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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 - 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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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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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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People wait outside Thomas S. Wootton High School for students in Rockville Md., Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, after a person was shot inside the school. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Person is shot in a high school in Maryland and a suspect is in custody, police say

February 9, 2026

A person has been shot inside a high school in Maryland. Police have one person in custody related to the shooting. Police say there is no further threat to the public. Officers were dispatched Monday afternoon after reports of shots fired at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville. The campus remains on lockdown. An administrator at the school says police are on site and students are in classrooms. Rockville is a suburb of Washington, D.C., and the seat of Montgomery County, Maryland’s most populous.

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Officials deny seeking quick end to asylum claims for the Minneapolis family of 5-year-old

February 9, 2026

Federal authorities have denied attempting to expedite an end to asylum claims for the family of a 5-year-old boy who was detained with his father during the immigration crackdown that has shaken the Minneapolis area. Images of Liam Conejo Ramos wearing a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack surrounded by immigration officers stirred outrage over the crackdown. Danielle Molliver, a lawyer for the boy and his father, told the New York Times that the government’s attempts to expedite the deportation proceedings “extraordinary” and possibly “retaliatory.” The government denied targeting the family, with Homeland Security official Tricia McLaughlin saying “these are regular removal proceedings.”

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FILE - A pedestrian walks past a San Francisco Unified School District office building in San Francisco, Feb. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file)

San Francisco public schoolteachers strike over wages and health benefits

February 9, 2026

Thousands of public schoolteachers in San Francisco have gone on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years. They are demanding higher wages, better health benefits and more resources for special needs students. The San Francisco Unified School District closed all 120 schools Monday and offered independent study to some of the district’s 50,000 students. The union is asking for a 9% raise over two years. The district is facing a $100 million deficit and countered with a 6% increase over three years. Negotiations have been ongoing for nearly a year without reaching a new contract.

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A couple dressed as a bride and groom participate in the Bad Bunny performance during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Yes, there was a real wedding during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

February 8, 2026

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show featured a real wedding. About five minutes into the performance at Levi’s Stadium, a couple was married on stage. The officiant declared them husband and wife, and they shared a kiss surrounded by dancers and musicians. Lady Gaga and Los Sobrinos, a Puerto Rican salsa band, performed as part of the celebration. Bad Bunny later joined them for a song. His representative confirmed the couple was truly married during the show. The couple had invited Bad Bunny to their wedding, but he suggested they be part of his halftime show instead.

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BYU head coach Kevin Young stands on the baseline in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Big 12 issues $50,000 fine to Oklahoma State for anti-Mormon chants during game against BYU

February 8, 2026

The Big 12 Conference says it has fined Oklahoma State $50,000 following an investigation into inappropriate chants referencing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormons. The latest happened during a men’s basketball game against BYU last week. The Big 12 said it wouldn’t tolerate behavior that targets or demeans others. BYU coach Kevin Young said after a 99-92 loss at Oklahoma State that he heard “F— The Mormons” chants coming out of the student section. BYU is the flagship school for the LDS church. Oklahoma State said it respected the Big 12’s decision and wouldn’t appeal the fine.

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Lit candles next to a sign from neighbors supporting the Guthrie family outside of Nancy Guthrie’s house in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)

Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing

February 8, 2026

The investigation into the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, continues. Authorities believe she was taken last weekend. Savannah Guthrie addressed potential kidnappers in a social media video, stating the family is prepared to pay for her safe return. The FBI is reviewing a message sent to a Tucson TV station. Multiple ransom letters have been received, but their credibility is unclear. Concerns grow for Nancy’s health due to her need for daily medication. The case has captured national attention.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) attempts to pass over Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Harden scores 23 in Cavaliers debut, Mitchell leads with 35 in 132-126 win over Kings

February 7, 2026

James Harden scores 23 points in his Cavaliers debut, helping Cleveland secure a 132-126 victory over Sacramento. Donovan Mitchell adds 35 points on Saturday night. The Kings suffer their 12th straight loss. Harden joined Cleveland from the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The trade involved Darius Garland and a second-round draft pick. Jarrett Allen contributed 29 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who have won eight of their last nine games. Nique Clifford led Sacramento with 30 points. The Kings haven’t won since January 16 and have lost six straight at home.

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) sticks his hands in his jersey during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Nikola Jokic passes Oscar Robertson for 2nd most triple-doubles in NBA history

February 7, 2026

Nikola Jokic earned another game ball from his Denver Nuggets teammates after achieving another triple-double. He records 22 points, 17 assists, and 14 rebounds, surpassing Oscar Robertson for No. 2 on the NBA’s career list with his 182nd regular-season triple-double. This performance leads the Nuggets to a 136-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, is making his mark, trailing only Russell Westbrook on the career list. Nuggets coach David Adelman praises Jokic’s unique skills, while teammate Jamal Murray expects even more record-breaking performances from him.

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15), right, handles the ball as Chicago Bulls center Nick Richards (13) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Nikola Jokic passes Oscar Robertson for 2nd-most triple-doubles as Nuggets top Bulls 136-120

February 7, 2026

Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds to pass Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history and the Denver Nuggets ended a three-game skid with a 136-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls. It was Jokic’s 182nd regular-season triple-double, 19th this season and second in as many games. He trails only Russell Westbrook, who has 207. Jamal Murray added 28 points and 11 assists for the Nuggets. Matas Buzelis scored 21 points for the Bulls, who have lost four straight.

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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, center, goes up to shoot against Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, left, and forward Onyeka Okongwu, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Bridges stars as the Hornets beat the Hawks 126-119 for their 9th straight win

February 7, 2026

Miles Bridges scored 26 points, Kon Knueppel had 23 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-119 for their ninth straight win. LaMelo Ball added 19 points and nine assists as Charlotte improved to 12-3 in its last 15 games. Brandon Miller scored 16 points, and Moussa Diabate finished with 11 points and 15 rebounds. The Hornets’ win streak is the longest active streak in the NBA and the best run for the franchise since it also won nine in a row during the 1998-99 season. Jalen Johnson had 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Atlanta, which had won six of eight.

