March 2021 Archives

Zoom posts big quarter even as subscriber growth slows

March 2, 2021 Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Zoom’s astronomical growth is tapering off along with the pandemic, raising questions about whether the videoconferencing service’s immense popularity will fade as more people return to classrooms, offices and other places […]

Vernon Jordan, activist, former Clinton adviser, dies at 85

March 2, 2021 Jeff Martin and Errin Haines, Associated Press

ATLANTA — Vernon Jordan, who rose from humble beginnings to become a champion of civil rights before reinventing himself as a Washington insider and corporate influencer, has died, relatives confirmed. He was 85. “It it […]

Cuomo avoids public amid outcry over harassment allegations

March 2, 2021 Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has avoided public appearances for days as some members of his own party call for him to resign over sexual harassment allegations. The governor hasn’t taken questions […]

Supreme Court skeptical about patent judge appointments

March 2, 2021 Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court on Monday seemed likely to find that the judges who oversee patent disputes are not properly appointed, a case important to patent holders and inventors including major technology companies. […]

Senate confirms Cardona as Biden’s education secretary

March 2, 2021 Collin Binkley, Associated Press

The Senate voted Monday to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cardona, 45, a former public school […]

College Basketball Roundup: Boeheim’s 26 helps Syracuse edge UNC

March 2, 2021 Cory Lavalette

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Buddy Boeheim scored 26 to become a 1,000-point career scorer and Syracuse breathed some life into its NCAA Tournament hopes by holding on for a 72-70 win over North Carolina on Monday […]

Hurricanes tie late, win in OT at Florida

March 2, 2021 Cory Lavalette

For the second time in as many games in Sunrise, the Hurricanes gave away a third-period lead but found a way to get two points. The Panthers’ Eetu Luostarinen and Carolina’s Vincent Trocheck both scored […]

Virginia lawmakers wind down this year’s session

March 1, 2021 Sarah Rankin and Denise Lavoie, Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — The Democrat-led Virginia General Assembly finished much of its work for the year Saturday, passing the state budget, and approving a marijuana legalization bill and dozens of other pieces of legislation. Lawmakers […]

N.C. Senate fails to override SB 37 veto

March 1, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – During a Monday evening floor session, the N.C. Senate failed to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of SB 37, the bill to return all students to in-person instruction. The final tally was 29-20, […]

N.C. Senate sets Monday override vote

March 1, 2021 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH – Following Gov. Roy Cooper’s Friday evening veto, the N.C. Senate will vote on a veto override of SB 37 at 7 p.m. Monday. SB 37, a bill that would require an in-person instruction […]

Month: March 2021