russia’s most advanced warplanes

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Sunday said its forces hit an ultra-modern Russian warplane stationed on an air base nearly 600 kilometers (370 miles) from the front lines, after […]

From women pastors to sexual abuse to Trump, Southern Baptists have a busy few days ahead of them

Thousands will gather in Indianapolis June 11-12 for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. The meeting comes at a fraught time in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination. Messengers […]

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French Open director Amélie Mauresmo says she has some ideas to help avoid so many empty seats

PARIS (AP) — The sight of empty seats in the French Open’s main stadium, particularly for the singles semifinals, was disappointing, tournament director Amélie Mauresmo said Sunday. “We’re not satisfied,” […]

Trump will hold outdoor Las Vegas rally in scorching heat. His campaign has extra medics and water

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former President Donald Trump ‘s campaign is hiring extra medics, loading up on fans and water bottles and allowing supporters to carry umbrellas to an outdoor […]

Why Robert F. Kennedy’s Jr.’s current presidential polling numbers might not hold up into November

WASHINGTON (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reached 15% or more in three approved national polls. One more, and he will have met one of CNN’s […]

Families, friends set to remember victims on anniversary of Manitoba bus crash

The year that has passed since a bus crash killed 17 seniors headed to a Manitoba casino on a bright late-spring day has been one of grief, community support, a […]

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Hunter Biden’s family weathers a public and expansive airing in federal court of his drug addiction

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — In a span of less than 48 hours this past week, first lady Jill Biden shuttled from a Normandy ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the […]

Coco Gauff wins her first Grand Slam doubles title at the French Open

PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff won her first Grand Slam doubles title by teaming with Katerina Siniakova for the French Open trophy on Sunday. Gauff, a 20-year-old American who won […]

Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s Guardian Council on Sunday approved the country’s hard-line parliament speaker and five others to run in the country’s June 28 presidential election following […]

Iga Swiatek reigns at the French Open again with ‘The One Where She Wins Her Fifth Grand Slam’

PARIS (AP) — Iga Swiatek’s made clear that she is a big fan of the TV series “Friends.” She even got a chance to hit some tennis balls with actress […]

A look at the Euro 2024 kits: one is cartoonish, others are retro. Hits or fashion faux pas?

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium’s away kit is a tribute to a much-loved and nearly century-old cartoon character, Tintin. Croatia’s shirt will not go unnoticed. Germany’s home jersey is a classic […]

Pope Francis appeals for urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and backs cease-fire proposals

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis called Sunday for humanitarian aid to urgently reach Palestinians in Gaza and for Israel and Hamas to immediately accept proposals for a cease-fire and […]

Gaza’s Health Ministry says 274 Palestinians were killed in Israeli raid that rescued 4 hostages

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least 274 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more were wounded in the Israeli raid that rescued four hostages held by Hamas, Gaza’s Health […]

US OPEN ’24: A trivia quiz covering more than century of U.S. Open golf

How well do you know the U.S. Open? Try this quiz (answers at the bottom): 1. Where was the first U.S. Open played? a.) Pinehurst No. 2 FILE - Matthew […]

For the Slovenian school where Mavericks star Luka Doncic got his start, he’s still a hometown hero

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — The laughter of schoolchildren at recess and basketballs ringing on the pavement echoed through the quiet streets of a residential district in Slovenia’s capital, the place […]

Residents against graphite mine fear powering Pentagon, environmental ruin

MONTREAL – In Quebec’s Laurentians region, a few kilometres from a wildlife reserve and just outside the town of Duhamel, lies a source of one of the world’s most sought […]

‘No network is flawless’: Wildfires underscore resiliency challenges for telecoms

As wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui last summer, killing more than 100 people and destroying thousands of buildings, a telecommunications blackout kept many residents in […]

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan tease rocky romance for their ‘Bridgerton’ characters

TORONTO – “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan says the ups-and-downs of her character’s long-anticipated romance with a high society noble are not over. The second half of the period romance’s third […]

High security, protesters expected at today’s ‘Walk with Israel’ event in Toronto

TORONTO – A pro-Israel march is set to take place today in Toronto amid heightened security and a related protest. The United Jewish Appeal is holding its annual “Walk with […]

Czech Republic midfielder Michal Sadílek injures his leg while riding a bicycle, will miss Euros

PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Republic midfielder Michal Sadílek will miss the European Championship after sustaining a leg injury while riding a bicycle, the Czech team said on Sunday. The accident […]

Cristiano Ronaldo and Modric go to Euro 2024 showing age is no boundary for soccer’s modern stars

Aged 39 and about to play in a record-extending sixth European Championship, Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity at soccer’s highest levels almost defies belief. Luka Modric is 38, still performing for Real […]

Hungarians elect EU representatives in an election seen as a referendum on Orbán’s popularity

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Voters began casting their ballots in Hungary early Sunday to choose their representatives for the European Parliament in an election many see as a referendum on […]

Body believed to be missing TV presenter Michael Mosley found on Greek island

ATHENS (AP) — Police said that a body believed to be that of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley was found on a Greek island Sunday morning. A police spokesman, […]

Stranded migrants confront violence and despair as Tunisia partners to keep them from Europe

EL AMRA, Tunisia (AP) — For many migrants who’ve long dreamed of Europe, one of the last stops is an expanse of olive trees on North Africa’s Mediterranean coastline. But […]

Panthers host the Oilers with 1-0 series lead

Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Panthers -143, Oilers +121; […]

White Sox play the Red Sox leading series 2-1

Boston Red Sox (32-33, third in the AL East) vs. Chicago White Sox (17-48, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Zack Kelly […]