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FILE - Baltimore Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin pitches during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Peter Casey, File)

Baltimore Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration, first win this year for clubs who trail 5-1

February 7, 2026

The Baltimore Orioles have won their salary arbitration case against pitcher Keegan Akin. Akin was awarded $2,975,000 instead of his $3,375,000 request. The decision was made by arbitrators John Stout, Jeanne Charles, and Samantha Tower. Akin, a 30-year-old left-hander, had a 5-4 record with a 3.41 ERA last season. He can become a free agent after this year’s World Series. Players lead 5-1 in arbitration cases this year. Two cases have been argued with decisions pending, and five more hearings are scheduled for next week.

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Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

February 7, 2026

Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, has died. He was 47. Arnold’s death comes months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. The band says in a statement that Arnold died Saturday “surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep.” 3 Doors Down formed in Mississippi in 1995 and four years later received a Grammy nomination for the breakout hit “Kryptonite.” The band says Arnold wrote the song in math class when he was 15 years old. The group’s debut album, “The Better Life,” sold over 6 million copies.

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Counterprotesters demonstrate against Jake Lang on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building on 1-month anniversary of woman’s death

February 7, 2026

Police have arrested at least several protesters outside a federal building in Minneapolis on the one-month anniversary of Renee Good’s death. A federal immigration officer shot and killed Good in her car in Minneapolis on Jan. 7. Her death and that of another protester, Alex Pretti, just weeks later have sparked outrage over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Scores of protesters gathered Saturday outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building. The crowd threw bottles and sex toys at police officers. The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that police started making arrests after the crowd threw ice chunks and hit a deputy in the head. No one from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office responded to messages from The Associated Press seeking details.

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The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Caitlin O'Hara)

What to know about Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping and the race to find her

February 6, 2026

It’s been a week since “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappeared from her home in Arizona in what authorities say was a kidnapping. Investigators have been examining ransom notes and looking for evidence but have not named a suspect. On Friday, officers returned to 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie’s home near Tucson and to the surrounding neighborhood to continue their search. Family members told officials they last saw Nancy Guthrie at 9:48 p.m. on Jan. 31 when they dropped her off at home after they ate dinner and played games together. The next day, family learned she didn’t attend church. They reported her missing after they checked on her.

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Alberto Castañeda Mondragón poses for a portrait at an apartment Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)

Takeaways from AP report on immigrant who says ICE officers beat him during Minnesota arrest

February 6, 2026

A Mexican immigrant who suffered a broken skull last month in Minnesota says he was beaten by immigration officers in an unprovoked attack. Alberto Castañeda Mondragón says the federal agents began hitting him right after they pulled him from a vehicle. He was hospitalized with eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Officers claimed he ran into a wall, but medical staff immediately doubted that account. His case has sparked calls for accountability and transparency, but it’s not clear whether any authorities are investigating. The Department of Homeland Security has not responded to repeated requests for comment on the case.

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FILE - Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Darron Lee (50) plays against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Former Jets 1st-round pick Darron Lee charged with 1st-degree murder in Tennessee

February 6, 2026

Former New York Jets player Darron Lee has been arrested in Tennessee and charged with first-degree murder. Authorities identified him as the suspect in the death of his girlfriend and took him into custody on Thursday. The Hamilton County sheriff’s office reported the incident. The victim’s identity has not been released. Lee, a former Ohio State linebacker, was the Jets’ 20th overall pick in 2016. He played 58 games with the Jets, Kansas City, and Buffalo from 2016 to 2020. Lee also faces charges of tampering with evidence, with additional charges possible as the investigation continues.

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FILE - Cincinnati Reds' Graham Ashcraft pumps his fast after the last out top of the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar, File)

Reds’ Graham Ashcraft and Rays’ Edwin Uceta win arbitration cases as players improve to 5-0

February 6, 2026

Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta have won their salary arbitration cases, improving players to 5-0 this year. Ashcraft will receive $1.75 million instead of the Cincinnati Reds’ $1.25 million offer. Uceta will be paid $1,525,000, rather than the Tampa Bay Rays’ $1.2 million proposal. The decision for Uceta was kept sealed until Friday. In other cases, Tarik Skubal, Kyle Bradish, and Yainer Diaz also won their hearings. Two cases have been argued with decisions withheld until next week. Six players remain scheduled for hearings through Feb. 13.

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Body believed to be Lil Jon’s son is found dead in pond near Atlanta

February 6, 2026

Police have found a body believed to be Nathan Smith, the son of rapper Lil Jon, in a pond north of Atlanta. Smith, known as D.J. Young Slade, left his home in Milton under unusual circumstances early Tuesday. Lil Jon says in a statement that he and Smith’s mother are devastated by the loss of their kind and caring son. Police say he ran out of his house without a phone and may have been disoriented. After an extensive search, divers located the body on Friday. Authorities say there is no indication of foul play, but the investigation remains open.

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Pioneer Bank & Trust Invests $13,000 in Community Mobility for Belle Fourche

February 6, 2026

BELLE FOURCHE, SD — Pioneer Bank & Trust is proud to announce an $8,000 contribution to Prairie Hills Transit to support essential transportation services in western South Dakota. This donation, when coupled with another $5,000 contribution last March, underscores the bank’s commitment to the community and ensuring residents have reliable access to healthcare, employment, and […]

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FILE - Actor Timothy Busfield smiles before an NFL football game in Detroit, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child

February 6, 2026

A New Mexico grand jury has indicted Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child. A county district attorney announced the indictment Friday in a social media post. Authorities had issued an arrest warrant for Busfield over allegations of misconduct from when he was working as a director on the set of the TV series “The Cleaning Lady.” Busfield has denied the allegations. He turned himself in to authorities and later was released from jail.

