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February 10, 2026.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) is double-teamed by Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) and guard Luke Kennard (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Victor Wembanyama scores 37 of 40 in 1st half, leading Spurs to 136-108 win over short-handed Lakers

February 10, 2026

Victor Wembanyama scored 37 of his season high-tying 40 points in the first half and the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 136-108 for their fifth straight victory. Wembanyama had the highest-scoring first half in the NBA this season while going 12 of 17 from the field with three 3-pointers against a Lakers lineup missing Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Wembanyama played only the first eight minutes of the second half with the Spurs far ahead in their 10th win in 13 games. Carter Bryant scored a career-high 16 points for the Spurs.

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TCU guard Jayden Pierre (1) drives the ball against Iowa State forward Blake Buchanan (23) during an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

TCU reels off final 12 points to upset No. 5 Iowa State 62-55

February 10, 2026

Jayden Pierre’s 3-pointer put TCU ahead with 48 seconds left and the Horned Frogs scored the final 12 points to upset No. 5 Iowa State 62-55. Tanner Toolson had 17 points and nine rebounds off the bench for TCU, which earned its first victory over a top-five team since beating No. 3 Houston in January 2024. Micah Robinson also scored 17. Joshua Jefferson had 12 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for the Cyclones, who had won five straight. Tamin Lipsey also finished with 12 points, but Iowa State went scoreless over the final 2 1/2 minutes.

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An envelope from a Black soldier stationed in Alabama written to his wife in Nashville in 1942 shows a stamp that says "Idle Gossip Sinks Ships" Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Kristin M. Hall)

Letters from a WWII soldier to his sweetheart offer an intimate picture of love during wartime

February 10, 2026

A trove of more than 200 letters from World War II that were found in a Tennessee home offers an intimate picture of love during wartime. Ray Whittaker attended school at the historically Black Meharry Medical College in Nashville. There he met and dated another student, Jane Dean. They lost contact for a time, but he wrote to her in 1942, stating that he was in the Army. Soon he was professing his love. A short four months later, they were married. The letters from their courtship and early marriage were donated to the Metro Nashville archive. Several are now on display digitally through the Nashville Public Library.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi listens as President Donald Trump speaks at an event on addiction recovery in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Attorney General Bondi will face questions from lawmakers as fallout over Epstein files continues

February 10, 2026

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts. Bondi is confronting a new wave of criticism stemming from the political saga that has dogged her term after the release of millions of additional Epstein disclosures that victims have slammed as sloppy and incomplete. It will be the first time the attorney general appears before Congress since a tumultuous hearing in October in which she repeatedly deflected questions and countered Democrats’ criticism of her actions with her own political attacks.

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the end of a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Netanyahu to urge expanded Iran talks during White House meeting as Trump says Tehran wants a deal

February 10, 2026

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to discuss new nuclear talks with Iran. The longtime Israeli leader is visiting the White House on Wednesday. It comes as both Tehran and Washington are projecting cautious optimism after holding indirect talks in Oman on Friday about how once again to approach negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. It remains unclear how much influence Netanyahu will have over Trump’s approach toward Iran. Trump said Tuesday that he wants “no nuclear weapons, no missiles.” Netanyahu’s office has said he wants Iran talks to include limits on Iran’s ballistic missile program and support for militant groups like the Palestinian Hamas and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

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Teachers, students and supporters picket outside of Mission High School in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Francisco parents scramble as teachers strike leaves 50,000 students out of school

February 10, 2026

Connor Haught is juggling work and child care as San Francisco faces a teachers strike with no end in sight. The strike has left nearly 50,000 students out of school. On Tuesday, the San Francisco Unified School District’s 120 schools remained closed for a second day. About 6,000 teachers are striking over wages, health benefits, and resources for special needs students. Parents like Haught are scrambling to plan activities for their children. Negotiations have been ongoing for nearly a year, with teachers demanding better pay and health care. Talks continued Tuesday, but no agreement has been reached.

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FILE - U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., waves at supporters at an election party, March 5, 2024, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Crowded Democratic field in California governor’s race might provide a rare opening for the GOP

February 10, 2026

How many Democrats are too many? In the race for California governor, so many Democratic candidates have crowded into the contest that party insiders have become fearful of a historic calamity in the making. It’s become mathematically possible that Democrats divide their vote so much that only two Republicans advance from the June primary to a November runoff. Democratic candidate and former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter’s campaign is warning “there’s a very real chance there could be only Republicans on November’s ballot.” A twin victory for GOP primary candidates remains a longshot. A Republican candidate hasn’t won a statewide election in California in two decades.

