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Trump’s $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities

February 2, 2026 10:58 pm Associated Press

By DAVID A. LIEB, HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and MORGAN LEE Associated Press With tensions high over federal immigration enforcement, some state and local officials are pushing back against attempts by President Donald Trump’s administration to house thousands of detained immigrants in their communities in converted warehouses, privately run facilities and county jails. Federal officials have been

Trump’s $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities

February 2, 2026 10:58 pm Associated Press

By DAVID A. LIEB, HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and MORGAN LEE Associated Press With tensions high over federal immigration enforcement, some state and local officials are pushing back against attempts by President Donald Trump’s administration to house thousands of detained immigrants in their communities in converted warehouses, privately run facilities and county jails. Federal officials have been

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Kansas Pick 3 Evening

February 2, 2026 10:55 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Evening” game were: 1, 8, 8 (one, eight, eight) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Iowa Pick 4 Evening

February 2, 2026 10:45 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the “Iowa Pick 4 Evening” game were: 4, 6, 7, 9 (four, six, seven, nine) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Iowa Pick 3 Evening

February 2, 2026 10:45 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the “Iowa Pick 3 Evening” game were: 0, 0, 9 (zero, zero, nine) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Nebraska Pick 4

February 2, 2026 10:20 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Nebraska Pick 4” game were: 3, 3, 6, 9 (three, three, six, nine) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Nebraska Pick 3

February 2, 2026 10:20 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Nebraska Pick 3” game were: 2, 4, 8 (two, four, eight) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Nebraska Pick 5

February 2, 2026 10:20 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Nebraska Pick 5” game were: 6, 19, 20, 22, 26 (six, nineteen, twenty, twenty-two, twenty-six) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Missouri Show Me Ca$h

February 2, 2026 9:55 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Missouri Show Me Ca$h” game were: 4, 12, 21, 22, 36 (four, twelve, twenty-one, twenty-two, thirty-six) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Missouri Pick 4 Evening

February 2, 2026 9:55 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the “Missouri Pick 4 Evening” game were: 2, 3, 5, 6 (two, three, five, six) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Missouri Pick 3 Evening

February 2, 2026 9:55 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the “Missouri Pick 3 Evening” game were: 4, 4, 9 (four, four, nine) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

Intelligence director says Trump asked her to be present for FBI search of Georgia election center

February 2, 2026 8:52 pm Associated Press

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers in a letter Monday that she attended an FBI search of the elections hub in Fulton County, Georgia, last week because President Donald Trump asked her to be there. She also acknowledged that she “facilitated” what she described as

NHL Glance

February 2, 2026 8:45 pm Associated Press

All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 53 35 14 4 74 189 136 Detroit 56 32 18 6 70 171 171 Buffalo 55 32 18 5 69 190 167 Montreal 55 31 17 7 69 191 182 Boston 56 32 20 4 68 191 177

Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam’s dual approach toward the US

February 2, 2026 8:29 pm Associated Press

By DAVID RISING and ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A year after Vietnam elevated its relations with Washington to the highest diplomatic level, an internal document shows its military was taking steps to prepare for a possible American “war of aggression” and considered the United States a “belligerent” power, according to a

NCAA Women’s Basketball Top 25 Daily Fared

February 2, 2026 8:25 pm Associated Press

Monday No. 1 UConn (23-0) did not play. Next: at DePaul, Wednesday. No. 2 UCLA (21-1) did not play. Next: vs. Rutgers, Wednesday. No. 3 South Carolina (21-2) at Texas A&M. Next: vs. Mississippi State, Thursday. No. 4 Texas (21-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 5 LSU, Thursday. No. 5 LSU (21-2) did not

NCAA Men’s Basketball Top 25 Daily Fared

February 2, 2026 8:21 pm Associated Press

Monday No. 1 Arizona (22-0) did not play. Next: vs. Oklahoma State, Saturday. No. 2 Michigan (20-1) did not play. Next: vs. Penn State, Thursday. No. 3 UConn (21-1) did not play. Next: vs. Xavier, Tuesday. No. 4 Duke (20-1) did not play. Next: vs. Boston College, Tuesday. No. 5 Illinois (19-3) did not play.

