By MICHELLE L. PRICE and LISA MASCARO Associated Press 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 media
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By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trevor Noah once again roamed through the audience during his monologue to open the Grammy Awards, taking pokes at the stars while standing right next to them, but he saved his most pointed joke for someone who was absent. “ Nicky Minaj is not here,”
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By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/Report for America 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
Continue ReadingNo. 1 UConn (23-0) beat Xavier 97-39; beat No. 15 Tennessee 96-66. No. 2 UCLA (21-1) beat Illinois 80-67; beat No. 8 Iowa 88-65. No. 3 South Carolina (21-2) beat Auburn 81-51. No. 4 Texas (21-2) beat Florida 88-68; beat No. 10 Oklahoma 78-70. No. 5 Vanderbilt (21-2) lost to No. 17 Ole Miss 83-75;
Continue ReadingNo. 1 UConn (23-0) beat Xavier 97-39; beat No. 15 Tennessee 96-66. No. 2 UCLA (21-1) beat Illinois 80-67; beat No. 8 Iowa 88-65. No. 3 South Carolina (21-2) beat Auburn 81-51. No. 4 Texas (21-2) beat Florida 88-68; beat No. 10 Oklahoma 78-70. No. 5 Vanderbilt (21-2) lost to No. 17 Ole Miss 83-75;
Continue ReadingBY HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — X.J. Kennedy, an award-winning poet, author, translator and educator who schooled millions of students through “The Bedford Reader” and other textbooks and engaged voluntary readers with his children’s stories and intricate, witty verse, has died at age 96. Kennedy died Sunday of natural causes at
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Missouri Pick 4 Midday” game were: 7, 9, 9, 9 (seven, nine, nine, nine) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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Continue ReadingNo. 1 Arizona (22-0) beat No. 13 BYU 86-83; beat Arizona State 87-74. No. 2 UConn (21-1) beat Providence 87-81; beat Creighton 85-58. No. 3 Michigan (20-1) beat No. 5 Nebraska 75-72; beat No. 7 Michigan State 83-71. No. 4 Duke (20-1) beat No. 20 Louisville 83-52; beat Virginia Tech 72-58. No. 5 Nebraska (20-2)
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By JAMES POLLARD Associated Press Awards season has coincided with the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign in Minneapolis, forcing artists to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdowns. Those questions again surfaced Sunday as music’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at the Grammys. Activists spent the week pressing
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By JAMES POLLARD Associated Press Awards season has coincided with the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign in Minneapolis, forcing artists to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdowns. Those questions again surfaced Sunday as music’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at the Grammys. Activists spent the week pressing
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Olivia Dean took home the best new artist award at the 68th annual Grammy Awards, while Bad Bunny accepted the best música urbana album award for ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ to a thunderous standing ovation, saying to the audience, “Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say: ICE out.” The
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Sunday No. 1 UConn (23-0) beat No. 15 Tennessee 96-66. Next: at DePaul, Wednesday. No. 2 UCLA (21-1) beat No. 8 Iowa 88-65. Next: vs. Rutgers, Wednesday. No. 3 South Carolina (21-2) did not play. Next: at Texas A&M, Monday. No. 4 Texas (21-2) beat No. 10 Oklahoma 78-70. Next: vs. No. 6 LSU, Thursday.
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By BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press The 68th Grammys red carpet is in full swing with music’s biggest stars delivering fresh new takes on red carpet style from Addison Rae, Sabrina Carpenter and FKA twigs. The Grammys are a night of rule-breaking looks and memorable fashion statements where artists shed the traditional playbook of red carpet
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican National Committee has vastly outpaced Democrats in the crush for cash ahead of the midterm elections, holding a nearly $100 million advantage at the close of 2025, according to year-end filings to the Federal Election Commission. As Democrats have struggled in the Trump era, the RNC tallied $172
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, demanded U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave his city after federal agents launched tear gas at a crowd of demonstrators — including young children — outside an ICE facility during a weekend protest that he characterized as peaceful. Witnesses said agents deployed tear gas, pepper balls
Continue ReadingSunday No. 1 Arizona (22-0) did not play. Next: vs. Oklahoma State, Saturday. No. 2 UConn (21-1) did not play. Next: vs. Xavier, Tuesday. No. 3 Michigan (20-1) did not play. Next: vs. Penn State, Thursday. No. 4 Duke (20-1) did not play. Next: vs. Boston College, Tuesday. No. 5 Nebraska (20-1) vs. No. 9
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press (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 p.m. FOX — NASCAR Cup
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By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer One of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of the Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” has been arrested in Tehran just weeks before the Academy Awards. Representatives for the film on Sunday said that Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested Saturday. No details on the charges against Mahmoudian were available. But his
Continue Reading Sunday, Feb. 1 EAST Bates 89, Middlebury 71 Brandeis 90, Case Western Reserve 79 Duquesne 76, Rhode Island 61 Marist 58, Niagara 46 Merrimack 75, Sacred Heart 58 Mount St Marys 72, Manhattan 65 New York University 74, Carnegie Mellon 63 Penn State 77, Minnesota 75 Purdue 93, Maryland 63 Quinnipiac 72, Fairfield 65 Rider
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By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Promoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The release of “Melania” was unlike any seen before. Amazon MGM Studios paid $40 million for the
Continue ReadingBy JAVIER CÓRDOBA ASSOCIATED PRESS CARTAGO, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican voters choose Sunday between continuing the policies of outgoing conservative populist Rodrigo Chaves by electing his selected successor or giving a new chance to parties seeking to shed a self-serving, establishment image. The historically peaceful Central American nation’s crime surge in recent years
Continue Reading By The Associated Press (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 p.m. FOX — NASCAR Cup
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf New York 31 18 .633 — 6-4 W-6 20-6 10-12 21-11 Boston 31 18 .633 — 7-3 W-2 16-8 15-10 22-12 Toronto 30 21 .588 2 6-4 W-1 14-11 16-10 22-14 Philadelphia 27 21 .563 3½ 5-5 W-3 15-13
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div a-Tampa Bay 52 34 14 4 72 183 131 15-9-0 19-5-4 6-3-1 m-Carolina 54 33 15 6 72 188 158 19-8-2 14-7-4 11-3-1 a-Detroit 56 32 18 6 70 171 171 18-10-2 14-8-4 10-4-2 a-Montreal 55 31 17 7 69
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div Tampa Bay 52 34 14 4 72 183 131 15-9-0 19-5-4 6-3-1 Detroit 56 32 18 6 70 171 171 18-10-2 14-8-4 10-4-2 Montreal 55 31 17 7 69 191 182 16-11-1 15-6-6 10-8-1 Buffalo 54 31 18
Continue Reading 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
Continue ReadingAll Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 52 34 14 4 72 183 131 Detroit 56 32 18 6 70 171 171 Montreal 55 31 17 7 69 191 182 Buffalo 54 31 18 5 67 185 164 Boston 55 32 20 3 67 186 171
Continue Reading 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 Orlando 25 22 .532 — Miami 27 24 .529 — Atlanta 24
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