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Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes

NEW YORK (AP) — Across the country, there’s a silent frustration brewing about an age-old practice that many say is getting out of hand: tipping. Some fed-up consumers are posting rants on social media complaining about tip requests at drive-thrus,…

New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots

When Mark Winternheimer’s 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting: twice-daily injections of insulin, an implanted monitor and frequent visits to the vet. Despite their qualms, Winternheimer and his wife, Courtnee, of New Albany,…

Alex Murdaugh goes on trial in 2021 killings of wife, son

(AP) -- Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is about to put his fate before a small-town jury. Murdaugh's trial on two counts of murder in the June 2021 deaths of his wife and son is scheduled to start Monday…

Bills' Hamlin attends 1st game since collapse, waves to fans

By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his first public appearance since going into cardiac arrest after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals three weeks ago, waving to fans from…

Women's marches draw thousands on 50th anniversary of Roe

By CLAIRE RUSH and HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press/Report for America MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Women's marches demanding abortion rights drew thousands of people across the country on Sunday, the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision…

Lawmakers seek to bar insurrectionists from holding office

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Democratic lawmakers in a handful of states are trying to send a message two years after the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol. Their message is that those people who engage in an attempted overthrow of…

Study: Light pollution dimming the view of the stars

UNDATED (AP) - A new study found that the night sky is growing brighter every year, and the stars are looking dimmer. The study published Thursday analyzes data from more than 50,000 amateur stargazers over more than a decade. It…

It's National Celebration of Life Day!

Celebrate Life! According to nationaldaycalendar.com, January 22, observes a very special day. It's National Celebration of Life Day! This day was made to cherish all the little and sometimes grown, parts of our lives that make life so special. This…

Sheriff: Gun seized may be tied to fatal Calif. shooting

By ANDREW DALTON and JAE C. HONG Associated Press MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in California say they are investigating the possibility that a male suspect believed to have shot and killed 10 people at a Lunar New Years…