- Escaped kangaroo blocks Virginia highway after being chased by hunting dogs, officials say February 1, 2026A kangaroo blocked traffic on a Virginia highway on Saturday before deputies safely captured the injured marsupial and returned it to its owner.
- Researchers pinpoint source of black hole's 3,000-light-year-long jet stream using enhanced telescope network February 1, 2026A new study has connected the famous m87 black hole, the first ever imaged, to its powerful cosmic jet, revealing how it launches particles at near light speed.
- Trump says Iran 'seriously talking to us' as military ships head to Middle East February 1, 2026President Donald Trump said Iran is negotiating “seriously" with the U.S. as he keeps military options on the table and American naval forces move into the region.
- House GOP's already fragile majority to further shrink after Democrats' ballot box victory February 1, 2026Democratic runoff decides Texas special election for vacant congressional seat, shrinking Republican House majority to razor-thin margin of control.
- White House touts Trump’s ‘bold vision’ for towering Independence Arch for America 250 February 1, 2026The White House is pushing back on reports that President Trump favors a 250-foot-tall “Independence Arch," calling the monument an iconic part of his vision for America’s 250th anniversary.
- Criminal illegal immigrant allegedly rams ICE vehicle in Minnesota as attacks on agents surge February 1, 2026Tranquilino Sixto-Anorve was arrested in Minnesota after an ICE vehicle was struck during an immigration enforcement operation, according to federal authorities.