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EU commission proposes further sanctions on Russian oil trade and financial services 02/06/2026 11:28am • BRUSSELS (AP) ��� The European Union's executive arm proposed further sanctions against Russia on Friday over the Ukraine war, including a ban on shipping services that help Moscow's oil industry and measures targeting the country���s financial services and trade sectors. European Commission Preside Keke Palmer is a fish out of water in horror-comedy series based on cult movie 'The ���Burbs' 02/06/2026 11:22am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The suburbs are anything but bland in the new Peacock series ���The 'Burbs,��� where strange things are going on. Like how jokes mix with the dread. Inspired by the 1989 Tom Hanks-led movie of the same name, ���The 'Burbs��� follows a new mom as she navigates a foreign world of whi ESPN BET Promo Code WTOP Now Gets $1,000 Bonus on theScore Bet 02/06/2026 11:22am • As the New York Knicks prepare to visit the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, February 06, 2026, prospective bettors can unlock significant value by using theScore Bet promo code WTOP. New theScore Bet customers can take advantage of a generous welcome offer on the app���which was f After Epstein fallout, UK leader Starmer faces hurdles and rivals as he battles to keep his job 02/06/2026 11:21am • LONDON (AP) ��� British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a battle to stay in post after the fallout from his decision in 2024 to appoint veteran politician Peter Mandelson as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. despite the latter's ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer���s ju Facing high Trump tariffs, Africa's leading economy says it's close to a new trade deal with China 02/06/2026 11:20am • CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) ��� China and South Africa signed a framework agreement for a new trade deal on Friday as Africa's leading economy looks to other options following the high import tariffs imposed on it by the U.S. and its diplomatic fallout with the Trump administration. South Africa's Big South looking into punches thrown during Winthrop-High Point women's basketball game 02/06/2026 11:13am • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) ��� The Big South Conference said it considering disciplinary action after punches were thrown during a women���s basketball game between Winthrop and High Point. In the closing seconds of the High Point���s 88-74 win in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Wednesday night, video shows What to know about the Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony on Friday 02/06/2026 11:06am • MILAN (AP) ��� The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics is happening Friday night. Here's what you should know about it. It will be centered in Milan���s landmark San Siro stadium, featuring the Parade of Athletes and entertainment over the course of the nearly three-hour spectacle that is Swiss teammates Odermatt, von Allmen share information but keep secrets with Olympic gold at stake 02/06/2026 11:05am • BORMIO, Italy (AP) ��� Swiss teammates and Olympic downhill rivals Marco Odermatt and Franjo von Allmen usually share everything, from notes on a particular course to breakfast-table banter. Not so much chatter right now. Both are gold-medal favorites Saturday at the Milan Cortina Games, so the shar NCAA Women's Basketball Top 25 Schedule 02/06/2026 11:04am • All Times EST Friday's Games No. 23 Princeton (18-2) vs. Penn (13-7), 7 p.m. Saturday's Games No. 1 UConn (24-0) vs. Butler (9-14), Noon No. 12 Michigan State (19-4) at Penn State (8-15), 1 p.m. No. 15 Baylor (20-4) vs. Arizona State (19-5), 6 p.m. No. 18 Texas Tech (21-3) at Houston (7-15), 6 p.m. NCAA Men's Basketball Top 25 Schedule 02/06/2026 11:03am • All Times EST Friday's Games No. 3 UConn (22-1) at No. 22 St. John's (17-5), 8 p.m. Saturday's Games No. 1 Arizona (22-0) vs. Oklahoma State (16-6), 4 p.m. No. 4 Duke (21-1) at No. 14 North Carolina (18-4), 6:30 p.m. No. 5 Illinois (20-3) at No. 10 Michigan State (19-4), 8 p.m. No. 6 Gonzaga (22-2) Patrick Reed takes the lead in Qatar and tries to wrap up Middle East swing with another win 02/06/2026 11:01am • DOHA, Qatar (AP) ��� Patrick Reed birdied two of his last three holes Friday for a 5-under 67, giving him a one-shot lead in the Qatar Masters as the American tries to wrap up a career-changing month in the Middle East with another victory. Reed took advantage of late scoring opportunities at Doha G UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of a probe into Jeffrey Epstein links, police say 02/06/2026 10:59am • LONDON (AP) ��� UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of a probe into Jeffrey Epstein links, police say. Legendary Washington quarterback Sonny Jurgensen dead at 91 02/06/2026 10:57am • Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91. While a cause was not disclosed, a Washington Commanders spokesperson confirmed Friday the team learned of Her jabs go viral. He's known to quote the Bible. How social media is shaping a Texas Senate race 02/06/2026 10:52am • Jasmine Crockett's most-watched TikTok clip is a five-second interview outside the U.S. Capitol. Someone asks the Democratic congresswoman from Texas what she would tell billionaire Elon Musk, and Crockett replies with a vulgar, two-word phrase. It���s been viewed 20.7 million times. James Talarico� Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen has died at age 91 02/06/2026 10:40am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen has died at age 91.