2024 Election Latest: Biden and Harris set to meet Netanyahu following his fiery Congress address - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to make a long-awaited White House visit to meet with President Joe Biden and likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at an […]

Thousands battle Western wildfires as smoke puts millions under air quality alerts

FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires across the western United States and Canada put millions of people under air quality alerts Sunday as thousands of firefighters battled the flames, including […]

CP NewsAlert: Women’s head coach Priestman apologizes, accepts accountability

PARIS – Canadian women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman has apologized to Canadians and players on the women’s national team and says she will co-operate with FIFA’s investigation into the drone […]

Podium hopes in swimming and judo among 5 things to watch in Paris on Monday, July 29

PARIS – With gold medal hopes in the pool and on the mat, here are five things to look out for at the Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29: POOL […]

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With Randy Gradishar’s induction at age 72, the ‘Orange Crush’ finally gets into Canton

DENVER (AP) — About the only time Randy Gradishar ever disappointed his teammates was when he first arrived in Denver as the Broncos’ first-round draft pick in 1974. Eagerly awaiting […]

Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — Edna O’Brien, Ireland’s literary pride and outlaw who scandalized her native land with her debut novel “The Country Girls” before gaining international acclaim as a storyteller […]

Focused amid the gunfire, an AP photographer captures another perspective of attack on Trump

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear […]

Palestinian swimmer hopes to help build sports infrastructure to give people hope

NANTERRE, France (AP) — Yazan Al Bawwab’s refugee father never reached his goal to become an Olympic swimmer. He had to leave Palestine at 18, bouncing around Europe and the […]

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Joel Embiid chose to play for the U.S. over France at the Olympics. The French won’t let him forget

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Joel Embiid chose to play for the U.S. over France at the Paris Olympics. And the French aren’t letting him forget about it. French fans attending […]

Nova Scotia opposition parties take aim at new ‘gimmicky’ buy local point program

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s opposition leaders are calling a new provincial program meant to both deliver on a campaign promise and encourage residents to buy local “gimmicky” and “laughably stupid.” […]

PHOTO COLLECTION: Paris Olympics Fans

. A spectator watches the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Friday, July 26, 2024. (Steph Chambers/Pool Photo via AP) Fans are seen during a delay […]

New York Giants waive Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke

EAST RUTHERFORD – The New York Giants are releasing Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke. Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced the move Sunday. New York claimed Rourke, 26, of Victoria, off […]

Megan Gustafson chasing an Olympic medal playing basketball with Spain

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Megan Gustafson has been The Associated Press women’s college basketball player of the year, a WNBA draft pick and played basketball around the world. The native […]

Rays trade right-handed reliever Jason Adam to Padres for three minor-league prospects

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays traded right-handed reliever Jason Adam to the San Diego Padres for three minor-league prospects Sunday. Adam (4-2, 2.49 ERA, four saves) […]

Mets acquire outfielder Jesse Winker from Nationals for Double-A pitcher Tyler Stuart

NEW YORK (AP) — The resurgent New York Mets strengthened their lineup for a postseason run, obtaining outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals for a minor league pitcher in […]

A Libyan court gives 12 officials prison sentences over last year’s deadly flooding

CAIRO (AP) — A court in Libya on Sunday sentenced 12 current and former officials to terms of up to 27 years in prison over their involvement in the collapse […]

Olympic riders get a memorable gallop in the sumptuous-looking Versailles Palace gardens

PARIS (AP) — The Palace of Versailles offers equestrian sports one of the most attractive venues of the Paris Olympics. On Sunday, riders and horses got a memorable gallop around […]

Biles and Team USA mix glamour and grit to surge to the lead at Olympic gymnastics qualifying

PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles and the rest of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team walked onto the floor at Bercy Arena on Sunday in leotards adorned with thousands of crystals, […]

Fierce comeback thrusts Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey into Olympic semifinal

PARIS – In a dramatic match that saw her opponent fall to her knees after the final blow, Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey advanced to the semifinals in the women’s foil […]

Marvel is back on top with “ Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates […]

Olympic golf path for Stephan Jaeger goes from Germany through Tennessee

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Stephan Jaeger has a history of introducing himself with a score on his card rather than explaining his German roots, his subtle Tennessee accent and a […]

Brewers activate closer Devin Williams after he missed 4 months with stress fractures in his back

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams is ready to make his 2024 debut after missing the first four months of the season with stress fractures in his back. […]

Brazil’s Leal makes the street skateboarding finals despite a tough start to the Paris Olympics

PARIS (AP) — Rayssa Leal’s quest for a second Olympic medal in women’s street skateboarding was almost dashed Sunday at the Paris Olympics. But the 16-year-old from Brazil rallied from […]

Spain opens women’s basketball at Olympics by beating China 90-89 in OT

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Maria Araujo hit a 3-pointer with 3:06 left in overtime as Spain finished off a rally and beat China 90-89 on Sunday to open women’s basketball […]

Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova rallies past Sara Sorribes Tormo in 1st round at Paris Olympics

PARIS (AP) — Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova rallied for a 4-6, 6-0, 7-6 (3) victory over Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain in an opening-round match in the Paris Olympics on […]

Ukrainian tennis player withdraws from the Paris Olympics after catching a cold

PARIS (AP) — Ukrainian tennis player Anhelina Kalinina withdrew from the Paris Games because she caught a cold following rainy weather in France’s capital, her country’s Olympic committee said. “Unfortunately, […]

Ukrainian tennis player withdraws from Olympics after catching cold

PARIS (AP) — Ukrainian tennis player Anhelina Kalinina withdrew from Olympics 2024 because she caught a cold following rainy weather in Paris, the country’s Olympic committee said. “Unfortunately, we spent […]

Russell holds off Hamilton for Mercedes 1-2 at Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — George Russell led a Mercedes one-two with Lewis Hamilton at Formula One’s Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. Russell claimed his second win of the season and […]

Nemour impresses with her bars routine at Olympics. Too bad for France, she has switched to Algeria

PARIS (AP) — When Kaylia Nemour competes alongside Simone Biles and her gymnastics rivals at the Paris Olympics, she feels right at home. The 17-year-old athlete, one of the best […]

Kevin Durant is upgraded to available for US opener against Serbia at the Paris Olympics

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Kevin Durant is available for Sunday’s U.S. Olympic opener against Serbia at the Paris Games. USA Basketball made the announcement about an hour before the game. […]