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Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) shoots over Utah forward Keanu Dawes (8) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Sharp makes 8 3s and sets school career record as No. 3 Houston drubs Utah 66-52

February 10, 2026

Emanuel Sharp set a school record for career 3-pointers and scored 27 points to lead No. 3 Houston over Utah 66-52. Sharp made eight 3-pointers Tuesday night, surpassing Marcus Sasser’s record. Houston is now 22-2 and has won five straight games. Joseph Tugler and Milos Uzan each added nine points. Keanu Dawes and Seydou Traore led Utah with 15 and 12 points, respectively. Houston’s aggressive defense stifled Utah, forcing turnovers and holding them to their lowest scoring output of the season. Utah has now lost six straight games.

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Ralph Lauren’s fall 2026 collection a mix of romantic adventure with metallic flair

February 10, 2026

Ralph Lauren evoked fresh takes on timeless designs during his Fall 2026 runway show. The 86-year-old designer revealed his latest collection at the Clock Tower building in Manhattan on Tuesday with guests including Anne Hathaway, singer Lana Del Rey and actor Lili Reinhart in attendance. He took his guests on an adventure into the English countryside with his fall collection. It was filled with earth toned looks accessorized with shimmery metallic detailing from silver belt chains to dazzling brooches. Lauren said in his show notes that he loves the adventure of fashion, describing his muse as a modernist with a nod to history.

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BYU guard Robert Wright III advances the ball against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Robert Wright III answers the boos in his return to Baylor and helps No. 22 BYU end its 4-game skid

February 10, 2026

Robert Wright III answered the boos in his return to Baylor, posting the first 30-point game of his career as No. 22 BYU ended a four-game losing streak with a 99-94 victory over the Bears. Wright backed out on a deal to return to Baylor for his sophomore season. He chose the Cougars, whose skid had sent them tumbling in the AP Top 25. Wright scored 30 points and top NBA prospect AJ Dybantsa had 36 for BYU. Wright said he was expecting the boos. Cougars coach Kevin Young praised the Baylor crowd for keeping it “classy.”

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Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.,speaks to reporters outside of federal court in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video

February 10, 2026

A grand jury in Washington has refused to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders,” according to a person familiar with the matter. The Justice Department opened an investigation into the video featuring Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin and four other Democratic lawmakers urging U.S. service members to follow established military protocols and reject orders they believe to be unlawful. All the lawmakers previously served in the military or at intelligence agencies.

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Cardi B’s cameo in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show leads to dispute on prediction markets

February 10, 2026

Cardi B was part of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show. What she did exactly, well, that turned into a perplexing question for two major prediction markets. At least one Kalshi trader filed a complaint with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over how the prediction market handled Sunday’s appearance by the Grammy-winning rapper. The result of a similar event contract on Polymarket also drew the ire of some users on that platform. There was some ambiguity surrounding whether Cardi B’s halftime appearance constituted a performance, leading to the dispute.

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A U.S. Capitol Police officer patrols on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Potential conflicts over celebrating America’s 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing

February 10, 2026

Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects. During a hearing Tuesday on the 250th anniversary commemoration, U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman of California said President Donald Trump and his allies are trying to “hijack the country’s 250th anniversary and sell access, hide his donors and rewrite history.” The commission formed by Congress to oversee the celebration has so far received just a quarter of the $100 million it was expecting. A White House spokesman said Trump wants to ensure that the country gets “the spectacular birthday it deserves.”

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Las Vegas Raiders new head coach Klint Kubiak, fourth from left, poses with from left, Marcus Allen, Mike Haynes, Howie Long, Jim Plunkett, general manager John Spytek and Charles Woodson during an introductory news conference at the NFL football team's training facility Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Raiders introduce new coach Klint Kubiak with a nod to their storied past

February 10, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders introduced Klint Kubiak as their new head coach. Kubiak is fresh off a Super Bowl win with the Seahawks. He faces the challenge of reviving a team that hasn’t won a playoff game since 2002. On Tuesday, he was joined by former Raiders stars such as Marcus Allen and Charles Woodson as he took the stage. Kubiak plans to hire new coordinators and decide on the No. 1 draft pick. Owner Mark Davis hinted at interest in quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Meanwhile, star player Maxx Crosby reportedly wants out, but Kubiak hopes to keep him in Las Vegas.