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The blocked road to a neighborhood in Flagstaff, Arizona, where police say a man opened fire at officers is seen Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey)

Arizona authorities to release more details on police helicopter that crashed during shootout

February 6, 2026

Authorities say they will release more information Friday about an Arizona law enforcement helicopter crash that killed the pilot and a trooper on board. The crash happened at the end of a police shootout with a domestic violence suspect Wednesday night in Flagstaff. The suspect’s identity has not been released. Police say the almost two-hour gunbattle began when the suspect shot at officers, then fired on them from multiple rooftops. The suspect was taken into custody soon after the crash and to a hospital with nonfatal gunshot wounds. What caused the helicopter to crash remains unclear but authorities are calling it an “accident.”

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Alabama center Charles Bediako (14) cheers to his teammates after a score against Missouri during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey issues affidavit supporting NCAA in Bediako eligibility case

February 5, 2026

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey eleased an affidavit backing the NCAA in its eligibility case against Alabama’s Charles Bediako. Bediako is playing in the SEC for the Crimson Tide over two years after signing an NBA two-way contract. Bediako has appeared in four games and has averaged 9.5 points and 5 rebounds in four games since a Tuscaloosa (Alabama) circuit court judge granted him a temporary restraining order allowing him to play. An injunction hearing on Bediako’s case is set for Friday.

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First responders work the scene of a fatal crash outside of a 99 Ranch Market, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

3 dead, several hurt after vehicle crashes into Los Angeles grocery store, authorities say

February 5, 2026

Authorities say three people were killed and at least six others were seriously hurt when a car slammed into a grocery store in Los Angeles. The LA Fire Department says the crash was reported shortly after noon at a 99 Ranch Market in the city’s Westwood neighborhood. A spokesperson says three victims died at the scene, and paramedics are treating six or seven patients, some in serious condition. Preliminary reports say the driver was a female, but it wasn’t immediately known if she was among the injured or dead. TV news footage showed a large fire department response with a triage area set up outside the store on Westwood Boulevard.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

The San Francisco 49ers will play the LA Rams in the first regular-season NFL game in Australia

February 5, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers will be the team facing the Los Angeles Rams in the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Australia next season, the league said Thursday. The league had announced last year that it will be playing a game in 2026 in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a venue that holds about 100,000 spectators. The Rams were also announced last year as the home team for that game, part of a multi-year commitment to play in Melbourne. The NFL will play a record nine international games next season, including the league’s first games in Paris and Rio de Janeiro.

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FILE - Canada forward Gavin McKenna (9) controls the puck during the second period of an IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship bronze medal game against Finland, Jan. 5, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn, File)

Top NHL prospect and Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault

February 5, 2026

Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna has been charged with felony assault for allegedly breaking a man’s jaw and knocking out a tooth in an altercation last weekend. Police say McKenna twice punched the 21-year-old man in the face, requiring him to undergo surgery. The 18-year-old McKenna is the presumptive top pick in this summer’s NHL draft. He was arraigned and released on $20,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 11. The incident happened in the hours after Penn State lost to No. 2 Michigan State in an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium.

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BYU head coach Kevin Young stands on the baseline in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

BYU coach says ‘F The Mormons’ chants at Oklahoma St. show there’s ‘too much hate in the world’

February 5, 2026

A BYU sports team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year and the Big 12 again announced that the conference is looking into the matter. BYU men’s basketball coach Kevin Young said after a 99-92 loss at Oklahoma State on Wednesday night that he heard “F The Mormons” chants coming out of the student section. Colorado and Arizona issued apologies for the same chants heard during football games last season. So did Arizona after a basketball game last season.

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Inside the toxic legacy of America’s multibillion-dollar carpet empire

February 5, 2026

A new investigation shows how chemicals used for decades to make carpets stain resistant have contaminated swaths of the South. As carpet executives in northwest Georgia grappled with the health and environmental risks of PFAS, known widely as forever chemicals, they coordinated privately with the local public water utility, effectively shielding their companies from oversight. Carpet makers kept using PFAS even after scientists linked it to human health threats, including certain cancers. Major carpet companies point out their chemical suppliers hid the risks for years, and say they’ve complied with all regulations and have stopped using PFAS.

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Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills pilot and trooper during shooter response

February 5, 2026

An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to an active shooter situation has crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper who was a paramedic. The department says the helicopter was assisting the Flagstaff Police Department and other law enforcement agencies on Wednesday night. The department will work with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board on the crash investigation. The suspect suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds and was taken into custody. No one else was injured.

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Emergency crews evacuate patients and battle blaze at Pennsylvania hospital

February 5, 2026

Emergency crews battled a blaze and evacuated patients from a hospital in Pennsylvania as fire engulfed part of the facility. A hospital spokesperson says all patients, staff and visitors were safely evacuated from Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City. Emergency responders were continuing to work at the scene early Thursday. Gov. Josh Shapiro said in a social media post that the state’s police, emergency management agency and health department had helped to evacuate patients and secure the area. In video and photos posted online, flames can be seen shooting out from the top of what appears to be the hospital’s Orthopedic Institute. Dickson City is about 6 miles north of Scranton.

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FILE - Montana coach Bobby Hauck talks Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, about the team's NCAA Football Championship Subdivision title game against top-rated South Dakota State in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Hawkins,File)

Montana’s Hauck says he’s retiring because he doesn’t like dealing with the changes in college game

February 4, 2026

Montana football coach Bobby Hauck has announced his retirement effective immediately. The Big Sky Conference’s all-time wins leader said he doesn’t enjoy his job anymore because of the direction college football has taken in recent years. Bobby Kennedy, who finished his first season as receivers coach, will succeed Hauck. The 61-year-old Hauck had two stints totaling 14 years with the Grizzlies and led the team to eight Big Sky championships, 13 playoff appearances and four national championship games. The 2025 team was 13-2 and reached the national semifinals.

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FILE - Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners, Oct. 10, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Tarik Skubal goes to arbitration with Tigers, asking for record $32 million instead of $19 million

February 4, 2026

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is in a record-setting salary arbitration hearing. The left-hander is asking for $32 million, while the Detroit Tigers are offering $19 million. A two-time All-Star, the 29-year-old Skubal is 54-37 with a 3.08 ERA in six major league seasons. A decision is expected Thursday. Skubal will be eligible for free agency after the World Series. He was 13-6 with an AL-best 2.21 ERA last year. Players have won both decisions so far, Kyle Bradish and Yainer Diaz. Seven more players are scheduled for hearings through Feb. 13.