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Missouri Cash Pop

February 2, 2026 8:20 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Missouri Cash Pop” game were: 9 (nine) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain

February 2, 2026 7:46 pm Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays said Monday they will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season. The six clubs — along with the Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles

Where is Evo Morales? Bolivia’s ex-leader vanishes from public view for nearly a month

February 2, 2026 7:19 pm Associated Press

By PAOLA FLORES and ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The nearly monthlong disappearance from public view of Bolivia’s towering socialist icon, ex-leader Evo Morales, shortly after the Jan. 3 U.S. seizure of former Venezuelan president and his close ally Nicolás Maduro, is alarming his supporters, roiling his enemies and galvanizing the

The Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to pressure ahead of contempt of Congress vote

February 2, 2026 7:06 pm Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to pressure ahead of contempt of Congress vote.

Maryland House OKs new congressional map, but Senate will likely prove a roadblock

February 2, 2026 6:58 pm Associated Press

By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House approved a new congressional map Monday that could enable Democrats to win the state’s only Republican-held U.S. House seat, but leadership in the state Senate has said since October the bill doesn’t have enough support to advance in that chamber — largely due

Alabama GOP dismisses challenge to Tuberville candidacy

February 2, 2026 6:41 pm Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Republican Party on Sunday dismissed a challenge that questioned U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor. The Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee dismissed the challenge filed by Ken McFeeters accusing Tuberville of not meeting the seven-year residency requirement to run for governor. Tuberville’s campaign and McFeeters confirmed

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Missouri Pick 4 Midday

February 2, 2026 6:20 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Missouri Pick 4 Midday” game were: 1, 2, 4, 8 (one, two, four, eight) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Kansas Pick 3 Midday

February 2, 2026 6:20 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 0, 0, 8 (zero, zero, eight) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Missouri Pick 3 Midday

February 2, 2026 6:20 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Missouri Pick 3 Midday” game were: 2, 2, 3 (two, two, three) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets

FACT FOCUS: Images of NYC mayor with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated. Here’s how we know

February 2, 2026 5:52 pm Associated Press

By MELISSA GOLDIN Associated Press Multiple AI-generated photos falsely claiming to show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child and his mother, filmmaker Mira Nair, with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his confidant Ghislaine Maxwell, along with other high-profile public figures, were shared widely on social media Monday. The images originated on an

Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns

February 2, 2026 5:34 pm Associated Press

By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Legal experts say President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax information raises a plethora of legal and ethical questions, including the propriety of the leader of the executive branch pursuing scorched-earth litigation against the very government he is in

NBA Expanded Conference Glance

February 2, 2026 4:41 pm Associated Press

All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Detroit 36 12 .750 — 8-2 W-2 19-5 16-7 23-6 New York 31 18 .633 5½ 6-4 W-6 20-6 10-12 21-11 Boston 31 18 .633 5½ 7-3 W-2 16-8 15-10 22-12 Toronto 30 21 .588 7½ 6-4 W-1 14-11 16-10 22-14

NBA Glance

February 2, 2026 4:41 pm Associated Press

All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 31 18 .633 — Boston 31 18 .633 — Toronto 30 21 .588 2 Philadelphia 27 21 .563 3½ Brooklyn 13 35 .271 17½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 27 24 .529 — Orlando 25 23 .521 ½ Atlanta 24

Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South

February 2, 2026 4:39 pm Associated Press

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press The Trump administration is eliminating four out of the six locations that had been slated for a practice test to try out new methods for the 2030 census, raising concerns that the U.S. Census Bureau might not learn enough about communities that have been traditionally difficult to count. The test,