March 2022

Senators push to extend pandemic school lunch waivers

March 31, 2022 12:03 pm CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN A bipartisan group of senators is trying to extend pandemic school meal waivers that gave districts extra federal funds and…

A Japanese ‘killing stone,’ said to contain an evil 9-tailed fox spirit, has split in two

March 31, 2022 12:02 pm CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN An evil fox spirit is on the loose after breaking free from her rock prison — that is, if you believe in Japanese…

World Bank President: How we can ease food shortages

March 31, 2022 11:58 am CNN

CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Julia Chatterley Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has the world heading toward a global food crisis that could impact millions…

World Bank President: How we can ease food shortages

March 31, 2022 11:58 am CNN Newsource

By Julia Chatterley Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has the world heading toward a global food crisis that could impact millions of people. But…

April is National Volunteer Month; Umpqua Bank suggests ways to lend a hand in C.O.

March 31, 2022 11:56 am KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteerism can serve as a great way to reconnect with the community, and with April being National Volunteer Month, the…

Judge strikes down parts of Florida election law; cites race

March 31, 2022 11:49 am Associated Press

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has struck down portions of a Florida election law passed last…

US and coalition forces could have done more to decrease civilian harm in 2017 battle for Raqqa, Syria, think tank report finds

March 31, 2022 11:44 am CNN Newsource

By Ellie Kaufman, CNN US and coalition forces that fought in Syria in 2017 to recapture the city of Raqqa from ISIS could have done more to decrease…

Bend Giving Plate’s hydroponic farm to produce more lettuce, give out free salad kits

March 31, 2022 11:44 am Noah Chast

Inside The Giving Plate’s food donation facility is a hydroponic farm, ready to grow more fresh lettuce for Central Oregonians in need of fresh,…

Syracuse C Frank Anselem entering transfer portal

March 31, 2022 11:44 am Associated Press

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse reserve center Frank Anselem is entering the transfer portal. The 6-foot-10 player from Nigeria announced his…

Turkish parliament approves contentious election law changes

March 31, 2022 11:40 am Associated Press

By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s parliament has approved electoral law amendments that critics maintain could pave…

Punk Rock Professor Launches Benefit Album for Ukraine

March 31, 2022 11:32 am CNN Newsource

By Stephen Bell Click here for updates on this story 3/31/2022 (Neumann University) — Aston, PA – Janis Chakars,…

Ikea will pay you to get its old furniture back

March 31, 2022 11:32 am CNN Newsource

By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Can’t stand that old bookcase and dining table with the mismatched chairs you once thought looked so cool? If…

Virginia Tech Shootings Fast Facts

March 31, 2022 11:24 am CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the shootings at Virginia Tech in April 2007, one of the deadliest mass shootings in…

Vatican Fast Facts

March 31, 2022 11:22 am CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic…

Saudi Arabia Fast Facts

March 31, 2022 11:21 am CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Saudi Arabia, a large, oil-rich Middle Eastern country bordering Yemen, Oman, the United Arab Emirates,…

Syrian Civil War Fast Facts

March 31, 2022 11:20 am CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at ongoing civil war in Syria. In the first eleven years of the war, which began in 2011, an estimated…

State police won’t comment on audio obtained by AP of investigators grilling state trooper at center of Ronald Greene killing

March 31, 2022 11:18 am CNN

CNN By Virginia Langmaid and Nick Valencia, CNN A former Louisiana State Police officer, who on body camera video can be heard saying that he…

United Nations Fast Facts

March 31, 2022 11:17 am CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the United Nations, an organization of 193 member states from around the world. United Nations Charter…

Russian troops have withdrawn from Chernobyl, says Ukrainian nuclear operator

March 31, 2022 11:16 am CNN Newsource

By Nathan Hodge, CNN Russian forces have withdrawn from Chernobyl, the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, the state enterprise…

Police: Student kills peer at South Carolina middle school

March 31, 2022 11:15 am Associated Press

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 12-year-old student has been shot and killed by another 12-year-old student at a South Carolina middle…

Month: March 2022