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Kelly Clarkson has announced that The Kelly Clarkson Show will conclude after its current seventh season, a decision shared with staff and crew that ends weeks of public speculation. The syndicated daytime program, produced by Universal Television and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, will continue producing Season 7 with Clarkson as primary host through Fall … Read more
Lead Adrian Conejo Arias, the father of 5-year-old Liam, disputes Department of Homeland Security claims that he abandoned his son last month while being pursued by immigration officers. The pair were detained and held at a federal facility in Texas before a federal judge ordered their release; they returned to Minnesota on Sunday, Rep. Joaquin … Read more
Lead A Fairfax County jury on Monday found Brendan Banfield guilty of two counts of aggravated murder for the killings in his Herndon, Virginia, home that occurred in February 2023. The panel convicted the former IRS law-enforcement officer on additional counts, including use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and child endangerment; … Read more
On Feb. 2, 2026 (updated Feb. 3, 2026), Asian equities recovered sharply after a two-day selloff, with investors responding to fresh U.S. economic data and softer moves in precious metals. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 2.2%, reversing most of Monday’s declines, while benchmark South Korean shares — the region’s top performer this year — … Read more
Lead The Westminster Kennel Club staged its 150th annual dog show in New York from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2026, bringing competition, grooming and agility showcases to a packed schedule. AP photographers Yuki Iwamura and Angelina Katsanis supplied a curated photo gallery documenting agility finals, breed rings and behind-the-scenes moments. The images capture both … Read more
Lead: The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots opened Super Bowl week facing an intense media gauntlet at Opening Night in San Francisco. On Monday night thousands of credentialed reporters swarmed the event that now serves as a prime-time, ticketed showcase ahead of the league title game. The teams — the Patriots (17-3) led by … Read more
Lead: On Feb. 2, 2026, SpaceX announced it has acquired xAI, the artificial‑intelligence company controlled by Elon Musk, in a transaction that folds the Grok chatbot and the social platform X into SpaceX’s portfolio. The deal, announced in a memo from Mr. Musk and reported by The New York Times, values the combined private company … Read more
Lead On Feb. 2, 2026, Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton reversed months of resistance and agreed to give sworn depositions to the House Oversight Committee probing Jeffrey Epstein. The decision came days before a scheduled House vote that would have recommended criminal contempt charges and a referral to the Justice Department. The Clintons’ lawyers said … Read more
On Feb. 2, 2026 in downtown Los Angeles, music stars turned the Grammys into a platform for immigration protest, wearing black-and-white pins reading “ICE OUT” and delivering pointed onstage remarks. The shift became most visible about an hour into the telecast when Bad Bunny — greeted by a standing ovation — used his acceptance for … Read more
Lead: The Kansas Jayhawks travel to Lubbock to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Feb. 2, 2026, with tip-off set for 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. Texas Tech is listed as a 4.5-point favorite (moneyline -205) and the total is 155.5 points. Kansas enters on a five-game winning run but has shown road inconsistencies; … Read more
Lead: In a dispute that reached public view in late January 2026, a U.S. intelligence official’s lawyer says a whistleblower complaint filed in May and requested for transmission to Congress in June was not promptly shared by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. The whistleblower’s attorney, Andrew Bakaj, alleges Gabbard took months of actions that … Read more
Lead On Feb. 2, 2026, President Trump’s administration quietly abandoned a prior demand that Harvard pay $200 million to the U.S. Treasury as part of talks to resolve accusations about mishandling antisemitism, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The move came after sustained internal opposition at Harvard from faculty, students and alumni and amid … Read more
Senior U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to hold face-to-face talks in Istanbul on Friday to try to calm a rapidly escalating standoff between the two countries. Participants reported to be attending include Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Middle East envoy; Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law; and Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, with senior representatives from … Read more
Lead Brandon Beane, the Buffalo Bills’ president of football operations and general manager, defended the franchise’s decision to fire Sean McDermott and hire Joe Brady, saying he will not be swayed by public backlash. Speaking to Tyler Dunne, Beane acknowledged widespread fan opposition but insisted the choice was made for the team’s long-term competitive interests. … Read more
Lead: Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein asked federal judges on Monday to order the Justice Department to take down a newly posted archive of investigative records until proper redactions are completed, saying identifying information for victims was left exposed. The same day Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to appear before a Republican-led House oversight inquiry, while … Read more
