March 2022

Coverage of Simone Biles wins AP story of the year honors

March 4, 2022 1:23 PM Associated Press

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Associated Press writer Will Graves won Story of the Year honors in the annual contest for AP staffers judged by the…

Saint Mary’s vows to keep pushing after win over Gonzaga

March 4, 2022 1:20 PM Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — The Saint Mary’s men’s basketball team has embraced the idea of not having a…

Northern Iowa gets past Illinois State 78-65 in MVC tourney

March 4, 2022 1:20 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS — AJ Green had 17 points as Northern Iowa defeated Illinois State 78-65 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tourney quarterfinals. Noah…

Boston, No. 1 Gamecocks top Arkansas in SEC women’s quarters

March 4, 2022 1:13 PM Associated Press

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Aliyah Boston notched her 22nd consecutive double-double with 17 points and 14…

A glance at reaction of sports to Russian invasion

March 4, 2022 1:11 PM Associated Press

By The Associated Press A glance at the reaction of sports to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia and its ally Belarus are being increasingly…

Ukrainian drone enthusiasts sign up to repel Russian forces

March 4, 2022 1:10 PM Associated Press

By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer In better times, Ukrainian drone enthusiasts flew their gadgets into the sky to photograph weddings,…

Witness: Jan. 6 rioter wanted to remove ‘corrupt’ lawmakers

March 4, 2022 1:04 PM Associated Press

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A key government witness has testified that a Texas militia member charged with storming…

4 news outlets earn ‘Grand Slam’ honors in APSE contest

March 4, 2022 1:02 PM Associated Press

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Times, USA Today Sports, IndyStar and News & Observer earned Grand Slam honors and the Montgomery…

This Toyota just sold for $2.5 million

March 4, 2022 12:44 PM CNN

CNN By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business A Toyota sold at a Florida collector car auction Friday for $2.5 million. As you might guess, this was not…

A convoy of truckers protesting Covid-19 measures is expected to arrive in the DC area this weekend. Here’s what we know

March 4, 2022 12:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar, CNN Convoy groups led by American truckers are making their way toward the nation’s capital to demand an end to all Covid-19…

Stellantis CEO: Halting Russia business hurts workers, not Putin

March 4, 2022 12:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Stellantis, the maker of Dodge and Jeep vehicles, has a factory in Russia. But it has not announced plans to…

Hill scores 24 to carry Longwood past NC A&T 79-65 in OT

March 4, 2022 12:31 PM Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Justin Hill had 10 of his 24 points in overtime as Longwood beat North Carolina A&T 79-65 in the quarterfinals of the Big…

Russia says it’s blocking access to Facebook

March 4, 2022 12:30 PM CNN

CNN By Brian Fung, CNN Business Russia moved to block access to Facebook within its borders on Friday, seeking to shut down the world’s biggest…

Russia says it’s blocking access to Facebook

March 4, 2022 12:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Brian Fung, CNN Business Russia moved to block access to Facebook within its borders on Friday, seeking to shut down the world’s biggest…

New Mexico regulators refute attorney general’s claims

March 4, 2022 12:28 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico utility regulators are refuting allegations by Attorney General Hector Balderas that they aren’t pursuing…

Two Chicago police officers shot on overnight shift while ordering at a hot dog stand

March 4, 2022 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

Hannah Sarisohn, CNN Two Chicago police officers were shot while waiting to order food after a man who was waiting in line allegedly fired at them,…

Russian propaganda ‘outgunned’ by social media rebuttals

March 4, 2022 12:10 PM Associated Press

By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press Russian state media is spreading false claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fled Kyiv in what…

Colorado moves to protect abortions in state law

March 4, 2022 12:07 PM Associated Press

By PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Colorado is among several states attempting to secure the right to abortion as…

What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could mean for the US economic recovery

March 4, 2022 11:59 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Mark Zandi for CNN Business Perspectives Painfully high inflation has become the nation’s number one economic problem, ignited by…

‘Not fair at all’: UNM athletics to receive almost double the capital outlay project funding of NMSU

March 4, 2022 11:57 AM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico lawmakers granted millions more in capital outlay project funding to the University of New Mexico when compared…

No. 21 Virginia Tech women edge No. 16 UNC in ACC tourney

March 4, 2022 11:49 AM Associated Press

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Aisha Sheppard and Georgia Amoore each scored 22 points as No. 21 Virginia Tech beat…

¿Quién es Olena Zelenska, la primera dama de Ucrania?

March 4, 2022 11:43 AM CNN Newsource

Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El 16 de febrero Olena Zelenska subió a Instagram una foto junto a su esposo, el presidente de…

Kentucky racing board upholds Bob Baffert’s suspension

March 4, 2022 11:35 AM Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky racing officials have denied trainer Bob Baffert’s request to stay his suspension for a failed postrace drug test…

No. 13 Ohio State women advance to Big Ten semifinals

March 4, 2022 11:32 AM Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jacy Sheldon scored 19 points, Taylor Mikesell added 18 points with four 3-pointers and No. 13 Ohio State closed on a 10-0 run…

New Mexico Democrats pick top contenders for June 7 primary

March 4, 2022 11:19 AM Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Democrats are deciding which candidates to put at the top of their primary election ballot as the party strives to…

Judge shuts down January 6-based challenge to Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s candidacy

March 4, 2022 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Marshall Cohen A federal judge on Friday shut down a legal challenge to North Carolina Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s candidacy from a…

“No es solo Ucrania lo que estamos protegiendo”: extranjeros y expatriados toman las armas para luchar contra Rusia

March 4, 2022 10:49 AM CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Shehyni, Ucrania (CNN) — La carretera de asfalto gris que conduce al cruce fronterizo de Shehyni en Ucrania con…

Visa lowers merchant credit fees for small businesses

March 4, 2022 10:45 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Visa says it will lower its credit card “swipe” fees for online and in-store transactions by 10% for small businesses starting…

La futbolista estrella de Stanford Katie Meyer se suicidó, según dijeron sus padres a NBC

March 4, 2022 10:44 AM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon (CNN) — La futbolista Katie Meyer, estrella de la Universidad de Stanford, se suicidó, dijo su madre al programa “Today” de NBC…

Volodymyr Zelensky’s acting career prepared him for the world stage

March 4, 2022 10:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN It makes sense that Hollywood has rallied around Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. After all, he’s one of…

Month: March 2022