Supreme Court overturns ex-mayor’s bribery conviction, narrowing scope of public corruption law - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor on Wednesday in an opinion that narrows the scope of public corruption law. The high […]

Lionel Messi looks to lead Argentina to record 16th Copa America title in duel with Colombia

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi is one win from leading Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title. Colombia will do everything in its power to make sure […]

Noel hits 2-run pinch-hit homer in the 8th as Guardians beat Rays 4-2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) — Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-run pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning, and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 to stop […]

Steve Stricker chips in twice for birdie, takes 1-shot lead into Firestone final round

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Steve Stricker chipped in twice for birdie on the last five holes and shot a 3-under 67 on Saturday at Firestone to take a one-stroke lead […]

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Orioles will finally lose a series against an AL East foe after falling 6-1 to the Yankees

BALTIMORE (AP) — Juan Soto and Aaron Judge hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning — both over 425 feet — and the New York Yankees routed Baltimore 6-1 […]

Liberty beat Sky 81-67, Reese’s double-double streak ends

CHICAGO (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 28 points for New York and the Liberty snapped Angel Reese’s WNBA-record double-double streak at 15 games as they beat the Chicago Sky 81-67 […]

Dearica Hamby scores 27, Rickea Jackson adds 23 as Sparks beat Wings 87-81

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dearica Hamby scored 27 points, rookie Rickea Jackson added a career-high 23 points and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 87-81 Saturday in a […]

Collier and Baldwin hit 400-foot homers in NL’s 6-1 Futures Game win over AL

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cincinnati’s Cam Collier and Atlanta’s Drake Baldwin hit 400-foot solo home runs as the National League beat the American 6-1 Saturday in the All-Star Futures Game […]

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Man and woman killed, suspect in custody after shooting in Oshawa: Durham police

OSHAWA, Ont. – Durham Regional Police say a man and a woman both died after being shot in Oshawa. Police say they were called to the area of Jane Avenue […]

Kutter Crawford pitches 1-hitter into 8th, Rafael Devers homers and Red Sox blank Royals 5-0

BOSTON (AP) — Kutter Crawford took a one-hitter into the eighth inning, Rafael Devers hit a solo homer and the Boston Red Sox beat potential AL All-Star starter Seth Lugo […]

Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty beat Sky 81-67 as Angel Reese’s double-double streak comes to end

CHICAGO (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 28 points for New York and the Liberty snapped Angel Reese’s WNBA-record double-double streak at 15 games as they beat the Chicago Sky 81-67 […]

Bear sightings on rise near Sandy Hook

A black bear, affectionately called Yogi, has been the topic of conversation in a town north of Winnipeg. Residents of Sandy Hook have reported multiple sightings of the bear since […]

Herta, McLaughlin win poles for IndyCar doubleheader at Iowa Speedway

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Colton Herta won the pole position for Saturday’s race of the weekend IndyCar Series doubleheader at Iowa Speedway, while Scott McLaughlin set a new track record […]

York police seek information in alleged kidnapping of Toronto man

TORONTO – Police north of Toronto say they are seeking public assistance to identify the suspects in an alleged kidnapping. York Regional Police issued a statement identifying the victim is […]

Canadian women defeat Australia 2-1 in Olympic soccer tune-up in Marbella, Spain

MARBELLA, Spain – Substitute Evelyne Viens’ 85th-minute goal lifted Canada to a 2-1 comeback win Saturday over Australia in a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics. Nichelle Prince also […]

Smith scores and US women’s soccer gets 1-0 revenge win over Mexico ahead of the Olympics

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Sophia Smith scored in the 64th minute and the United States got revenge for a loss to Mexico earlier this year with a 1-0 victory in […]

Evan Longoria not looking to play again in the majors

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria pretty much knew after his 16th big-league season last year it was time to move on. Spending time without the daily grind of […]

Dabrowski, Routliffe defeated by Siniakova, Townsend in Wimbledon final

LONDON, Ont. – Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe came up just short of winning a second Grand Slam title with a 7-6 (5), 7-6 (1) loss to Katerina […]

Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Simmons, television’s hyperactive court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to […]

Cole Custer wins Xfinity race at Pocono in farewell season for Stewart-Haas Racing

LOND POND, Pa. (AP) — Cole Custer drove away from Justin Allgaier over the final laps to give the 2023 Xfinity Series champion his first win of the year, earning […]

Aaron Judge sets Yankees record with his 34th home run before the All-Star break

BALTIMORE (AP) — Aaron Judge set a franchise record for the New York Yankees on Saturday with his 34th home run before the All-Star break. Roger Maris hit 33 before […]

City to begin fogging operations with mosquito population on rise

Mosquitoes have thrived in Winnipeg’s rainstorms — so starting Sunday night, the city will begin its fogging program. “We’re seeing the larvae hatching in the water,” said Thomas Bohm, the […]

B.C. Wildfire Service says several new fires ignited by lightning since Friday

The BC Wildfire Service says five new wildfires were ignited by lightning in British Columbia since Friday, and combined with roughly a dozen other new blazes, the total number burning […]

Northern Quebec town preparing for possible evacuation as Labrador fire rages

QUEBEC – A northern Quebec town is facing a possible evacuation order as a forest fire rages nearby on the other side of the provincial boundary with Newfoundland and Labrador. […]

Minnesota Republican Tayler Rahm drops out to clear path for Joe Teirab in competitive US House race

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans got a straighter path to potential victory Saturday in what is expected to be Minnesota’s closest congressional race when GOP-endorsed candidate Tayler Rahm dropped out of […]

Alec Burleson homers to cap 9-run first inning as Cardinals beat Cubs 11-3 in opener of doubleheader

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alec Burleson hit a three-run homer to cap a nine-run first inning, Lance Lynn pitched six solid innings and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Chicago […]

Alec Burleson homers to cap 9-run first inning as Cardinals beat Cubs 11-3 in opener of doubheader

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alec Burleson hit a three-run homer to cap a nine-run first inning, Lance Lynn pitched six solid innings and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Chicago […]

New York’s first female fire commissioner says she’ll resign once a replacement is found

NEW YORK (AP) — The first female commissioner of the Fire Department of New York said Saturday that she plans to step down because it’s time to “pass the torch” […]

Gio Urshela hits 2-run homer, Tigers score 7 runs in 2 innings to stun Dodgers 11-9

DETROIT (AP) — Gio Urshela hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after the Detroit Tigers overcame a 9-4 deficit in the ninth to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad goes on the 7-day concussion list a day after being hit in the head

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles put outfielder Heston Kjerstad on the seven-day concussion injured list Saturday, less than 24 hours after he was hit in the helmet by a […]