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FILE - Pat Mahomes, father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, arrives to Mile High Stadium prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Oct. 1, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Patrick Mahomes’ father arrested after authorities say he violated DWI probation

February 4, 2026

The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been arrested in Texas after authorities said he violated his probation from a conviction for driving while intoxicated. Authorities say Patrick “Pat” Mahomes Sr. was arrested Tuesday during a meeting with his probation officer after a warrant was obtained for a probation violation. He remained jailed in Tyler on Wednesday. The elder Mahomes pleaded guilty in August 2024 to a DWI charge and was sentenced to five years probation. According to a probation violation report, he had a high alcohol reading on his ankle monitor on Jan. 1. His attorney did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press.

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Firefighters with the Norwalk Fire department hoist a swan up a ladder on a stretcher after freeing it from the ice on the Norwalk River, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 in Norwalk, Conn. (Norwalk Fire Department via AP)

Firefighters rescue swan stuck in frozen Connecticut river

February 4, 2026

Firefighters came to the rescue of a swan found stuck in a frozen Connecticut river this week. Norwalk Fire Department crews donned cold-water rescue suits and used ropes to carefully go out on the ice-covered Norwalk River on Tuesday. They soon found the swan’s feet were frozen into the ice, and it took them about 30 minutes to free the bird and bring it to shore. It’s not clear how long the swan may have been stuck before it was discovered, and firefighters initially were concerned the bird had died. But as they approached, they noticed movement and quickly became optimistic about their rescue effort.

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FILE - New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference, Dec. 15, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

New York attorney general to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration agents

February 3, 2026

New York’s attorney general has announced plans to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration enforcement actions in the state. Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday said the initiative will send observers in purple safety vests to areas of reported immigration enforcement activity to collect information “that may inform future legal action.” Tensions remain high nationwide over President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown, particularly following the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota. Videos of agents conducting immigration arrests throughout the country have drawn criticism over heavy-handed tactics, often going viral online.

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FILE - A memorial for Eric Duprey is seen in the Bronx borough of New York, Aug. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jake Offenhartz, File)

New York police officer charged in cooler throw death says he was trying to protect colleagues

February 3, 2026

A New York City police sergeant who hurled a plastic cooler at a man fleeing officers on a motorized scooter, causing a crash that killed the driver, says he was trying to protect other officers from being injured. Testifying Monday at his manslaughter trial, Erik Duran said he wasn’t trying to injure Eric Duprey, when he threw the cooler full of ice, water and sodas in August 2023. Authorities have said Duprey had just sold drugs to an undercover officer when he tried to drive off. Duprey, who wasn’t wearing a helmet, lost control of his scooter and crashed into a tree before falling to the pavement. He suffered fatal head injuries and died almost instantaneously.

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FILE - Erin Jackson of the United States hoists an American flag after winning the gold medal in the speedskating women's 500-meter race at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, file)

Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics

February 3, 2026

Speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca have been chosen as the U.S. flagbearers for the Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Del Duca, a sergeant in the Army, is the first bobsledder in 70 years to carry the flag.The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced the names on Tuesday.Del Duca, with deep Italian roots, finds the opportunity especially meaningful as the games are in Italy. The opening ceremony will be unique, with events spread across several Italian cities.

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Texas Tech forward Lejuan Watts (3) attempts to guard Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

Peterson finally finishes for No. 11 Kansas, hitting two late 3s to beat No. 13 Texas Tech

February 2, 2026

Kansas standout freshman Darryn Peterson finally finished a game for the No. 11 Jayhawks. And he finished off No. 13 Texas Tech with two 3-pointers in the final 1:20 of a 64-61 road win Monday night. Peterson scored 19 points while playing a season-high 35 minutes, with his only field goals in the second half those late 3s. Two days earlier, Peterson scored 18 points in the first half but didn’t play the final 16:46 of a win over then-No. 13 BYU because of cramping. The 6-foot-5 guard has dealt with ankle, hamstring and calf injuries while missing 10 games for 17-5 Kansas.

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Kansas guard Darryn Peterson dribbles during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

Darryn Peterson hits two late 3s as No. 11 Kansas wins 64-61 at No. 13 Texas Tech

February 2, 2026

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson scored 19 points, including two 3-pointers in the final 1:20 for his only field goals of the second half, and the 11th-ranked Jayhawks overcame a late nine-point deficit to beat No. 13 Texas Tech 64-61. Peterson, who played a season-high 35 minutes, hit a 3 from the right corner with 1:20 left to tie the game at 61. His next one, with 44 seconds remaining, put the Jayhawks ahead to stay in their sixth consecutive win. The Red Raiders, playing without starting point guard Christian Anderson, had a 59-50 lead with 6:05 to go but made only one of their last 12 shots while Kansas closed on a 14-2 run. Melvin Council Jr. had 16 points and Flory Bidunga scored 14 for the Jayhawks.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during his state of the NFL news conference on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in San Jose, Calif., ahead of the Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Roger Goodell: No formal talks with union about adding 18th NFL game

February 2, 2026

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said there have been no discussions with the union about adding an 18th game to the season and said lengthening the season again was not inevitable. The NFL added a 17th game in 2021 and Goodell has expressed interest in the past about adding an 18th game in place of one of the three exhibition games each team plays every season. Goodell said a number of issues would have to be discussed with the union before an 18th game was added, including whether a second bye week was needed and the size of rosters.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during his state of the NFL news conference on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in San Jose, Calif., ahead of the Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Goodell: NFL must re-evaluate minority hiring after just 1 head coaching job went to a minority

February 2, 2026

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league needs to re-evaluate its approach to minority hiring after an offseason coaching cycle that saw only one of 10 head coaching jobs go to a minority and none to Black candidates. There are slated to be only three Black head coaches in the NFL next season. There were 10 head coach openings this season and none of them were filled by a Black coach. Robert Saleh, who is of Lebanese descent, was the only minority to get a job when he was hired by Tennessee.

