A man investigated in the deaths of women in northwest Oregon has been indicted in 3 killings - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man who has been under investigation in the deaths of four women whose bodies were found scattered across northwest Oregon last year has been indicted […]

The number of new German citizens hits another high last year, with many Syrians naturalized

BERLIN (AP) — Germany saw another big increase in the number of people gaining citizenship last year as large numbers of people from Syria helped push naturalizations up to their […]

Polish man sentenced to life in Congo on espionage charges has been released and returned to Europe

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Congolese authorities have released a Polish man who was sentenced there to life in prison on espionage charges, Poland’s foreign minister said Tuesday. Radek Sikorski wrote […]

A ship is attacked and takes on water in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, authorities say

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship came under attack Tuesday in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, with a private security firm saying radio traffic suggested the vessel took on water after being struck. No group immediately claimed responsibility, but suspicion immediately fell on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have launched a number of attacks targeting ships over Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Few other details were immediately available about the attack, repor

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RCMP, FBI team up to save girl from father’s alleged sex abuse

A southern Manitoba man’s alleged sexual abuse of his pre-teen daughter raised alarms as far away as Hawaii and France and had police in a race against time to save […]

Developer sued for alleged shoddy work

A Winnipeg couple are suing a residential developer and the City of Winnipeg, alleging their luxury home was shoddily built, leading to leaking windows and mould growth. A lawsuit, filed […]

Japan’s Toyota shows ‘an engine born’ with green fuel despite global push for battery electric cars

TOKYO (AP) — “An engine reborn.” That’s how Japanese automaker Toyota introduced plans to cast a futuristic spin on the traditional internal combustion engine. During a three-hour presentation at a […]

Scotiabank reports $2.09B Q2 profit, down from $2.15B a year earlier

TORONTO – The Bank of Nova Scotia reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it set aside more money for loan losses. The bank says its […]

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Israeli strikes kill 16 in Rafah, medics say, as residents report heavy fighting

CAIRO (AP) — Israeli strikes on Rafah have killed at least 16 Palestinians, first responders said Tuesday, as residents reported an escalation of fighting in the southern Gaza city. An […]

First Syrian jet in over a decade transports Muslim worshippers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — For the first time in over a decade, 270 Syrians traveled on a direct flight early Tuesday from Damascus to Saudi Arabia for the annual Islamic […]

The Latest | Trump’s hush money trial enters its final leg with closing arguments set to begin

NEW YORK (AP) — Closing arguments in Donald Trump ‘s historic hush money trial are set to begin Tuesday morning, giving prosecutors and defense attorneys one final opportunity to convince […]

Hong Kong police arrest 6 people accused of violating the city’s new national security law

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police on Tuesday arrested six people accused of publishing seditious social media posts, in what are the first publicly known arrests under the city’s […]

All change! Premier League undergoes postseason managerial upheaval with Maresca set for Chelsea

Liverpool has already made the change. Chelsea is closing in on its new guy. Manchester United has yet to decide whether to stick or twist. There is unprecedented managerial upheaval […]

After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by returning to the NBA Finals. Now, they’ll chase an even bigger goal, the one that’s eluded this team […]

Analysis: All we know about Rafael Nadal’s future is that we really know nothing at all

PARIS (AP) — Let’s get this part out of the way: Rafael Nadal did not announce his retirement after exiting the French Open in the first round. Nothing else, though, […]

More Canadians only making minimum payment on credit cards: TransUnion

TORONTO – Some Canadians are seeing their credit card balances grow as the cost-of-living crisis and higher interest rates eat into household budgets, a new report shows. A TransUnion report […]

The Latest | Israeli minister lashes out at Spain for moving to formally recognize Palestinian state

Israel’s foreign minister accused Spain of “being complicit in inciting genocide against Jews and war crimes” on Tuesday, after the country moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state. Ireland and […]

Thousands gather outside Taiwan’s legislature to oppose changes that would give it greater power

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Thousands of people gathered outside Taiwan’s legislature on Tuesday to oppose changes being pushed through by the opposition Nationalist Party and its allies that would give […]

Taiwan’s legislature passes changes seen as favoring China, reducing president’s power

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature passed changes on Tuesday that are seen as favoring China and diminishing the power of the island’s president. The changes pushed by the […]

Typhoon leaves at least seven people dead and thousands displaced in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A typhoon has finally moved away from the Philippines, leaving at least seven people dead, mostly due to floods or toppled trees, and forcing the closures […]

Malta’s ex-leader, other officials face court in hospital fraud scandal that is roiling politics

VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — Malta’s former prime minister, Joseph Muscat, and other top officials are to appear in court Tuesday to face charges in a hospital corruption scandal that is […]

Sarah McLachlan and Tom Cochrane among Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees

TORONTO – Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane and two members of Blue Rodeo are among the latest inductees into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Organizers tell The Canadian Press the […]

De Bruyne to lead Belgium at Euro 2024 with unretired Witsel

BRUSSELS (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will lead a rejuvenated Belgium side including a once-retired Alex Witsel at the European Championship next month. De Bruyne and Witsel […]

UN report says that education, social safety nets vital for Asia to grow rich, cope with aging

TOKYO (AP) — As economies in Asia and the Pacific slow and grow older, countries need to do more to ensure that workers get the education, training and social safety […]

In the news today: U of T seeks court injunction to clear encampment

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… U of T seeks court injunction […]

Stars visit the Oilers with 2-1 series lead

Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Oilers -125, Stars +104; […]

Padres play the Marlins leading series 1-0

Miami Marlins (19-36, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (29-28, third in the NL West) San Diego; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Jesus Luzardo (2-3, […]

Orioles meet the Red Sox with 1-0 series lead

Boston Red Sox (27-27, third in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (34-18, second in the AL East) Baltimore; Tuesday, 6:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Brayan Bello (5-2, […]

Dodgers take 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers (33-22, first in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (22-30, fourth in the NL East) New York; Tuesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Tyler Glasnow […]

Cubs look to stop 5-game slide, take on the Brewers

Chicago Cubs (27-27, second in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (31-22, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ben Brown (1-1, 3.20 ERA, […]