March 2022

Energy startup to bring electric battery factory to W.Va.

March 17, 2022 1:26 PM Associated Press

By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The energy startup SPARKZ says it plans to build an electric battery factory in West…

US adult smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic

March 17, 2022 1:20 PM Associated Press

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The first year of the pandemic saw fewer Americans smoking. U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a…

Ben Howland out as Mississippi State coach after 7 seasons

March 17, 2022 1:18 PM Associated Press

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland is out after seven seasons with the program. A release on Thursday…

Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours after directing racial slur at Trevor Noah

March 17, 2022 1:12 PM CNN

Rapper Kanye West used a racial slur on Instagram to attack “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah after Noah accused West of harassing Kim…

Tigers agree to 2-year deal with LHP Andrew Chafin

March 17, 2022 1:11 PM Associated Press

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Left-hander Andrew Chafin and the Tigers finalized a $13 million, two-year contract, giving Detroit one of the top relief…

Swimmer Lia Thomas becomes first transgender athlete to win an NCAA D-I title

March 17, 2022 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson and Steve Almasy, CNN University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I…

The art world responds to Russian invasion of Ukraine by canceling shows and cutting ties

March 17, 2022 1:10 PM CNN Newsource

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Oscar Holland, CNN Stage curtains are closing, art exhibitions are being halted and performers are being replaced. Over the past…

MLB draft in LA July 17-19 in conjunction with All-Stars

March 17, 2022 1:09 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s amateur draft will be held in Los Angeles from July 17-19, its second straight season located at the city of the…

Cowboys release OL La’el Collins for more salary cap relief

March 17, 2022 1:08 PM Associated Press

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer The Dallas Cowboys are releasing right tackle La’el Collins in the second cost-cutting move involving one…

PayPal enables customers to send money to Ukrainians

March 17, 2022 1:07 PM Associated Press

By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — PayPal says that its users will now be able to send money to Ukrainians, both in the war-ravaged…

Providence snaps South Dakota State’s streak at 21 in NCAA

March 17, 2022 1:07 PM Associated Press

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Al Durham had 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists and Jared Bynum made three…

Nats new bopper Cruz makes immediate impact with pitcher tip

March 17, 2022 1:06 PM Associated Press

By CHUCK KING Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Nationals signed 41-year-old slugger Nelson Cruz to be their designated…

MLB Calendar

March 17, 2022 1:03 PM Associated Press

By The Associated Press MLB…

Excessive napping could be a sign of dementia, study finds

March 17, 2022 1:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Frequent napping or regularly napping for extended periods during the day may be a sign of early dementia in older adults, a…

US governors look for ways to aid Ukraine, from field hospital kits to rebuilding funds

March 17, 2022 1:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Maeve Reston and Eric Bradner, CNN As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on US officials “to do more” to help his country,…

Cowboys release OL La’el Collins for more salary cap relief

March 17, 2022 12:59 PM Associated Press

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer The Dallas Cowboys are releasing right tackle La’el Collins in the second cost-cutting move involving one…

Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, wasn’t actually Irish

March 17, 2022 12:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN St. Patrick’s Day may be strongly associated with Irish pride, but the eponymous saint actually wasn’t even from…

Brad Miller agrees to $10M, 2-year deal with Rangers

March 17, 2022 12:55 PM Associated Press

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Versatile Brad Miller and Texas have agreed to a $10 million, two-year contract. Miller hit 20 homers for Philadelphia last…

Brad Miller agrees to $10M, 2-year deal with Rangers

March 17, 2022 12:55 PM Associated Press

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Versatile Brad Miller and Texas have agreed to a $10 million, two-year contract. Miller hit 20 homers for Philadelphia last…

Holi is a celebration of love, color and spring

March 17, 2022 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN With winter finally coming to an end, millions of people in India — and other parts of the world home to Hindus —…

Shiffrin back at skiing’s summit after Olympic struggles

March 17, 2022 12:50 PM Associated Press

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Mikaela Shiffrin has soared back to the summit of skiing by clinching the overall World Cup title. The fourth…

Koch Industries: Here’s why we’re staying in Russia

March 17, 2022 12:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN Business Koch Industries, the conglomerate run by billionaire Charles Koch, is planning to stay in Russia even as hundreds of…

Collins provides spark, Michigan beats Colorado State 75-63

March 17, 2022 12:39 PM Associated Press

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Freshman Frankie Collins provided the spark Michigan needed in a turbulent year for the…

Justice Department charges Wisconsin man who said it was ‘satisfying’ to attack police on January 6

March 17, 2022 12:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Tara Subramaniam and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN The Justice Department unsealed charges on Thursday against a 23-year-old Wisconsin man who allegedly…

Du Preez leads Steyn City Championship in South Africa

March 17, 2022 12:37 PM Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Big-hitting South African James Hart du Preez has carded a 9-under 63 to lead after the first round of the European tour’s…

As F1 returns to Bahrain, an ex-prisoner awaits compensation

March 17, 2022 12:33 PM Associated Press

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Formula One begins the new season on Sunday in Bahrain at a huge track where a huge…

Biden calls Putin a ‘murderous dictator’ and ‘pure thug’

March 17, 2022 12:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez and Nikki Carvajal, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday called Vladimir Putin a “pure thug” and “murderous…

Let’s play! Buxton digs in, MLB spring games finally begin

March 17, 2022 12:26 PM Associated Press

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Baseball’s bitter 99-day lockout moved a little further back in the rearview mirror…

Rejuvenated Mitch Trubisky hoping for restart in Pittsburgh

March 17, 2022 12:23 PM Associated Press

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky is eager to restart his career. The Steelers…

Baffert attorney: 90-day suspension would end racing career

March 17, 2022 12:23 PM Associated Press

By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert are arguing that a 90-day suspension from…

Month: March 2022