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FILE - Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) looks to throw a pass during the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against Illinois, Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar files lawsuit in Knoxville seeking additional year of eligibility

February 2, 2026

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has filed a lawsuit as he bids for an extra year of eligibility that would allow him to play this fall. The complaint filed in Knox County Chancery Court in Tennessee argues that Aguilar should be allowed a fourth year of playing Division I football rather than having the years he spent in junior college count against his eligibility. Aguilar played at Diablo Valley (California) Community College from 2021-22 before spending the 2023-24 seasons at Applachian State. He completed 67.3% of his passes for 3,565 yards with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for Tennessee in 2025.

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Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (27) passes against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Kevin Durant misses Rockets game vs. Pacers after hurting ankle by stepping on fan’s foot

February 2, 2026

All-Star forward Kevin Durant is not playing for the Houston Rockets on Monday night after spraining his left ankle when he stepped on a fan’s foot during a recent game. Coach Ime Udoka provided the update about 90 minutes before his team was scheduled to play at the Indiana Pacers, saying Durant “tweaked” the ankle. He provided no timetable for a return. Durant was just selected to his 16th All-Star team and played nearly 38 1/2 minutes in Saturday’s 111-107 victory over Dallas. Reed Sheppard is expected to replace Durant in the lineup. The 37-year-old Durant is averaging a team-best 26.2 points per game.

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FILE - New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch arrives for NFL owners meetings, in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

NFL says it will look into Giants co-owner Steve Tisch’s association with Jeffrey Epstein

February 2, 2026

The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The statement said the NFL is aware of the reports and will look into the matter “to understand the facts.” The statement came before Commissioner Roger Goodell was scheduled to hold his annual state of the league address to kick off Super Bowl week.

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FILE - Virginia Commonwealth head coach Beth O'Boyle cheers her team against Dayton during the first half of the women's Atlantic 10 championship NCAA college basketball game, March 8, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)

VCU fires winningest women’s hoops coach Beth O’Boyle amid disappointing season

February 2, 2026

Virginia Commonwealth has fired coach Beth O’Boyle, who was in her 12th season leading the women’s basketball program. The Rams are 8-15 overall and 4-7 in the Atlantic 10 Conference this season. Hired in 2014, O’Boyle is the winningest coach in school history, going 191-168. She led VCU to a conference title in 2019 and an NCAA Tournament bid in 2021. The Rams went 7-22 in 2022-23, then won 26 games the next season. The school announced Monday it won’t renew her contract, and she won’t coach the remainder of the season. Assistant coach Kirk Crawford will serve as interim coach.

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Gas explosion in New Hampshire sparks a fire at a mental health facility

February 2, 2026

A natural gas explosion ripped through a building for mental health services in Nashua, New Hampshire, and sparked a fire. Emergency crews have warned nearby residents to evacuate the area. The building houses a Greater Nashua Mental Health facility, which offers various services, including deaf services and substance misuse support. A state emergency alert warned of a potential gas leak, urging people nearby to extinguish burners and other flames. It is not immediately known if anyone was inside the building during the explosion or if any injuries have been reported. The building is located about three miles from the Nashua airport.

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The Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff, Ariz., is shown Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey)

3 fraternity members arrested in death of Northern Arizona student following rush event

February 2, 2026

A Northern Arizona University student has died after a night of drinking at a fraternity event. The death has led to the arrest of three fraternity members and an investigation by the school. Police say the 18-year-old male student was found unresponsive at a home by police officers on Saturday after bystanders performed CPR on him. Lawyers for the three fraternity members arrested didn’t immediately return telephone calls seeking comment. The international leader of the fraternity says the group encourages its members to participate in the investigation into the student’s death and is committed to understanding what led to it.

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FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a news conference Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Recreational marijuana and 21 other citizen initiatives fail to qualify for Florida’s 2026 ballot

February 2, 2026

A proposed amendment to Florida’s constitution that would have allowed recreational marijuana use for adults has failed to qualify for the 2026 ballot. The Florida Department of State announced Sunday that recreational marijuana and 21 other amendments proposed by initiative petition failed to meet the legal requirements for placement on the November general election ballot. The deadline for signatures to qualify for the midterm election was Sunday. Smart & Safe Florida, the group behind the marijuana amendment, said they believed they would have the 880,062 signatures needed but state records show the petition is about 100,000 signatures short on Monday.

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A boat sails in front of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

NBC bringing Super Bowl pregame show to Alcatraz Island

February 2, 2026

The Super Bowl pregame show will be headed to Alcatraz Island. NBC announced Monday that the network will broadcast part of its pregame show before Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks from the island that used to be the site of a maximum security federal prison. The island has turned into a popular museum where more than 1 million visitors come each year.

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One person is arrested after a suspected biolab is found at Las Vegas home

February 2, 2026

Federal and local authorities are investigating after a suspected biological laboratory was found inside a home in Las Vegas over the weekend. One person was arrested. SWAT officers served a search warrant on Saturday after receiving a tip that a biolab was located at the residence on the city’s east side. A police statement Monday says investigators “located evidence of possible biological material, including refrigerators containing vials with unknown liquids.” Sheriff Kevin McMahill says there’s no threat to the community. Officials planned to release further details at a Monday afternoon news conference.

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FILE - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Yoán Moncada runs to first base after hitting a double during the seventh inning of a baseball game agains the Kansas City Royals, Sept. 24, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh, File)

Third baseman Yoán Moncada finalizes $4 million, 1-year deal to stay with Los Angeles Angels

February 2, 2026

The Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract to keep third baseman Yoán Moncada. Moncada, who will be 31 in May, batted .234 with 12 homers, 35 RBIs and a .783 OPS over 84 games for Los Angeles last season. He was particularly effective at the plate with runners on base and at Angel Stadium. Moncada fills a need at third base for the Angels, who don’t expect to have Anthony Rendon in uniform for the final season of his disastrous $245 million, seven-year contract. Rendon has been injured for the majority of the past five seasons.

