Man who died by suicide at mosque ‘shining example of kindness’ - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

A Syrian man who died by suicide at a mosque last weekend is being remembered by Manitoba’s Islamic community as a compassionate, gentle person devoted to his family and religion. […]

Fatal fire east of Toronto is being investigated as homicide: police

Toronto police launched a homicide investigation after a fire at an establishment in the city’s east killed one person. Officers responded to a call for an active fire on Saturday […]

Two teenage boys charged in fatal stabbing: Fredericton police

Fredericton police say two 17-year-old boys have been charged in connection with a stabbing that killed a 71-year-old man. Police responded to a call of an ongoing fight taking place […]

Philippines says it won’t back down, but won’t start a war, after clash with Chinese Coast Guard

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The president of the Philippines said Sunday his country would not yield to “any foreign power” after Chinese forces injured Filipino navy personnel and damaged at […]

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Stewart leads New York against Atlanta after 33-point game

New York Liberty (14-3, 9-1 Eastern Conference) at Atlanta Dream (6-8, 2-5 Eastern Conference) College Park, Georgia; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Liberty -9; over/under is 159.5 BOTTOM […]

Dallas visits Washington after Engstler’s 23-point game

Dallas Wings (3-12, 2-6 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (3-13, 2-9 Eastern Conference) Washington; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Wings -1; over/under is 161 BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics […]

Aerial drone likely launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels hits ship in the Red Sea

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An aerial drone likely launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck and damaged a vessel in the Red Sea on Sunday, officials said, the latest […]

Thousands of Iran-backed fighters offer to join Hezbollah in its fight against Israel

BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of fighters from Iran-backed groups in the Middle East are ready to come to Lebanon to join with the militant Hezbollah group in its battle with […]

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Coup-hit Niger was betting on a China-backed oil pipeline as a lifeline. Then the troubles began

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A China-backed pipeline that would make Niger an oil-exporting country is being threatened by an internal security crisis and a diplomatic dispute with neighoring Benin, both […]

Jordan Morris scores two late goals to rally Sounders to 3-2 victory over Dallas

SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Morris scored two goals late in the second half and the Seattle Sounders rallied from two goals down to beat FC Dallas 3-2 in a wild […]

Sea Bears dig out of massive hole to beat Rattlers

The Winnipeg Sea Bears are now 2-0 since releasing reigning CEBL MVP Teddy Allen. The Sea Bears overcame a slow first half to come back from 27 points down to […]

Rodriguez, Mora score to give Timbers 2-0 win over Whitecaps

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jonathan Rodriguez and Felipe Mora scored first-half goals and the Portland Timbers extended their unbeaten streak to six games with a 2-0 win over the Vancouver […]

Rodriguez and Mora score to give Timbers a 2-0 win over Whitecaps in Cascadia Cup matchup

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jonathan Rodriguez and Felipe Mora scored first-half goals and the Portland Timbers extended their unbeaten streak to six games with a 2-0 win over the Vancouver […]

Kei Kamara passes Landon Donovan for 2nd-most MLS goals during LAFC’s 6-2 romp over the Earthquakes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kei Kamara scored in the first half to pass Landon Donovan for the second-most goals in MLS history, and Mateusz Bogusz scored two goals in Los […]

Sports scoreboard for Saturday, June 22, 2024

Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Toronto 39 Edmonton 36 — MLB American League Cleveland 6 Toronto 3 Houston 5 Baltimore 1 Chicago White Sox 5 Detroit 1 Texas 6 Kansas City 0 […]

Dash and Wave play to a scoreless draw, Bay FC bests Angel City 1-0

Jane Campbell had three saves to add to her league-leading total and the Houston Dash held the San Diego Wave to a scoreless draw on Saturday night in the National […]

Glasnow strikes out 10 and Ohtani homers against his old team in Dodgers’ 7-2 win over Angels

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Glasnow pitched seven strong innings, Shohei Ohtani homered for the second straight game against his old team and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Los […]

Ryan McMahon draws bases-loaded walk on pitch-clock violation, Rockies beat Nationals 8-7

DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon drew a bases-loaded walk on a full-count, pitch-clock violation by Kyle Finnegan, and the Colorado Rockies scored two runs in the ninth inning for an […]

Abortion access has won when it’s been on the ballot. That’s not an option for half the states

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Tucked inside the West Virginia Statehouse is a copy of a petition to lawmakers with a simple request: Let the voters decide whether to reinstate legal […]

It was meant to be a Christian utopia. Now this Nigerian community is helpless against rising seas

AYETORO, Nigeria (AP) — The coastal Nigerian community of Ayetoro was founded decades ago and nicknamed “Happy City,” meant to be a Christian utopia that would be sinless and classless. […]

A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Janette Navarro’s 1996 Volkswagen Beetle roars as it barrels up a steep hill overlooking concrete houses stacked like boxes on the outskirts of Mexico City. She […]

With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine

Behind the smiles, the balloons and the red-carpet pageantry of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea last week, a strong signal came through: In the spiraling confrontation with the […]

Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Some 175 years after the U.S. government stole land from the chief of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation while he was away visiting relatives, Illinois may […]

Daniel Ríos scores off set piece to rally Atlanta United to 1-1 draw with St. Louis City

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Daniel Ríos scored off a set piece in the 71st minute to rally Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw with St. Louis City on Saturday night […]

Bitter political fight in Bolivia is paralyzing the government as unrest boils over economic crisis

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Protesters streamed into Bolivia’s capital, throats hoarse from chanting and feet blistered from a week of walking along the national highway. The throngs of street […]

Hershey Bears move within win of 13th Calder Cup title, beating Coachella Valley 3-2 in Game 5

PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Huntington broke a tie with 3:15 left and the defending champion Hershey Bears moved within a victory of their record-extending 13th Calder Cup title, […]

Walsh and Shackell siblings produce milestone performances at U.S. Olympic trials

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Walsh sisters and the Shackell siblings cast aside any discussion of sibling rivalries at this week’s U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis. Instead, they’re just about […]

Manoel, Gjengaar and Harper score goals as Red Bulls beat Toronto 3-0

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Elias Manoel scored a goal, Dennis Gjengaar added his first goal in MLS and the New York Red Bulls beat Toronto FC 2-0 Saturday night in […]

Red Bulls extend unbeaten run at home to 12 games with 3-0 win over Toronto FC

HARRISON, N.J. – The New York Red Bulls stretched their unbeaten run at home to 12 games in all competitions with a 3-0 win over slumping Toronto FC in a […]

Mexico beats Jamaica 1-0 in Copa America opener on Gerardo Arteaga’s 69th-minute goal

HOUSTON (AP) — Gerardo Arteaga scored from the edge of the penalty area in the 69th minute, and Mexico beat Jamaica 1-0 on Saturday night in its Copa America opener. […]