Palestinian woman says returnees blindfolded and questioned before reentry to Gaza

From Associated Press. A dozen Palestinian returnees were allowed into Gaza from Egypt late Monday night after the long-awaited reopening of the Rafah border crossing was marred by delays. Read more: https://bit.ly/3M1w0F8 #gaza Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Trump says he’s not ‘ripping’ down the Kennedy Center for renovations

From Associated Press. President Donald Trump says he won’t tear down the Kennedy Center but plans to close it for about two years for renovations expected to cost roughly $200M. The project marks Trump’s latest effort to put his stamp on the cultural landmark honoring President John F. Kennedy. #trump Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​…

Trump says he’s ‘OK’ with immigration officers wearing body cameras in Minneapolis

From Associated Press. President Donald Trump says use of body cameras in Minnesota was up to DHS Sec. Noem. "If she wants to do the camera thing, that’s ok with me," he said. "They generally tend to be good for law enforcement because people can’t lie about what’s happening." #trump Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​…

Trump says Trevor Noah did a ‘terrible job’ after Epstein joke at Grammys

From Associated Press. President Donald Trump said Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah "did terrible" at the show speaking with reporters in the Oval Office on Monday. Noah saved his most pointed jokes for Trump Sunday night and elicited an angry post from the president. #trump Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available…

Republican chair rejects Bill Clintons’ offer in Epstein investigation

From Associated Press. The Republican chair of a House Committee rejected an offer Monday from former President Bill Clinton to conduct a transcribed interview for a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, pushing the threat to hold both Clintons in contempt of Congress closer towards a vote. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This…

Epstein victims want former Prince Andrew to testify before Congress

From Associated Press. Former Prince Andrew saw his reputation destroyed six years ago and became the butt of internet jokes when he gave a disastrous interview to the BBC about his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mom reported missing in Arizona

From Associated Press. An Arizona sheriff said Monday that “we do in fact have a crime scene” as authorities search for the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney). Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via…

Young Democrats are trying to send a new generation to Congress

From Associated Press. Younger Democrats across the United States are challenging veteran party figures, aiming to mount tougher opposition to President Donald Trump. (AP Video: Susan Haigh, Tran Nguyen, Sophie Bates, River Zhang). Read more: https://bit.ly/4qgyqxA Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish protest Trump’s immigration crackdown at 2026 Grammys

From Associated Press. Entertainment’s 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. #grammys Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Reactions on Groundhog Day as Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter

From Associated Press. Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog in rural Pennsylvania, delivered the season’s most anticipated forecast: six more weeks of winter—disappointing the crowd that had braved the icy cold on Monday morning. (AP Video: Tassanee Vejpongsa). Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

China criticizes the Dalai Lama’s first Grammy award

From Associated Press. Beijing on Monday criticized the Dalai Lama’s first Grammy win, describing the music industry award for an audiobook, narration and storytelling as “a tool for anti-China political manipulation.” (Feb. 2) #grammys #dalailama #china #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Groundhog Day 2026: Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, predicts more winter

From Associated Press. Punxsutawney Phil is said to be predicting six more weeks of wintry weather after he saw his shadow Monday. His annual prediction was translated by his handlers at Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania. #groundhogday #punxsutawneyphil #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Ethiopian rebel leader rejects claims of targeting civilians

From Associated Press. Oromia is Ethiopia’s country’s biggest state, with 35% of the population and the Federal Republic’s capital, Addis Ababa. But according to Jaal Marroo, the leader of the Oromo Liberation Army, historic injustices against the Oromo people persist in modern-day Ethiopia. The OLA has been fighting the Ethiopian government for more autonomy since…

Trump says Kennedy Center to close for 2 years following artists’ backlash

From Associated Press. President Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center for two years starting in July for construction. Trump’s announcement follows a wave of cancellations by artists since he ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. (Produced by Elaine Carroll) #kennedycenter #trump #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more:…

Fashion expert breaks down 2026 Grammys night looks

From Associated Press. Fashion analyst Morgan Evans reacts to standout looks from the 2026 Grammy Awards, highlighting sheer fabrics, sculptural silhouettes and statement tailoring worn by artists including Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny. (Feb. 2) #grammys Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards

From Associated Press. Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” became the first all-Spanish-language album to win album of the year, while Kendrick Lamar and Olivia Dean were among the other winners at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. (Feb .2) #grammys Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Patagonia wildfires continue to threaten thousands of hectares of parkland

From Associated Press. Clouds of smoke have been engulfing the slopes of Argentina’s Patagonia region as wildfires continue to burn, threatening vast swaths of a renowned national park. (AP video shot by: Victor R. Caivano) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Venezuela torn between hope and fear after US-led change

From Associated Press. Thirty days after the U.S. captured then-President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela remains in turmoil. Many citizens are unsure about the current situation, with fears of further attacks and government repression. Maduro supporters view his capture as a kidnapping, while opposition leaders have cautiously reemerged. (AP video shot by Juan Arraez and Nicole Kolster)…

‘Why wouldn’t he say that?’: Trump on Iran supreme leader’s threat

From Associated Press. U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Iran to "make a deal" as he responded to warnings from the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader that any attack by Washington would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast. #trump Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via…

Don Lemon arrives at the Grammys

From Associated Press. Journalist Don Lemon arrives at the Grammys, two days after being released from custody. Lemon was arrested on federal civil rights charges over his coverage of an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church. #Grammys #GrammyAwards #DonLemon

Bad Bunny arrives at the Grammys

From Associated Press. Bad Bunny arrives at the Grammys. His critically acclaimed album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” is only the second Spanish-language record to be nominated for album of the year, with the first being his 2022 album “Un Verano Sin Ti.” #grammys #2026Grammys #badbunny