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FILE - Hawaii coach Benjy Taylor gestures to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UC Davis in the semifinals of the Big West Conference tournament, March 13, 2015, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Tuskegee men’s basketball coach Taylor handcuffed after intervening in postgame incident

February 2, 2026

Tuskegee men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed after intervening in an incident involving his team and members of Morehouse’s basketball and football teams over the weekend. A statement from his attorney says Taylor was concerned about Morehouse football players acting aggressively toward Tuskegee players and their parents during postgame handshakes on Saturday. The statement says the football players’ presence during the postgame handshake is prohibited by conference-mandated security protocols. After Taylor asked a second officer to enforce those protocols, the officer handcuffed him and escorted him from the court. Coach Taylor was not charged. Taylor has hired attorneys to represent him.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Packers add former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as defensive coordinator

February 2, 2026

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon is joining the Green Bay Packers’ staff as defensive coordinator. Coach Matt LaFleur announced the hire of Gannon on Monday. The Packers were seeking a new defensive coordinator after Jeff Hafley left to become the Miami Dolphins head coach. Gannon went 15-36 in three years at Arizona. He previously spent two seasons as the Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator. The Eagles had a franchise-record 70 sacks and reached the Super Bowl during Gannon’s final season in Philadelphia.

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San Francisco Bay Area rattled by series of early morning earthquakes

February 2, 2026

A series of small earthquakes rattled the San Francisco Bay Area in an area that’s had a lot of seismic activity in recent months. The most powerful of Monday’s quakes was a magnitude 4.2 that struck shortly after 7 a.m. just south of San Ramon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. At least a dozen other smaller quakes struck in the same area starting around 6:30 a.m. and continuing for more than an hour. There were no immediate reports of damage. Bay Area Rapid Transit said delays could result from trains briefly running at reduced speeds during track safety inspections. Shaking was felt more than 30 miles away in San Francisco.

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Traders Drew Cohen, left, and Dylan Halvorsan work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Wall Street opens higher while gold and silver claw back losses

February 2, 2026

Wild swings that swept through financial markets overnight are calming a bit as Wall Street opens for trading. U.S. stocks are falling modestly early Monday following gains in Europe and sharp drops in Asia, while gold and silver prices rallied back from severe earlier losses. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% and is on track for a fourth straight modest loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 173 points, and the Nasdaq composite lost 0.2%. Big technology stocks weighed on the market, including Nvidia, whose chips are powering much of the world’s move into artificial-intelligence technology. The losses were much worse in Asia, where AI winners plunged.

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FILE - Central Florida head coach Gus Malzahn looks on as players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, file)

Florida State’s Gus Malzahn, who previously led Auburn and UCF, retires from coaching at age 60

February 2, 2026

Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn is retiring from coaching. The 60-year-old Malzahn made the announcement after one season with the Seminoles. He previously served as head coach at UCF (2021-24), Auburn (2013-2020) and Arkansas State (2012). He won the 2010 national championship as an offensive coordinator at Auburn. He says “after 35 years, it’s time for me to step away from coaching.” Coach Mike Norvell promoted co-offensive coordinator and receivers coach Tim Harris Jr. to be the Seminoles’ offensive coordinator.

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Arizona authorities search for ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s missing 84-year-old mom

February 2, 2026

Authorities in Arizona are searching for the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said at a news conference Sunday night that Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at her home in the Tucson area. Her family reported her missing midday Sunday. Nanos says Nancy Guthrie has physical ailments, but no cognitive issues. He says the homicide team is also involved, which isn’t standard for such cases. But Nanos says “this one stood out” because of what was found at the scene. He isn’t ruling out foul play.

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George Morar, of Youngstown, Ohio., celebrates while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, to come out and make his prediction during the 140th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

The Latest: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil will predict winter’s end or 6 more weeks of cold

February 2, 2026

Tens of thousands of people are gathering for Punxsutawney Phil’s annual prediction. The groundhog, living in a tree stump, is to forecast on Monday whether the long, cold winter in the U.S. will continue for six more weeks or if an early spring is near. Phil’s handlers interpret his winks and nods. If Phil sees his shadow, it means more winter; if not, spring is coming. This event at Gobbler’s Knob dates back over a century and has ties to ancient European farming traditions. The festivities have grown since the 1993 movie Groundhog Day.

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Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) goes up to shoot against Oregon in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)

Stirtz scores career-high 32, Iowa beats Oregon 84-66 to extends Ducks’ skid to 8 games

February 1, 2026

Bennett Stirtz scored a career-high 32 points on 12-of-15 shooting and had seven assists to help Iowa beat short-handed Oregon 84-66 for its fourth win in a row. Oregon (8-14, 1-10) has lost eight straight — its last seven by an average of 16.9 points — and nine of its last 11. Kwame Evans Jr. had 18 points on 6-of-14 shooting, 1 of 7 from behind the arc, for the Ducks. Takai Simpkins, scored 16 points and Lindsay added 10. The Ducks were without Jackson Shelstad, Nate Bittle, Ege Demir and Devon Pryor due to various injuries. Drew Carter, a senior walk-on, made his first career start.

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Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20) has his shot blocked by Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Aho’s overtime goal lifts Hurricanes to 3-2 win over Kings

February 1, 2026

Sebastian Aho scored 1:25 into overtime to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Brandon Bussi made 11 saves to continue his dominant rookie season, while Jordan Staal and Alexander Nikishin also scored for the Hurricanes, who have earned at least a point in eight straight games. Samuel Helenius and Quinton Byfield scored for the Kings and Anton Forsberg made 31 saves. The Kings wrapped up their road trip with a 3-1-1 record with their game in Columbus postponed due to severe winter weather.

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Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) shoots against Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Rookie Will Riley scores season-high 18 as Wizards hand Kings their 9th straight loss, 116-112

February 1, 2026

Rookie Will Riley scored a season-high 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:07 left, and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings 116-112 in a matchup of last-place teams. AJ Johnson added 17 points and Bilal Coulibaly and Marvin Bagley III each scored 15 for the Wizards, who relied heavily on their reserves as they handed the Kings their ninth straight loss. Washington has won three of four since a nine-game skid. The Wizards began the night last in the Eastern Conference but moved one-half game ahead of Indiana. Zach LaVine scored 35 points and DeMar DeRozan had 32 for the Kings.

