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Kansas driver's license law leaves some of trans residents in ID limbo

By upi.com | | 3/13/2026 9:47 AM

A new state law in Kansas is the first to retroactively invalidate driver's licenses and other legally obtained documents of transgender residents. ... Read full Story

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Trump may waive 106-year-old maritime law to ease gas prices

By upi.com | | 3/12/2026 9:09 PM

The Trump administration is considering waivers of a 106-year-old maritime law as it battles rising gas prices as a side effect of the war in Iran. ... Read full Story

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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill, sends it to the House

By upi.com | | 3/12/2026 8:04 PM

The Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at tackling housing affordability, but it will need to be reconciled with GOP priorities in the House. ... Read full Story

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Americans cutting back on all expenses to pay for healthcare

By upi.com | | 3/12/2026 6:27 PM

People in the U.S. are killing budgets, skipping meals and prescriptions, and driving less as they struggle to keep up with healthcare expenses. ... Read full Story

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Retired U.S. Air Force major general missing in New Mexico for 2 weeks

By upi.com | | 3/12/2026 5:57 PM

Law enforcement officials in New Mexico said they've been searching for a 68-year-old retired U.S. Air Force major general reported missing last month. ... Read full Story

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LA superintendent releases statement after FBI raid

By upi.com | | 3/11/2026 4:56 PM

A superintendent in Los Angeles whose home and office was raided by the FBI last month released a statement Wednesday denying any wrongdoing. ... Read full Story

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Senators demand answers from Hegseth on attack of Iranian school

By upi.com | | 3/11/2026 4:22 PM

A group of senators sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers about the bombing of a school that killed more than 100. ... Read full Story

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Senators seek review of Trump administration handling of Epstein files

By upi.com | | 3/11/2026 3:10 PM

A bipartisan group of senators called on the Government Accountability Office to investigate the Justice Department's release of the Epstein files. ... Read full Story

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Gen. Joshua Rudd confirmed to lead NSA, Cyber Command

By upi.com | | 3/11/2026 3:07 PM

Gen. Joshua Rudd was confirmed by the Senate to lead the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command Tuesday in a 71-29 vote. ... Read full Story

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Vehicle crashes into barricade near White House

By upi.com | | 3/11/2026 2:20 PM

One person is in custody Wednesday after authorities said his vehicle crashed into a temporary barrier near the White House. No injures were reported. ... Read full Story

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Consumer prices rose 2.4% in line with expectations in February

By upi.com | | 3/11/2026 12:21 PM

The consumer price index rose at a slightly quicker pace in February than January, remaining above the Federal Reserve target rate of 2%. ... Read full Story

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Homeland Security resumes Global Entry during partial government shutdown

By upi.com | | 3/11/2026 11:05 AM

Global Entry, a program that allows trusted travelers to quickly get through U.S. customs, has resumed after a short break due to a partial shutdown. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, creating hazardous conditions

By upi.com | | 3/11/2026 10:44 AM

Highways were closed and flights canceled after Kilauea volcano began erupting for the 43rd time Tuesday in Hawaii, creating hazardous conditions. ... Read full Story

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Georgia special election to have runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former House seat

By upi.com | | 3/11/2026 10:07 AM

The House district formerly represented by Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia will see a runoff election in April as the vote count is too close. ... Read full Story

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Judge rejects new trial request by man convicted in Laken Riley murder

By upi.com | | 3/10/2026 7:14 PM

Clarke County, Ga., Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard denied Jose Ibarra's request for a new trial as Ibarra serves a life sentence. ... Read full Story

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140 U.S. troops wounded in Iran war, Pentagon says

By upi.com | | 3/10/2026 6:09 PM

The U.S. Department of Defense estimates that about 140 U.S. troops have been wounded since the United States began military action against Iran. ... Read full Story

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White House disputes claim of Navy escort on Strait of Hormuz

By upi.com | | 3/10/2026 5:04 PM

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the U.S. Navy has not escorted any oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. ... Read full Story

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Alabama governor commutes death sentence for murder man didn't commit

By upi.com | | 3/10/2026 4:24 PM

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, a man who has been on death row for more than 30 years. ... Read full Story

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New Mexico attorney general investigating Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch

By upi.com | | 3/10/2026 4:08 PM

New Mexico began an probe this week into the Zorro Ranch, a property near Santa Fe that was once owned by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full Story

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Suspicious package found near N.Y. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home

By upi.com | | 3/10/2026 3:40 PM

New York police investigated a suspicious device Tuesday near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. ... Read full Story

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Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

by Colossal | Mar 17 2026

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The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

by BookPage | Mar 17 2026

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Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

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The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you’d expect

by MarketWatch.com | Mar 17 2026

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Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

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Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

by Healthline.com | Mar 17 2026

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Mark Wahlberg shares new photo cheering on 16-year-old daughter Grace

by Hello! Magazine | Mar 17 2026

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Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

by greaterlongisland.com | Mar 17 2026

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Monster who raped step-daughter, got her pregnant could walk free under Gavin Newsom law

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

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Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | Mar 17 2026

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Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

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Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

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Flying, crawling robots to boost US Navy readiness in $71 million Gecko deal

by Interesting Engineering | Mar 17 2026

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5 fun family experiences in London this Easter

by The Travel Magazine | Mar 17 2026

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Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

by Global News | Mar 17 2026

Word of the Day

Erin go bragh

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2026 is:

Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase

Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.”

// They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!”

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Examples:

“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025

Did you know?

March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.

Kansas driver's license law leaves some of trans residents in ID limbo

Trump may waive 106-year-old maritime law to ease gas prices

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill, sends it to the House

Americans cutting back on all expenses to pay for healthcare

Retired U.S. Air Force major general missing in New Mexico for 2 weeks

LA superintendent releases statement after FBI raid

Senators demand answers from Hegseth on attack of Iranian school

Senators seek review of Trump administration handling of Epstein files

Gen. Joshua Rudd confirmed to lead NSA, Cyber Command

Vehicle crashes into barricade near White House

Consumer prices rose 2.4% in line with expectations in February

Homeland Security resumes Global Entry during partial government shutdown

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, creating hazardous conditions

Georgia special election to have runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former House seat

Judge rejects new trial request by man convicted in Laken Riley murder

140 U.S. troops wounded in Iran war, Pentagon says

White House disputes claim of Navy escort on Strait of Hormuz

Alabama governor commutes death sentence for murder man didn't commit

New Mexico attorney general investigating Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch

Suspicious package found near N.Y. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home

USA Government

Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you’d expect

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

Mark Wahlberg shares new photo cheering on 16-year-old daughter Grace

Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

Monster who raped step-daughter, got her pregnant could walk free under Gavin Newsom law

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

Flying, crawling robots to boost US Navy readiness in $71 million Gecko deal

5 fun family experiences in London this Easter

Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

2.N.C. lottery player wins his second Cash 5 jackpot in 14 years

3.Watch: Firefighters rescue golden retriever from thawing Canadian river

4.Look: Stranded porpoise returned to open waters in Guernsey

5.Look: Emu escapes Kentucky home when storm topples fence

6.Look: Florida cat gets surgery after swallowing 26 hair ties

7.Watch: Dog with bucket stuck over its head rescued in Alabama

8.Sister's reminder leads Maryland woman to $50,000 lottery prize

9.Watch: 'Cheetozard' auction results in a Guinness World Record

10.Watch: Britain's first elephant shrew pups, 'the Snootlets,' born at zoo