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FILE - Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa, left, takes a late throw from catcher Joey Bart during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7

February 10, 2026

Isiah Kiner-Falefa wishes he had taken a bigger lead off third base in the ninth inning of World Series Game 7 last year. Instructed by Toronto to stay close to third base to protect against getting picked off, he was forced out at the plate on Daulton Varsho’s bases-loaded grounder. Ernie Clement followed with an inning-ending flyout, and the Los Angeles Dodgers went on to win in 11 innings for their second straight title. Kiner-Falefa discussed the play Tuesday after finalizing a $6 million, one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.

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FILE - Pedestrians walk near a poster asking for the freedom of Colombian businessman and Venezuelan special envoy Alex Saab, in Caracas, Venezuela, Sept. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)

Close Maduro ally pardoned by Biden once again a target of US criminal investigation

February 10, 2026

The U.S. Justice Department is targeting Alex Saab, a businessman linked to Nicolás Maduro, in an investigation that could impact the U.S. prosecution of the deposed Venezuelan leader. That’s according to two former U.S. officials and another person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. Saab was pardoned by President Biden in 2023 but is under scrutiny again for his involvement in Venezuela’s CLAP program, which provided food staples to the poor. His whereabouts are currently unknown. Saab’s attorney insists he committed no crimes and should be shielded by the pardon.

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FILE - A sign marks an entrance to a Moderna building in Cambridge, Mass., May 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File)

Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine

February 10, 2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology. The company announced the news on Tuesday. The FDA’s decision reflects heightened scrutiny under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has criticized mRNA technology. Moderna received a “refusal-to-file” letter, objecting to its clinical trial methods. The FDA said the trial didn’t compare the new shot to the best available standard of care. Moderna has requested an urgent meeting with the FDA and noted it has applied for approval in Europe, Canada and Australia.

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Todd Lyons, acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) testifies during a House Committee on Homeland Security oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security: ICE CBP and USCIS, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

How the head of ICE responded to questions in Congress over Trump’s immigration policies

February 10, 2026

The heads of three Trump administration agencies have appeared before Congress to discuss immigration policies. The hearing follows the shooting deaths of two Americans in Minneapolis, which sparked outrage over the president’s agenda. Todd Lyons of Immigration and Customs Enforcement faced sharp questioning about officers wearing masks during arrests. Democrats criticized the practice, while Lyons defended it for officer safety. The hearing Tuesday also addressed the looming shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, with Democrats threatening to block funding unless changes are made.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after making a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors

February 10, 2026

LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs due to left foot arthritis. The decision will prevent him from qualifying for consideration for his 22nd straight appearance on an All-NBA team. James has been one of the three All-NBA postseason teams in each of his last 21 seasons, but this game will be the 18th that he has missed this season. Players must play in at least 65 games to be considered for end-of-season awards under the NBA’s current rules. Los Angeles is also holding out Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

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FILE - La Catedral Arena horse race track in Wilder, Idaho is seen in Oct. 22, 2025, three days after the FBI and other law enforcement agencies raided the property as part of a gambling investigation. (AP Photo/Rebecca Boone, File)

U.S. citizens and legal residents sue over aggressive immigration raid at Idaho horse racing track

February 10, 2026

Three Idaho families are suing over an immigration raid at a horse racing track last year. They claim state and federal law enforcement used unconstitutional tactics, detaining people because they appeared to be Latino and keeping them in zip ties for hours. The raid involved 200 officers and targeted a family-friendly event popular with the Latino community. The October raid came as part of an FBI-led investigation into allegations of illegal gambling, but only five people at the event were arrested in connection with the gambling investigation. More than 100 others were arrested on suspicion of immigration violations. The families, all U.S. citizens or lawful residents, are seeking class-action status and damages.