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Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) goes up to dunk the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Pistons rout Nets 130-77 in most-lopsided victory in franchise history

February 1, 2026

Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history. The 53-point margin topped the mark of 52 set in a 118-66 victory at Boston on Jan 31, 2003. The Nets had a 54-point loss — 120-66 — on Jan. 21 against New York. Cade Cunningham added 18 points, 12 assists and four steals. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons improved to 36-12 with their second straight victory. The Nets’ Egor Demin was 0 for 4 from 3-point range, ending his NBA rookie record of at least one 3 in 34 straight games.

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Illinois guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots against Nebraska guard Cale Jacobsen (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan)

Keaton Wagler scores 28, leads No. 9 Illinois to 11th straight win, 78-69 over No. 5 Nebraska

February 1, 2026

Keaton Wagler scored 28 points and No. 9 Illinois won its 11th straight game, beating No. 5 Nebraska 78-69 in the first matchup of top-10 teams the Cornhuskers have hosted. The Fighting Illini haven’t lost since falling 83-80 at home to Nebraska on Dec. 13. They held the Huskers to four field goals in the first 13 minutes of the second half. Nebraska lost its second straight after a 20-0 start. The Huskers were beaten on the road Tuesday by another top-10 opponent, No. 3 Michigan. Brendan Frager returned for Nebraska after missing the previous two games with an ankle injury and scored 20 points.

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Updating list of Grammy Awards winners

February 1, 2026

FKA twigs, Natalia Lafourcade, and Leon Thomas are among the early winners at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. The awards ceremony handed out 86 awards during the Premiere Ceremony on Sunday afternoon. Darren Criss hosted the event, which included performances and awards presentations. Some notable winners include FKA twigs for best dance/electronic album, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for best pop duo/group performance, and Leon Thomas for best R&B album. The Dalai Lama won best audio book, narration and storytelling recording. The main telecast begins at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS.

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Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters

February 1, 2026

The mayor of Portland, Oregon, has demanded that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave his city after federal agents launched tear gas at demonstrators — including young children — outside an ICE facility during a weekend protest. Mayor Keith Wilson characterized Saturday’s protest as peaceful. Witnesses said agents deployed tear gas, pepper balls and rubber bullets as thousands of marchers arrived at the South Waterfront facility. President Donald Trump said he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to have federal agents be vigilant in guarding U.S. government facilities. Messages were sent Sunday to the Department of Homeland Security seeking to confirm details of the incident.

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Police officer killed, another seriously wounded in hotel room shootout in Georgia

February 1, 2026

Authorities say a police officer has been killed and another seriously wounded in a shootout at a suburban Atlanta hotel. Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure said the officers were questioning a man Sunday in a room at a hotel near Stone Mountain when the man shot them with a gun. McClure says one officer returned fire, wounding the suspect. The chief says 25-year-old officer Pradeep Tamang was killed, and officer David Reed was hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Authorities say the officers were called to the hotel northeast of Atlanta where someone had reported their credit card was used fraudulently.

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Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, 4 others

February 1, 2026

Authorities have arrested two teenagers in the shootings of a 6-year-old child and four others who were wounded during a parade in the small town of Clinton, Louisiana. The East Feliciana Parrish Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that the suspects, ages 19 and 15, are charged with attempted murder, obstructing justice and reckless discharge of a firearm at a parade. Gunfire sent people scrambling for cover Saturday during the Mardi Gras in the Country Parade. A sheriff’s official said all five victims were expected to survive. The sheriff’s office said the teens charged were among three people with guns taken into custody at the scene. The third person was charged with illegally possessing a firearm.

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1), center, dishes a pass to Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Molly J. Smith)

Trail Blazers send Reath and draft picks to Hawks for Krejci

February 1, 2026

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired forward Vit Krejci from the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday in exchange for injured center Duop Reath and a pair of draft picks. Krejci has averaged 9.0 points and 2.1 rebounds and 22.3 minutes this season. In his fifth NBA season, Krejci has made 42.3% of his 3-pointers this season, averaging 2.2 per game. Reath, who hasn’t played since Jan. 18, underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right foot Thursday and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Portland also sent the Hawks a second-round pick (via Atlanta) in 2027, and a second-round pick (via New York) in 2030, as part of the trade. The NBA trade deadline is Thursday.

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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)

Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case

February 1, 2026

A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump’s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The complaint against U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg was dismissed in December but the order only came to light this weekend. The department alleged that Boasberg said at a closed-door conference last year that the Trump administration would trigger a constitutional crisis by disregarding federal court rulings. Jeffrey S. Sutton, chief judge of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, said the department didn’t provide proof of that but also said such comments wouldn’t violate ethics rules.

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FILE - New York Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand answers questions from media at NFL minicamp football, June 11, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

Falcons coach Stefanski adds former Jets offensive coordinator Engstrand as passing game coordinator

February 1, 2026

New Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski has continued to build his staff by hiring Tanner Engstrand as the offensive passing game coordinator. Engstrand was the New York Jets’ offensive coordinator in 2025. The Jets and Engstrand agreed to part ways on Tuesday. The addition of Engstrand came one day after Stefanski hired Alex Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach. Van Pelt joins offensive coordinator Tommy Rees as former Cleveland coaches under Stefanski, the former Browns coach. The Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as general manager on Thursday after adding former longtime Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan as president of football.

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FILE - Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks as Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib listens at a campaign office, Oct. 18, 2024, in Hamtramck, Mich. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections

February 1, 2026

The Republican National Committee vastly outpaced Democrats in 2025, according to year-end filings to the Federal Election Commission. President Donald Trump’s party holds a nearly $100 million advantage ahead of midterm elections. As Democrats have struggled, the RNC tallied $172 million in 2025, with $95 million cash on hand at year’s end. In contrast, the Democratic National Committee posted $145 million for the year, with $14 million on hand, but $17 million in debt, to start the new year underwater. It all points to competitive campaigns ahead. Trump and his Republican Party are fighting political headwinds that tend to brush back the party in power during midterm elections that determine control of Congress.

