Health Feb 06 U.S. births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Nation Feb 06 Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England Trump’s proclamation is his latest move to try to strengthen U.S. fishing while rolling back existing conservation measures… By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
World Feb 06 PHOTOS: Milan Cortina Olympics begin with opening ceremony Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting all the high notes in “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu” aka “Volare”… By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press
World Feb 06 7 things to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics Hundreds of athletes from around the globe have traveled to Italy to compete in 116 medal events. By Tim McPhillips
Nation Feb 06 Luigi Mangione speaks out in protest as judge sets state murder trial for June 8 Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges, both of which carry the possibility of life in prison. By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Feb 06 Savannah Guthrie's demand for mom's 'proof of life' is complicated in this era of AI and deepfakes By Barbara Ortutay, Ed White, Associated Press When Savannah Guthrie made a heart-wrenching plea to the kidnapper of her 84-year-old mother to send “proof of life,” she addressed the possibility of people creating deepfakes. Continue reading
Feb 06 Lawsuit challenges DeSantis' authority to call special session for redistricting By Mike Schneider, Associated Press The lawsuit, supported by the National Redistricting Foundation, highlights concerns over gerrymandering. Continue reading
Feb 06 Sonny Jurgensen, the strong-arm QB whose personality made him a beloved football figure, dies at 91 By Barry Wilner, Stephen Whyno, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 06 Census Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts By Mike Schneider, Associated Press This decision follows the Trump administration's failed attempt to add such a question to the 2020 census. Continue reading
Feb 06 WATCH: DOJ announces arrest of 'key participant' in the 2012 Benghazi attack By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A key participant in the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans has been taken into custody and will be prosecuted in their deaths, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday. Continue reading