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Tornadoes kill at least six people in Michigan and Oklahoma

By upi.com | | 3/7/2026 12:05 PM

Tornadoes that swept through Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday killed at least six people and injured several others, authorities in both states said. ... Read full Story

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GOP Rep. Darrell Issa announces retirement from California seat

By upi.com | | 3/7/2026 10:50 AM

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced he is retiring at the end of his term and put his support behind San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond. ... Read full Story

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FBI investigates suspicious breach of its networks

By upi.com | | 3/6/2026 8:47 PM

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into a "suspicious" breach of networks containing information about ongoing investigations. ... Read full Story

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Rep. Tony Gonzales pulls out of re-election race amid affair controversy

By upi.com | | 3/6/2026 5:04 PM

Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, said Friday that he is ending his re-election campaign after acknowledging an extramarital affair that he previously denied. ... Read full Story

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New cache of Epstein files released Friday with Trump accusations

By upi.com | | 3/6/2026 4:20 PM

The Department of Justice released new FBI documents Thursday that describe interviews with a woman who accused President Donald Trump of abusing her. ... Read full Story

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Fla. Bar: No investigation of Lindsey Halligan over Comey, James cases

By upi.com | | 3/6/2026 4:09 PM

Lindsey Halligan is not under investigation by the Florida Barn, the organization clarified on Friday, claiming the report was an error. ... Read full Story

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CBP argues it can't comply with court order on tariff refunds

By upi.com | | 3/6/2026 2:10 PM

U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a judge Friday that it can't comply with his order to refund tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled illegal. ... Read full Story

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Chicago's 'The People's Celebration' for the Rev. Jesse Jackson begins

By upi.com | | 3/6/2026 1:09 PM

The public funeral for the Rev Jesse Jackson began Friday morning, with state, religious and local dignitaries attending. ... Read full Story

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Trump calls for ‘unconditional surrender’ if Iran deal is to be made

By upi.com | | 3/6/2026 11:18 AM

President Donald Trump said Friday he will not agree to end U.S. strikes on Iran without an unconditional surrender as Israel launches new attacks. ... Read full Story

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U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February, further than expected

By upi.com | | 3/6/2026 10:19 AM

Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February while the rate of unemployment climbed to 4.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. ... Read full Story

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NASA rules out chance of lunar asteroid impact in 2032

By upi.com | | 3/5/2026 8:32 PM

NASA on Thursday walked back a prediction that an asteroid had a "small, but notable" chance of impacting Earth or the moon in 2032 based on newly analyzed data. ... Read full Story

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House votes down proposal to limit Trump's war powers

By upi.com | | 3/5/2026 7:22 PM

The U.S. House on Thursday voted down a measure to limit President Donald Trump's war powers, one day after a similar effort failed in the Senate. ... Read full Story

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House GOP calls on Gonzales to end re-election campaign

By upi.com | | 3/5/2026 6:37 PM

House GOP leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, called on Rep. Tony Gonzales to end his re-election race after admitting to an affair with a staffer. ... Read full Story

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes increased nutrition education for doctors

By upi.com | | 3/5/2026 4:51 PM

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that the department will push for increased nutrition education for doctors. ... Read full Story

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Nominee for ambassador to El Salvador comes under fire at Senate hearing

By upi.com | | 3/5/2026 4:51 PM

Democratic senators on the Foreign Relations Committee criticized Troy Edgar, the nominee for ambassador to El Salvador, at a hearing Thursday. ... Read full Story

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GOP advances End Sanctuary Policies Act; Dems warn it’s unconstitutional

By upi.com | | 3/5/2026 4:17 PM

The House Judiciary Committee voted to advance the GOP-backed End Sanctuary Policies Act as Democrats proposed several amendments during the mark-up. ... Read full Story

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Trump ousts DHS chief Kristi Noem, picks Okla. Sen. Markwayne Mullin

By upi.com | | 3/5/2026 4:09 PM

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and said he would replace her with U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. ... Read full Story

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Investors file suit against Trump, Bondi over TikTok sale

By upi.com | | 3/5/2026 2:53 PM

Investors filed suit against President Trump and Attorney General Bondi saying they ignored the law in helping to facilitate the purchase of TikTok's assets by Trump's allies. ... Read full Story

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Montana Sen. Steve Daines won't seek re-election

By upi.com | | 3/5/2026 12:10 PM

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., announced Wednesday that he won't seek re-election this year, withdrawing just minutes before the filing deadline. ... Read full Story

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3 women killed in Utah; suspect arrested in Colorado after manhunt

By upi.com | | 3/5/2026 11:12 AM

A suspect was arrested Thursday after three women's bodies were found in southern Utah, sparking a multi-state manhunt for the killer. ... Read full Story

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Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

by Science News | Mar 16 2026

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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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CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

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Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

by FreightWaves | Mar 17 2026

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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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Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 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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Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Birth of Baby No. 1 With Husband Cole M.G.N.: ‘Welcome to the World Little One’

by Billboard | Mar 17 2026

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Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 17 2026

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Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry Says the NFL Is “90%” Mindset: “We Know What Comes with the Job”

by thehealthy.com | Feb 03 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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Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

by phys.org | 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

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.

Tornadoes kill at least six people in Michigan and Oklahoma

GOP Rep. Darrell Issa announces retirement from California seat

FBI investigates suspicious breach of its networks

Rep. Tony Gonzales pulls out of re-election race amid affair controversy

New cache of Epstein files released Friday with Trump accusations

Fla. Bar: No investigation of Lindsey Halligan over Comey, James cases

CBP argues it can't comply with court order on tariff refunds

Chicago's 'The People's Celebration' for the Rev. Jesse Jackson begins

Trump calls for ‘unconditional surrender’ if Iran deal is to be made

U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February, further than expected

NASA rules out chance of lunar asteroid impact in 2032

House votes down proposal to limit Trump's war powers

House GOP calls on Gonzales to end re-election campaign

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes increased nutrition education for doctors

Nominee for ambassador to El Salvador comes under fire at Senate hearing

GOP advances End Sanctuary Policies Act; Dems warn it’s unconstitutional

Trump ousts DHS chief Kristi Noem, picks Okla. Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Investors file suit against Trump, Bondi over TikTok sale

Montana Sen. Steve Daines won't seek re-election

3 women killed in Utah; suspect arrested in Colorado after manhunt

USA Government

Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

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

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

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

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

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

Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Birth of Baby No. 1 With Husband Cole M.G.N.: ‘Welcome to the World Little One’

Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry Says the NFL Is “90%” Mindset: “We Know What Comes with the Job”

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

Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

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

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