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Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson, second from right, dunks against Kansas State center Dorin Buca (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Nick Krug)

No. 8 Iowa State trounces Kansas State 95-61 behind Joshua Jefferson’s 19 points

February 1, 2026

Joshua Jefferson scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 8 Iowa beat Kansas State 95-61. The Cyclones got 18 points from Milan Momcilovic, 16 from Tamin Lipsey, 13 from Killyan Toure and 11 from Nate Heise en route to their fourth consecutive win. They handed the Wildcats their worst loss under coach Jerome Tang, who was hired ahead of the 2023 season. P.J. Haggerty led Kansas State with 23 points and nine rebounds.

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Nelly Korda tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the Tournament of Champions LPGA golf tournament, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Nelly Korda wins the season opener on the LPGA without having to hit a shot on Sunday

February 1, 2026

Nelly Korda is a winner again after the Tournament of Champions was reduced to 54 holes because of cold and wind. Korda didn’t have to hit a shot Sunday at Lake Nona to win by three shots for her 16th LPGA Tour title. It was her first victory since November 2024, a year when she had seven wins. Temperatures were below freezing with a wind chill in the teens on Sunday. Korda won this with a 64 on Saturday in cold weather and gusts up to 40 mph. Amy Yang was the only player who could have caught her. She played two holes Sunday.

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FILE - Law enforcement investigate a car with a person inside during a protest in Compton, Calif., June 7, 2025, after federal immigration authorities conducted operations. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope, file)

Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for throwing Molotov cocktail during LA immigration protest

February 1, 2026

A 23-year-old man was sentenced to four years in federal prison after admitting he hurled a Molotov cocktail at Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during protests against immigration raids across the region last spring. Emiliano Garduno Galvez, a Mexican national who authorities say is in the U.S. illegally, pleaded guilty in October to possessing an unregistered destructive device and civil disorder connected to his actions June 7 in Paramount, a city near LA. According to the plea agreement obtained by the Los Angeles Times, Galvez admitted going behind a wall, lighting the Molotov cocktail and then hurling it toward where he had seen the deputies.

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Nelly Korda tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the Tournament of Champions LPGA golf tournament, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Nelly Korda has a 64 in the cold and wind to take lead in LPGA opener

January 31, 2026

The worst weather has brought the best in Nelly Korda. She had seven birdies and an eagle that carried her to a 64 in the Tournament of Champions. It was the lowest score of the tournament on the toughest day. Temperatures felt like they were in the 40s because of 20 mph wind that with gusts twice as strong. It got so rough toward the end the LPGA had to suspend play when Youmin Hwang’s putt was blown off the green. Korda was three ahead of Amy Yang. Yang still had two holes left to play at Lake Nona.

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang acknowledges being named the games number one start after scoring the gamin-winning goal in the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Longtime Penguins defenseman Kris Letang out at least a month due to fractured foot

January 31, 2026

The surging Pittsburgh Penguins will have to find a way forward without longtime defenseman Kris Letang. The 20-year veteran is out a minimum of four weeks with a fractured foot. Penguins coach Dan Muse says Letang was injured during a 6-2 win over Chicago on Jan. 29. The 38-year-old Letang has three goals and 22 assists this season for the Penguins, who have points in their last eight games to surge into second place in the Metropolitan Division. The good news for Letang and the Penguins is the league will take a three-week break for the 2026 Olympics, meaning he may not miss more than a handful of games.

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A photo of Renee Good is displayed in front of a home on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge as a lawsuit proceeds

January 31, 2026

A federal judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds. Judge Katherine M. Menendez on Saturday denied a preliminary injunction sought in a lawsuit filed this month by state Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul. It argued that the Department of Homeland Security is violating constitutional protections. The lawsuit sought a quick order to halt the enforcement action or limit its scope. Lawyers with the U.S. Department of Justice have called the lawsuit “legally frivolous.” Federal officers have fatally shot two people on the streets of Minneapolis: Renee Good on Jan. 7 and Alex Pretti on Jan. 24.

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FILE - Cars race during the Busch Light Clash NASCAR exhibition auto race at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Feb. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

NASCAR delays preseason race at Bowman Gray Stadium to Monday

January 31, 2026

NASCAR has postponed the preseason exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium until Monday night because of ice and snow in the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina. The Clash was initially planned as a two-day event starting Saturday, with the main race on Sunday evening. NASCAR already had reduced it to a Sunday-only event, anticipating bad weather. Snow blanketed the Carolinas on Saturday, leading to the decision to move the race to Monday. The roads around Winston-Salem remain uncleared from last weekend’s ice storm. NASCAR said parking lots for fans will open at 9 a.m., with practice and qualifying scheduled for 11 a.m.

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Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surge

January 30, 2026

A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop is set to be Florida’s third execution of 2026. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Thursday for 53-year-old Billy Leon Kearse. He is scheduled to die by lethal injection March 3 at Florida State Prison. DeSantis, a Republican, oversaw more executions in a single year in 2025 than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. The previous record was eight executions in 2014. DeSantis says he wants to bring justice to victims’ families who have waited decades for the death sentences to be carried out. Kearse was initially sentenced in 1991.

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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, center left, and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) talk after an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Cooper Flagg breaks NBA teen record with 49 points in Mavs’ loss to Hornets

January 29, 2026

As Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg set the NBA record for points by a teenager with 49 on Thursday night in a 123-121 loss to Charlotte, he broke the franchise rookie scoring record he shared with Mark Aguirre — whose jersey was retired at halftime. Flagg turned 19 in December. Also special for the No. 1 draft pick last summer from Duke was playing his first NBA game against Kon Knueppel, his roommate as Blue Devils freshmen. Knueppel had a career-high 34 points, hitting the two winning free throws with 4.1 seconds left after being fouled by Flagg. Cliff Robinson set the previous NBA teen record of 45 at age 19 for New Jersey in a game against Detroit on March 9, 1980.

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