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New York considers ban on cash prize contests for hunting coyotes, squirrels, some other wildlife 07/20/2023 04:35am • ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The contests have names such as Predator Slam, Squirrel Scramble and Final Fling for Fox, sometimes challenging hunters to bag the heaviest coyote or the heftiest bunch of squirrels to win a cash prize. While participants seek prey in the name of fundraising, animal rights adv As another cheetah dies in India, authorities try to get ambitious conservation project on track 07/20/2023 03:40am • BENGALURU, India (AP) — An eighth cheetah death in India’s Kuno National Park last Friday has raised new questions about a project that reintroduced the big cats to the country 10 months ago and has been mired in controversy since its inception. The latest death was caused by an infestation und Reeling Yankees show frustration at end of disappointing trip 07/20/2023 12:24am • ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Rodón and Tommy Kahnle visibly displayed the New York Yankees' struggles. Rodón sarcastically blew a kiss while walking to the dugout after the second inning and Kahnle took out his frustrations on a cooling fan in the dugout on Wednesday during the Yankees' 7-3 los Wrexham opens US tour with 5-0 loss to Chelsea before 50,596 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina 07/19/2023 11:07pm • CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Sue Martin had the summer mapped out for her family from St. Augustine, Florida. Then along came word that Chelsea and Wrexham would play a preseason friendly on U.S. soil. “We had a whole vacation planned and they dropped this game,” Martin said before . “We needed Eduardo Rodriguez pitches Detroit Tigers to 3-2 win over Kansas City Royals 07/19/2023 11:02pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eduardo Rodriguez made a spectacular start for the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Pretty good audition for a bunch of contenders in need of pitching, too. Rodriguez allowed two runs and four hits over seven dominant innings in what could b Israeli doctors hold 'warning strike,' caution that judicial overhaul threatens health care system 07/19/2023 10:10pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — Doctors in Israel held a two-hour strike Wednesday to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the country's judiciary. The doctors say the plan will endanger public health by granting Netanyahu and his allies greater control over the country's health care syst Police cast doubt on Carlee Russell's kidnapping claim after reporting toddler on an Alabama highway 07/19/2023 09:30pm • Authorities in Alabama cast doubt Wednesday on the story of a woman who set off a frantic search when she disappeared for two days after calling 911 to report a toddler wandering on the highway. Carlee Russell told investigators she was abducted and forced into a car Thursday, but they have been una How Much Money Should You Have in Savings? 07/19/2023 08:00pm • Maintaining sufficient savings is crucial for financial security, providing a safety net for unexpected expenses and a pathway to achieving your financial goals. How much you need in savings depends on your financial situation, but an emergency fund that can cover three to six months of expenses is How to See the Northern Lights in Iceland in 2024 07/19/2023 08:00pm • While Iceland isn't the only place in the world to view the northern lights, the Nordic country's prime location near the Arctic Circle means the light show can be visible for more than 100 nights per year. And 2024 in particular will provide prime viewing opportunities. "Interestingly, the sun is r 6 Best Credit Cards for Couples 07/19/2023 08:00pm • You know what they say about couples who spend together? Actually, there's really no saying for that, but there are a few smart strategies to help you and your partner maximize credit cards as a team. Being on the same financial page is important for both your relationship and your financial future 10 Expert Laundry Room Organization Ideas 07/19/2023 08:00pm • An organized laundry room can make your daily chores easier. And one that also looks good can help your home appeal to future buyers. According to to the most recent, 2021 edition of the National Association of Home Builders' "What Home Buyers Really Want" 87% of home buyers surveyed said a laundry Why College Accreditation Matters 07/19/2023 08:00pm • For prospective college students, an institution's or program's accreditation status can be a strong indicator when it comes to educational quality, graduates' professional success and access to financial aid. What Is College Accreditation?Higher education accreditation agencies are private organiza Judge nixes Trump’s bid to move hush-money criminal case, keeping it in New York state court 07/19/2023 04:33pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump ’s bid to move his hush-money criminal case from New York state court to federal court, ruling that the former president had failed to meet a high legal bar for changing jurisdiction. U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein f Biden's White House is taking on corporate mergers, landlord junk fees and food prices 07/19/2023 04:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed new guidelines for corporate mergers, took steps to disclose the junk fees charged by landlords and launched a crackdown on price-gouging in the food industry. The announcements were discussed as part of President Joe Biden's meeting Rangers starting pitcher Gray exits in 5th inning after comebacker off left shin 07/19/2023 04:19pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas starter Jon Gray exited the Rangers' game against Tampa Bay on Wednesday after taking a comebacker off his shin in the fifth inning. Gray was in obvious pain after Rays leadoff hitter Yandy Diaz hit a ball that ricocheted off the pitcher's left leg and went into foul