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2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests 02/02/2026 12:36pm • A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which is earlier than scientists previously thought. The findings, published Monday in Nature Neuroscience, may help doctors and researchers better understand cognitive develo Woodie King Jr., founder of powerhouse off-Broadway New Federal Theatre, dies at 88 02/02/2026 12:27pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Woodie King Jr., an actor, director and producer who founded the New Federal Theatre to give voice and employment to Black playwrights, actors, directors, designers and young people entering the American theater, has died. He was 88. His off-Broadway theater company said King died Trump says he plans to lower tariffs on India to 18% after call where he said Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil 02/02/2026 12:17pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Trump says he plans to lower tariffs on India to 18% after call where he said Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather 02/02/2026 12:16pm • PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) ��� Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States. His annual prediction and announcement that he had seen his shadow was translated 'Whose story does the evidence support?': Jury resumes deliberations in 'au pair affair' murders trial 02/02/2026 12:04pm • Jurors resumed deliberations Monday morning in the aggravated murders trial of Brendan Banfield, charged in the 2023 deaths of his wife, and another man, in his Herndon, Virginia, home. During the two week trial, Fairfax County prosecutors have argued that Banfield had an affair with the family' Women's College Basketball Scores 02/02/2026 12:00pm • Monday, Feb. 2 Louisville rises to 6th in AP women's Top 25 for best ranking since 2022; UConn and UCLA still 1-2 02/02/2026 11:58am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Louisville rises to 6th in AP women's Top 25 for best ranking since 2022; UConn and UCLA still 1-2. US Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 2 more arrests in the St. Paul church protest 02/02/2026 11:55am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ��� U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday announced two more arrests following a protest at a Minnesota church against the immigration crackdown, bringing the number of people arrested to nine. The nine were named in a grand jury indictment unsealed Friday. Independent journalis Sports betting roundup: Seahawks start week as 4.5-point favorites over Patriots in Super Bowl 02/02/2026 11:51am • Super Bowl 60 between the Patriots and Seahawks is less than a week away. And it's one of the biggest NFL betting days of the year. Here���s a look at how things currently look at the BetMGM online sportsbook. Trends of the Week As of Monday, the Seahawks are 4.5-point favorites for the game in Sant Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album 02/02/2026 11:47am • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed ���Deb�� Tirar M��s Fotos,��� closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize. ���Puerto Rico, believe me when I t A smiling Cher laughs at her Grammys flubs in a good-natured, chaotic appearance 02/02/2026 11:47am • Cher may have wanted to turn back time on her rather chaotic Grammys presenting experience. But the pop legend���s obvious good humor made her series of flubs one of the most enjoyably meme-worthy moments of the night. In what amounted to a Grammys version of John Travolta���s Adele Dazeem moment Olivia Dean wins best new artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards 02/02/2026 11:46am • Olivia Dean clinched the Grammy for best new artist Sunday in a milestone moment for the British pop singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and timeless sound. Dean, who is part of a growing class of young U.K.-born vocalists, made waves last year with her romantic sophomore album ���The Art Ronaldo misses Al-Nassr match amid reports of strike over lack of transfer activity 02/02/2026 11:44am • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) ��� Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al-Nassr���s Saudi Pro League match against Al Riyadh on Monday amid reports he is on strike over the club���s lack of transfer activity. Portuguese media outlet A Bola reported that the five-time Ballon d���Or winner is unhappy that Al Pakistani forces kill 177 Baloch militants in 48 hours, the highest toll in decades 02/02/2026 11:44am • QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) ��� Pakistani security forces killed about two dozen militants overnight in multiple raids in the insurgency-hit southwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the militant death toll to 177 in the past 48 hours, officials said Monday. The announcement follows a wave of coordinated i More than medals: DC speedskater aims to inspire LGBTQ+ kids at Winter Olympics 02/02/2026 11:44am • When Conor McDermott-Mostowy was growing up in D.C., he learned to skate at the age of 2, but didn't begin speedskating until 10. He was 17 years old when he began his journey to becoming one of the best long track speedskaters in the world. Now, at 27, he's looking forward to competing in the Mi