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FILE - Tony Vitello speaks as he is introduced as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants baseball team Oct. 30, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy, File)

Making transition from SEC to MLB, new Giants manager Tony Vitello enters 1st season ready to learn

February 10, 2026

Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than expected because of a team meeting that went longer than planned. The new San Francisco Giants manager had a lot to say on the first day of spring training. He also knows he’s got a lot to learn. The 47-year-old is one of the more fascinating stories in baseball this spring. Vitello is making the rare jump straight from a college dugout to Major League Baseball. Before coming to the Bay Area, he built the Tennessee Volunteers into a national powerhouse. The Giants are trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

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FILE - New York Mets' Francisco Lindor runs after hitting a double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sept. 28, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor to visit hand specialist

February 10, 2026

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hand. Lindor has experienced some soreness in the area around his left hand and wrist over the past couple days. David Stearns, the president of baseball operations for New York, says Lindor is going to visit a hand specialist on Wednesday to check his hamate bone. He could need surgery, but Stearns says the team is optimistic he would be ready for opening day even if he has the operation. Stearns also announced that Juan Soto is going to shift from right to left field.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a news conference in Blaine, Minn., Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

February 10, 2026

Gov. Tim Walz says the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end soon. He spoke with top Trump administration officials, including border czar Tom Homan and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Walz said Tuesday that he anticipates hearing more from the administration soon about the operation’s future. Walz emphasized a “trust but verify” approach, as the situation could change. Walz also hopes for cooperation on joint investigations into the shooting deaths of two Minnesotans by federal officers. The crackdown has impacted local businesses, with employees and customers staying away out of fear.

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The Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center, is seen Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Union City, Ga, near Atlanta, as FBI agents search at the main election facility. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

FBI search of Georgia offices tied to probe of possible 2020 election ‘defects,’ affidavit says

February 10, 2026

An FBI search of the elections hub in Fulton County, Georgia, is part of an investigation into possible “deficiencies or defects” in the vote count in the 2020 contest lost by President Donald Trump, according to an affidavit unsealed Tuesday. The allegations outlined in the affidavit are largely based on claims that have long been made by people who assert that there was fraud in the 2020 election. Audits, state officials, courts and Trump’s own former attorney general have rejected the idea that there was widespread fraud in the 2020 election that could have altered the outcome.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., points to a copy of his Verizon phone bill during a Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law hearing to examine Arctic Frost accountability, focusing on oversight of telecommunications carriers on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Republican lawmakers grill telecom officials over phone records access in Trump investigation

February 10, 2026

Republican lawmakers are decrying what they said are invasive tactics in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Republican senators pressed representatives from leading telecommunications companies Tuesday on their role in providing prosecutors with phone records of sitting members of Congress. Representatives for the companies defended their actions, stressing that they had followed the law even as they affirmed their commitment to lawmakers’ privacy. Special counsel Jack Smith’s team obtained the records of Republican lawmakers whom Trump was imploring on Jan. 6, 2021 to halt the congressional certification of his election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.

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FILE - Kyle Larson looks on prior to NASCAR's The Clash preseason auto race at Bowman Gray Stadium, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)

Child’s play: Reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson adds team owner to his renowned racing resume

February 10, 2026

Reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson has started a micro-racing team for his kids, adding trucks, trailers, cars and more. It will allow 11-year-old son Owen and 7-year-old daughter Audrey to race more often in 2026. Larson jokes about trying to keep 3-year-old son Cooper out of racing because “he’ll be tearing up the most equipment.” Larson hopes to avoid wrecks himself at the Daytona 500, where he’s winless in 12 tries. It’s the only regular NASCAR event in which the two-time series champ doesn’t have a top-five finish.

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FILE - The Saginaw passes construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting on the Detroit River connecting Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

U.S.-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project

February 10, 2026

The White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Ontario and Michigan, is set to open in 2026. But Trump has threatened to block it, demanding unspecified concessions as the two countries prepare to renegotiate a trade pact. The White House says all international infrastructure permits require a presidential permit, and that Trump would be within his right to change its parameters. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed confidence the issue will be resolved. The bridge, under construction since 2018, is a joint project between Canada and Michigan.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting at the State Department, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say

February 10, 2026

Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally as the Trump administration expands and steps up enforcement of a 30-year-old law that allows the federal government to revoke American passports until payments are made. That’s according to three U.S. officials familiar with the plan who spoke to The Associated Press. While passport revocations for unpaid child support have been permitted under 1996 legislation, the State Department had in the past acted only when someone applied to renew their travel document or sought other consular services. The officials say that starting soon the department will begin to revoke passports on its own initiative based on data shared with it by HHS.

