A look at Julian Assange and how the long-jailed WikiLeaks founder is now on the verge of freedom - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

WASHINGTON (AP) — News that the U.S. Justice Department has reached a plea deal that will lead to freedom for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange brings a stunning culmination to a […]

Shohei Ohtani and Gavin Stone help the Dodgers shut down the White Sox 4-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit another leadoff homer and Gavin Stone pitched a four-hitter, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night for […]

Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel shows, including Ottawa Bluesfest appearance

OTTAWA – One of the most celebrated acts in Canadian music history will not be appearing at Bluesfest in the nation’s capital. The Ottawa Bluesfest has announced Neil Young and […]

Timberwolves agree to trade with Spurs to get Rob Dillingham with 8th overall pick

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed on a trade with the San Antonio Spurs to get Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham, the eighth overall pick in the NBA draft on […]

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Toronto Raptors draft Baylor guard Ja’Kobe Walter 19th overall in NBA Draft

TORONTO – Ja’Kobe Walter has been drafted by the Toronto Raptors. The guard from Baylor University was selected 19th overall. Toronto also has the first pick of the second round, […]

Mariners beat Rays 5-2 to avoid sweep

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — George Kirby allowed one run in six innings, Cal Raleigh hit a three-run homer and the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners avoided a three-game sweep by […]

Seventeen trees for 17 victims

CARBERRY — On the same day RCMP announced no charges would be laid in connection with the 2023 fatal crash near Carberry, Grady Stephenson, the town’s deputy fire chief, and […]

Man who killed 2 Connecticut officers likely fueled by a prior interaction with police, report says

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The ambush killings of two Connecticut police officers was likely fueled by an angry interaction the gunman had with police earlier, along with building pressures in […]

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Women’s rights will be raised at the UN meeting being attended by Taliban, UN official says

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. political chief who will chair the first meeting between Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers and envoys from about 25 countries answered sharp criticism that Afghan women […]

North Carolina party recognition for groups seeking RFK Jr., West on ballot stopped for now

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A divided North Carolina election board decided Wednesday to scrutinize further the attempts by political organizations to become official state parties by collecting signatures, with the […]

Pair of giant pandas on their way from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A pair of giant pandas are on their way from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo as […]

OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a 5-year deal, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a five-year contract worth more than $200 million, a person with knowledge of the details said […]

No human remains are found as search crews comb rubble from New Mexico wildfires

No human remains have been found after search and rescue crews combed through 1,300 damaged and destroyed structures in a New Mexico mountain community hit hard by a pair of […]

Zach Edey, the 2-time AP player of the year, drafted by Grizzlies ninth overall

NEW YORK (AP) — Zach Edey is taking his 7-foot-4 frame to Memphis to start his NBA career. Edey, the former Purdue center who became the first player in more […]

Mullins, Henderson, O’Hearn HRs helps Orioles end 5-game skid with 4-2 win over Guardians

BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Cleveland 4-2 on Wednesday night to end a five-game skid and […]

Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel July 17 Winnipeg concert

Neil Young and Crazy Horse have cancelled their July 17 concert in Winnipeg. “When a couple of us got sick after Detroit’s Pine Knob, we had to stop. We are […]

Toronto’s Zach Edey drafted by Memphis Grizzlies ninth overall

NEW YORK – Zach Edey has been selected ninth overall in the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. The 22-year-old centre from Toronto is the first Canadian to be drafted […]

First candidate drops out of Iran presidential election, due to take place Friday amid voter apathy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A candidate in Iran’s presidential election withdrew from the race late Wednesday, becoming the first to back out in order for hard-liners to coalesce […]

Green option, red tape

Dogs’, cats’ and birds’ remains are welcome at a new business offering alkaline hydrolysis, a water-based alternative to flame cremation. Not welcome — yet — are human remains, despite the […]

North Korea says it tested a multiwarhead missile. Kim covets the weapon to overwhelm US defenses

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Thursday it had successfully tested a multiwarhead missile, a sophisticated weapon coveted by leader Kim Jong Un to overwhelm missile defenses in […]

Driver dead and 3 passengers hurt in attack on Washington interstate, authorities say

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — A driver was found dead and three passengers in the vehicle were found hurt in an attack that involved a stabbing and shooting on Interstate […]

NBA Draft: Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, adding a elite long-range shooter to their young team. The […]

Ecuador wins its first Copa America game since 2016, beats winless Jamaica 3-1

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Seventeen-year-old Kendry Páez scored in first-half stoppage time, Alan Minda added another goal late in the second half and Ecuador beat winless Jamaica 3-1 on Wednesday […]

NBA Draft Latest: French players Risacher, Sarr selected No. 1 and No. 2 overall

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest from the first round Wednesday at the NBA draft: Risacher goes No. 1 overall to Atlanta Another year, another French prospect goes No. 1 […]