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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash 02/01/2026 10:59pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House. Trump’s announcement on social m Data center concerns flare at Prince William County town hall 02/01/2026 10:11pm • After data centers became a top issue for voters during the statewide elections in Virginia that saw Democrats win every state office, a town hall led by Democratic lawmakers in Prince William County over the weekend brought out strong emotions over the industry’s rapid growth — with many reside Clara Strack scores career-high 33 points lifting No. 18 Kentucky over Arkansas 93-73 02/01/2026 09:06pm • FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Clara Strack had 33 points and 15 rebounds, Teonni Key also had a double-double, and No. 18 Kentucky defeated Arkansas 93-73 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. Kentucky led by only six points at halftime and it was 60-49 heading to the fourth quarter. The Wildc Cearah Parchment, Berry Wallace help Illinois women knock off No. 25 Washington 75-66 02/01/2026 08:46pm • SEATTLE (AP) — Cearah Parchment finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds, Berry Wallace scored 22, and Illinois upset No. 25 Washington 75-66 on Sunday, ending the Huskies' five-game winning streak. Parchment made 8 of 16 shots with three 3-pointers and all four of her free throws for the Fighting 22 Legal Secrets to Help Reduce Your Taxes 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Taxes are inevitable, but most people would probably rather not hand over a portion of their hard-earned money to the government. Fortunately, there are plenty of legal ways to lower the amount you pay the taxman each year. These include credits, deductions and advanced investment strategies. Some t 7 Best Tech ETFs to Buy in 2026 02/01/2026 07:00pm • The technology sector can be a fickle one. You have years like 2022, when tech exchange-traded funds tumbled, immediately followed by a 2023 recovery that saw some funds return upward of 50%. While 2024 and 2025 provided more sedate returns amid scrutiny of artificial intelligence profit margins, th Navigating Medicare Deductibles and Premiums in 2026 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Although Medicare helps cover the costs of most medical services, it's essential that you still plan for out-of-pocket expenses and understand that it's not "free" health care. In this article, we'll outline Medicare costs in 2026 so that you can budget accordingly. Medicare Costs in 2026Medicare be Law School Letter of Continued Interest: Tips 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Waitlists play an outsize role in law school admissions compared to undergraduate admissions. Most applicants apply to a wide range of law schools before making a choice, freeing up space at the schools they declined to attend. Those law schools then look at their waitlists for qualified applicants Mortgage Rates Virtually Unchanged to Wrap Up January 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Thirty-year mortgage rates dropped to 6.325% this week, a negligible dip from 6.328% the previous week, according to U.S. News data, as borrowers awaited a rate decision by the Federal Reserve. Not surprisingly, the Fed opted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady during its first policy meeting Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, 4 others 02/01/2026 06:03pm • CLINTON, La. (AP) — Authorities in Louisiana said Sunday they have arrested two teenagers in the shootings of a 6-year-old child and four others wounded during a small town's weekend parade. The suspects, ages 19 and 15, are charged with attempted murder, obstructing justice and reckless discharg Mbappé's last-gasp penalty lifts Real Madrid to 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in Spanish league 02/01/2026 05:29pm • MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé came through for Real Madrid again, converting a penalty kick 10 minutes into second-half stoppage time to salvage a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano and move Madrid back within a point of Spanish league leader Barcelona on Sunday. Vinícius Júnior also scored for Madrid a Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources 02/01/2026 04:42pm • For academics, historians and activists, the past year has been tumultuous in advocating the teaching of Black history in the United States. Despite last year proclaiming February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump started his second term by claiming some African American his Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands 02/01/2026 03:40pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday it will be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote, all but ensuring the partial federal shutdown will drag into the week as Democrats and Republicans debate reining in the Trump administration's sweeping immigrati Nelly Korda wins the season opener on the LPGA without having to hit a shot on Sunday 02/01/2026 03:31pm • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nelly Korda won for the first time in 14 months without having to hit a shot Sunday when the LPGA Tour reduced the season-opening Tournament of Champions to 54 holes because of wind and cold that led officials to deem Lake Nona unsuitable for a final round. Korda won seven tim Sports on TV for Monday, Feb. 2 02/01/2026 03:20pm • (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Feb. 2 AUTO RACING 11 a.m. FS2 — NASCAR Cup Series: Practice and Qualifying, Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, N.C. 4:30 p.m. FOX — NASCAR Cup Series: Last Chance Qualifying Race, Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, N.C. 6