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FILE - San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander warms up during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract

February 10, 2026

Justin Verlander is going back to his first big league team, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers. Verlander, who turns 43 on Feb. 20, is looking to rebound from a frustrating year with San Francisco. The deal for the three-time AL Cy Young Award winner includes $11 million in deferred payments starting in 2030. Verlander’s 266 victories are tied with Bob Feller and Eppa Rixey for 34th on baseball’s career list, while his 3,553 career strikeouts are eighth and closely trailing Don Sutton with 3,574.

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye walks off the field after losing to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Patriots QB Drake Maye has no plans for surgery on his throwing shoulder this offseason

February 10, 2026

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye doesn’t plan to have any surgical procedures on his throwing shoulder after receiving a pain-relieving injection before the Super Bowl. Despite the long playoff run, Maye doesn’t think he put any extra stress on this arm this season. He believes an extra hit in the AFC title game likely triggered the soreness that led to the pain injection. Left tackle Will Campbell revealed that a torn ligament in his knee sent him to injured reserve for four games late in the regular season. But he said he was healthy enough to play in the playoffs. Coach Mike Vrabel said there’s no plans to shift Campbell to another position.

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FILE - Democratic Congressman Tom Malinowski speaks during his election night party in Garwood, N.J., Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)

Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic US House special primary in New Jersey

February 10, 2026

Former congressman Tom Malinowski concedes to Analilia Mejia in New Jersey’s Democratic primary for the U.S. House special election. Mejia, a progressive activist and former political director for Bernie Sanders, overtook Malinowski by a narrow margin on election night. The Associated Press has not yet called the race. Mejia had endorsements from Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She previously served as deputy director of the Labor Department’s Women’s Bureau under President Joe Biden. Mejia would face Republican Joe Hathaway in the special general election on April 16. The district covers parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties.

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick listens during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims

February 10, 2026

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged that he had met with Jeffrey Epstein twice after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a child. It’s a reversal of Lutnick’s previous claim that he had cut ties with the late financier after 2005. He was questioned by Democrats during a Tuesday subcommittee hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee. But Lutnick is facing calls from several lawmakers for his resignation after the release of case files on Epstein contradicted Lutnick’s claims on a podcast last year that he had decided to “never be in the room” with Epstein again after a 2005 tour of Epstein’s home that disturbed Lutnick and his wife.

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President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One, early Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., after returning from a trip to Florida. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Governors won’t hold Trump meeting after White House only invited Republicans

February 10, 2026

The National Governors Association has decided not to hold a formal meeting with President Donald Trump. This decision comes after the White House planned to invite only Republican governors to the event. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, a Republican, shared this in a letter to fellow governors on Monday. The NGA’s mission is to represent all 55 governors, so the association will no longer facilitate the event. The NGA is scheduled to meet in Washington from February 19th to 21st. Representatives for Stitt, the White House, and the NGA didn’t immediately comment on the letter.

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FILE - A Netflix sign is displayed atop a building in Los Angeles, on Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Paramount sweetens offer for Warner Bros. shareholders in hostile takeover fight

February 10, 2026

Paramount is intensifying its efforts to take over Warner Bros. Discovery. On Tuesday, the company offered Warner shareholders an added “ticking fee” if the deal doesn’t close by year-end. Paramount also pledged to fund Warner’s proposed $2.8 billion breakup payout to Netflix under their merger agreement. Paramount’s offer otherwise remains at the same price of $30 per share in cash. Paramount aims to buy Warner for $77.9 billion but needs more shareholder support — and is again extending the deadline for its tender offer, which is now March 2. Meanwhile, Warner’s leadership has continued to back its $72 billion studio and streaming deal with Netflix. Both deals face tremendous antitrust scrutiny.

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FILE - Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, departs the chamber at the Capitol in Washington, on July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

February 10, 2026

Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins has announced her reelection bid, entering a closely watched race that Democrats have targeted in their effort to retake the Senate majority in Congress in this year’s midterm elections. Collins has defended the seat for decades, casting herself as a reflection of Maine’s independent spirit. However, Collins has faced criticism for not condemning President Donald Trump’s immigration tactics. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and oyster farmer Graham Platner are top Democratic challengers. Platner recently outraised both Mills and Collins. Collins previously defeated Democrat Sara Gideon in 2020 despite being outspent.

