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Judge says Trump administration is not in full compliance with order on spending

The judge had issued a temporary restraining order against an administration plan to freeze payments for grants and other federal programs, but says the administration has not been fully complying.

Trump’s ‘Fork in the Road’ resignation offer to federal workers is in judge’s hands

A federal judge in Boston heard arguments Monday over whether the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" offer to federal employees can continue. Unions want a temporary restraining order.

Are pennies worth it? Trump’s plan to scrap them didn’t come out of nowhere

President Trump isn't the first politician to call for the end of the penny — but getting rid of it may not be easy. The value of the 1-cent coin has been debated for decades.

Three migrants win temporary block from potential transfer to Guantanamo

It is the first legal hurdle thrown up to the Trump administration as it seeks to send thousands of migrants to a detention facility on the naval base near Cuba.

Top whistleblower advocate sues President Trump, alleging ‘unlawful’ firing

The head of the independent Office of Special Counsel claims President Trump illegally fired him, the latest in a string of firings that may violate federal law.

Hamas says it’s delaying the next Israeli hostage release

A Hamas spokesman said it's postponing the release of the next group of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of preventing Palestinians from returning home in Gaza.

Palestinian refugees in Syria have a message for Gazans: Don’t leave your land

Palestinians fled the 1948 Mideast War and took refuge in neighboring Syria. After 77 years, they're still waiting to go back. They are telling Palestinians in Gaza to stay put.

Scientists grew human-like teeth in pigs. Could it lead to living tooth replacements?

Tufts University researchers took material from human and pig teeth and were able to grow a tooth-like structure. They hope their findings could lead to growing living tooth replacements for people.

Chinese counter-tariffs to kick in as Trump threatens more to come

The tariffs from China range from 10% to 15% and are applied to crude oil, liquefied natural gas, farm machinery and select other products from the U.S.

Ecuador’s conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff

Ecuador will choose its next president in a April runoff election after conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González garnered enough votes Sunday to beat 14 other candidates.

The best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials this year

At a time when every fresh news alert seems to deliver a new seismic jolt about the world – the ads featured in this year's Super Bowl mostly touch on safe subjects we traditionally expect in Big Game commercials: Nostalgia. Comedy. Celebrities. Patriotism. And poignant humanism.

Bestselling novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92

Robbins dazzled readers with the whimsy and imagination in his books, including Jitterbug Perfume, Skinny Legs and All and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.

Trump defends Elon Musk as ‘terrific’ during Super Bowl interview

President Trump calls federal courts blocking Elon Musk "crazy," and predicted the Kansas City Chiefs would win Super Bowl LIX.

Searching the entire sky for the secrets to our universe

A new telescope could launch as early as late February. SPHEREx will look into deep space and also search for organic molecules.

Egypt to host emergency Arab summit to discuss Palestinian developments

A statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry said the leaders will gather on Feb. 27 amid alarm in the region over President Trump's proposals regarding the future of Gaza.

Super Bowl 2025: The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans

The Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday for a date with history. The chiefs are trying to become the first NFL team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row.

The EEOC exists to fight discrimination. Fired official fears a hobbling under Trump

Jocelyn Samuels was Trump's pick in 2020 to fill a Democratic seat on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She was fired in January, accused of embracing "radical ideology."

Europe’s far-right leaders applaud Trump and downplay threat of possible U.S. tariffs

The event was organized by Spain's Vox party in Madrid under the banner "Make Europe Great Again." The leaders applauded President Trump's agenda and spoke of the turning point it presented Europe.

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies aged 95

Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died. He was 95.

It’s not all fur and games. Here’s how the Puppy Bowl works

The Puppy Bowl may look like lawless fun. But there are rules to the annual competition, now in its 21st year. Here's what to know as Team Ruff and Team Fluff hit the turf on Sunday.

What to know about presidents and security clearances

Both former President Joe Biden and President Trump have barred their predecessor access to classified information. But historically, it wasn't like that.

Here are 3 takeaways from Trump’s plans to name himself chairman of Kennedy Center

President Trump plans to fire several Board Members at Washington D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and indicated that he's naming himself chairman. Here's why it matters.

NIH announces new funding policy that rattles medical researchers

The National Institutes of Health has dramatically changed its grant-making terms by limiting how much it will disperse for costs such as equipment and administration.

Russell Vought takes the helm at CFPB as Musk’s DOGE accesses key systems

Vought was an architect of Project 2025. He takes over at the consumer finance watchdog as Elon Musk's representatives gained access to the bureau's systems and accounts, including sensitive data.

Stress and uncertainty at Head Start and clinics as federal health funding system sputters

Many groups that rely on a federal payment portal started experiencing problems accessing funds last week. HHS says "technical issues" are to blame and lag times continue.

For 25 years, The Sims have made a game out of the daily grind

Critic Linda Holmes has been playing The Sims since the early 2000s. Twenty five years in, she says she still finds the game charming but puzzling.

These researchers have found a scientifically perfect way to cook eggs

An Italian study published this week has found the way to cook a perfect egg — you'll just need to spend 32 minutes to make it happen.

Alabama seeks to follow Trump’s lead in defining male and female

Alabama and a small but growing number of other GOP-led states are pushing to enact more laws this year to legally define the two sexes based on observations of genitals at birth. Many trans advocates say the bills feel like an attempt to erase trans existence or a attempt to capitalize on prejudice for political gain.

What was The Weeknd?

Abel Tesfaye's hedonistic alter-ego meets his end on Hurry Up Tomorrow, forcing listeners to ask just who we've been partying with all this time.

Trump’s executive actions are getting challenged as ‘arbitrary.’ What does that mean?

At the center of legal challenges against Trump's executive actions is whether he's telling federal agencies to violate a key legal standard established nearly 80 years ago.

Trump supporters welcome the first steps in his immigration crackdown

President Trump kicked off his second term with a dramatic crackdown on immigration. Critics call those moves cruel and unnecessary. But many of Trump's supporters are applauding these early steps.

Linda McMahon led WWE and the SBA. The U.S. Education Dept. may be next

McMahon has a limited background in education, and a long career as a business executive. She'd be stepping into an agency the president hopes to dissolve.