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Local and national gasoline prices are starting to increase and could go higher, experts say 02/23/2026 10:15pm • Gasoline prices nationwide and in the D.C. area are beginning to show signs of spiking. They’re up nearly 9 cents in the last week, depending on the region of the country you’re in, according to gasoline market tracking firm GasBuddy. Oil experts say prices are expected to increase as muc Johnson leads McNeese over UT Rio Grande Valley 75-68 for sixth straight victory 02/23/2026 10:13pm • LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Larry Johnson totaled 20 points to propel McNeese to a 75-68 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday night, upping the Cowboys' winning streak to six. Johnson also had eight rebounds for the Cowboys (24-5, 17-3 Southland Conference), who have won six in a row. Tyshawn Benson scores 30 as New Orleans halts Stephen F. Austin's 13-game win streak, 77-73 02/23/2026 10:13pm • HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Coleton Benson scored 30 points, MJ Thomas had a double-double and New Orleans beat Stephen F. Austin 77-73 on Monday night to end the Lumberjacks' 13-game winning streak. Benson added five rebounds for the Privateers (15-15, 12-8 Southland Conference). Thomas totaled 18 p Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Virginia Cash Pop 02/23/2026 10:06pm • The winning numbers in Monday's drawing of the "Virginia Cash Pop" game were: 4 (four) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets Thomas sparks Northwestern State to 54-49 victory over Incarnate Word 02/23/2026 10:04pm • NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Micah Thomas scored 18 points — all in the second half — and Northwestern State beat Incarnate Word 54-49 on Monday night. Thomas added six rebounds for the Demons (10-19, 8-12 Southland Conference). Willie Williams scored 15 points on 7-for-12 shooting. Davion Bailey Bethea helps Houston Christian hold on for 69-68 victory over East Texas A&M 02/23/2026 09:58pm • COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Demarco Bethea scored 15 points to help Houston Christian fend off East Texas A&M 69-68 on Monday night. Bethea added nine rebounds for the Huskies (11-18, 7-13 Southland Conference). Mambourou Mara totaled 13 points, seven rebounds and five steals. D'Aundre Samuels also Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree 02/23/2026 09:57pm • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's jailed former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has appealed his life sentence for rebellion over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024, his lawyers said Tuesday. The conservative leader, who faces multiple trials over his power grab, expressed defian FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration 02/23/2026 09:52pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — When the American men's hockey team retreated to their locker room to celebrate their Winter Olympics gold medal win, they were joined by a special guest from the United States: FBI Director Kash Patel. For some supporters of the embattled law enforcement official, it was a patri English hits winner, scores 18 to lead Nicholls to 53-52 victory over Lamar 02/23/2026 09:49pm • BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Trae English had a go-ahead layup with one second left, scoring 18 points to rally Nicholls to a 53-52 victory over Lamar on Monday night. English also had three steals for the Colonels (12-17, 11-9 Southland Conference). Zee Hamoda totaled 13 points, nine rebounds and four Monday's Scores 02/23/2026 09:39pm • BOYS PREP BASKETBALL= LaFayette 45, Lanett 38, OT AHSAA Playoffs= Class 7A= Regional Semifinal= Hoover (AL) 60, Huntsville 54 Sparkman 52, Vestavia Hills 51 Class 5A= Regional Final= Guntersville 68, East Limestone 60 Class 4A= Regional Finals= Ashville 86, Madison Academy 78, OT Class 2A= Regional Huge snowstorm in the Northeast forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights and closes schools 02/23/2026 09:39pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeastern United States from Maryland to Maine on Monday, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures. Meteorologists said the storm is the strongest i Seth Trimble scores a career-high 30 points as No. 18 UNC holds off No. 24 Louisville 77-74 02/23/2026 09:37pm • CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Seth Trimble scored a career-high 30 points and hit two key free throws with 12.3 seconds left to help No. 18 North Carolina hold off No. 24 Louisville 77-74 on Monday night. Trimble's free throws made it a two-possession game after Louisville had chopped UNC's 16-point se Taliah Scott scores 20 and No. 18 Baylor women beat Kansas State 80-54 02/23/2026 09:36pm • WACO, Texas (AP) — Taliah Scott scored 20 points and made five 3-pointers, Bella Fontleroy added 16 points and four makes from distance, and No. 18 Baylor beat Kansas State 80-54 on Monday night in its final home game of the regular season. The Bears pulled away by starting the third quarter on a UK police say former ambassador Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after arrest in Epstein files misconduct probe 02/23/2026 09:32pm • LONDON (AP) — UK police say former ambassador Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after arrest in Epstein files misconduct probe. Kennedy Center president has message for vandal: 'Seek help' 02/23/2026 09:32pm • Officials are searching for a person they said spilled a "toxic substance" on the temporary ice rink outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday. The ice skating rink outside the building was vandalized with a black sludge-like liquid, causing the cancellation of Friday n