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Coffee is for sale at a grocery store Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on a lackluster tone

February 10, 2026

Shoppers pulled back the pace of their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on a lackluster tone. The report, issued by the Commerce Department on Tuesday, raised questions about shoppers’ ability to spend this year as they worry about a slowing job market and uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s tariffs and their impact on prices. Retail sales were flat in December from November, when business was up 0.6%. Economists were expecting a 0.4% increase for December.

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This image provided by Gainesville Police Department shows a small plane that made an emergency landing on a street in Gainesville, Ga., Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Gainesville, Ga., Police Department via AP)

Small plane makes emergency landing on a busy Georgia road and strikes 3 vehicles

February 10, 2026

Authorities say a single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a busy road in a Georgia, striking three vehicles and leaving two people with minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration and Gainesville police say the Hawker Beechcraft BE-36 landed Monday in Gainesville, Georgia, northeast of Atlanta, due to reported engine issues. Gainesville police say the plane struck three cars, dislodging a fuel tank into one of them, and two people were taken to a hospital with minor injuries. Pilot Thomas Rogers told WAGA-TV that they lost their engine while taking off. He says they tried to glide back, but realized they wouldn’t make it.

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FILE - The Target logo displayed on a sign outside a store, Nov. 18, 2025, in Salem, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Target CEO reshapes his leadership team in first big move since taking over this month

February 10, 2026

Target CEO Michael Fiddelke is reshuffling his leadership team and making other changes shortly after stepping into the top job at the retailer that has struggled operationally. Rick Gomez, the 23-year Target veteran who oversees a the chains’ vast inventory of merchandise, will leave the company and Jill Sando, the chief merchandising officer overseeing a handful of categories like apparel and home and who has been with the company since 1997, will retire. Lisa Roath, who oversaw food, essentials and cosmetics, will take Fiddelke’s previous job as chief operating officer, the company said Tuesday. Cara Sylvester, who had been chief guest experience officer, will become the company’s chief merchandising officer. The changes will allow Target to move with greater speed, Fiddelke said.

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A United States Border Patrol agent gestures to a car while conducting immigration enforcement operations, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Trump’s immigration chiefs are set to testify in Congress following protester deaths

February 10, 2026

The heads of agencies enforcing President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda are set to testify before Congress. This comes amid scrutiny over the shooting deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis by Homeland Security officers. Todd Lyons of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Scott of Customs and Border Protection, and Joseph Edlow of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will appear before the House Committee on Homeland Security. Critics argue ICE and CBP officers use excessive force and violate rights. Lyons, who has led ICE since March, defends his officers’ tactics. The administration’s mass deportation strategy faces growing criticism and declining public support.

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Ryan O'Neil, left, and Kate Weaver of West Bloomfield, Mich., look at a photo that they took of the Bill of Rights during their visit to the National Archives Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

‘We hold these truths’: Viewing the Declaration of Independence, visitors reflect on America at 250

February 10, 2026

America’s 250th anniversary arrives at a time of deep political divisions and, in some quarters, heightened anxiety over whether representative government in the world’s oldest democracy can be sustained. Cultural institutions, sporting events, even entire communities are polarized. If there is any place the bitter partisanship is set aside, even temporarily, it is in the rotunda of the National Archives. This is home to the nation’s founding documents, including the one that will be commemorated this year, the Declaration of Independence. Its significance was not lost on those who visited on a recent day. Even as the crowd grew, the room was filled with a sense that people knew they were in the presence of something momentous.

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FILE - The White House is seen from the Washington Monument Feb. 4, 2026,, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)

How Americans’ optimism about their future has changed, according to new polling

February 10, 2026

A new Gallup poll reveals that Americans’ optimism about their future is at a low. Only 59% of U.S. adults rate their future life satisfaction highly, which is the lowest measure since Gallup began asking the question almost 20 years ago. The dip highlights the growing gloom in the country in recent years. Democrats and Hispanic Americans, in particular, are in a darker mood. But even with President Donald Trump back in the White House and his party in control of both houses of Congress, Republicans aren’t feeling as good about the present or the future as they were at the end of Trump’s first term.

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