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Supreme Court to weigh protected status for Syrian, Haitian immigrants

By upi.com | | 3/17/2026 10:10 AM

The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh the Trump administration's authority to end the temporary protected status of Syrian and Haitian immigrants. ... Read full Story

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Kouri Richins, author of grief children's book, found guilty of murder

By upi.com | | 3/17/2026 10:09 AM

Kouri Darden Richins, the Utah woman who published a children's book about grief, has been found guilty of his murder by poisoning him with fentanyl. ... Read full Story

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms man killed by Dallas police was security guard

By upi.com | | 3/17/2026 4:49 AM

The 39-year-old man killed in a standoff with Dallas police last week was a member of Rep. Jasmine Crockett's security team, her office confirmed Monday. ... Read full Story

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio designates Iranian-American Kamran Hekmati wrongfully detained by Iran

By upi.com | | 3/17/2026 1:54 AM

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated a Jewish Iranian-American imprisoned for nearly a year in Iran as wrongfully detained, according to his family. ... Read full Story

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CBP's Greg Bovino will retire at end of March, reports say

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 11:53 PM

Customs and Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, who spearheaded several operations in the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, will retire at the end of the month. ... Read full Story

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Judge blocks Kennedy’s changes to vaccine schedule, CDC committee

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 10:30 PM

A federal judge on Monday blocked all votes and changes by a CDC vaccine committee remade by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from going into effect. ... Read full Story

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Air traffic snarled due to winter weather, government shutdown

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 8:01 PM

Extreme weather snarled all manner of transportation across the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast on Monday, making the partial shutdown of TSA worse. ... Read full Story

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Tennessee tens sue Musk's xAI for allowing Grok to undress them

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 4:13 PM

A group of Tennessee teens and one adult sued Elon Musk's xAI on Monday for allowing it to undress them creating child pornography. ... Read full Story

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Kennedy Center board votes to close for 2 years for renovations

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 3:52 PM

The Kennedy Center board voted Monday to shutter the facility for two years to carry out renovations that some worry could result in an overhaul. ... Read full Story

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Lawmakers accuse Kristi Noem of lying to Congress, request inquiry

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 3:25 PM

House and Senate Democrats are calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem for perjury. ... Read full Story

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Illinois primary Tuesday looks to fill six open congressional seats

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 2:51 PM

Illinois will have busy primary elections Tuesday as voters select candidates to fill six seats representing the state in the U.S. Congress. ... Read full Story

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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 2:20 PM

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has an "excellent" prognosis, President Donald Trump announced. ... Read full Story

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Colorado JBS meat packing plant goes on strike

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 11:22 AM

Workers at a JBS plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike this morning demanding higher wages and safer working conditions. ... Read full Story

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Afghan asylum-seeker who helped U.S. military dies in ICE custody

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 11:21 AM

An Afghan father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Texas less than 24 hours after being detained while seeking asylum. ... Read full Story

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Senate prepares to debate SAVE Act amid partisan split

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 9:59 AM

Senate Republicans are trying to pass the SAVE America Act this week, and both sides are gearing up to fight over the election reform bill. ... Read full Story

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Trump may delay state visit if China doesn't help defend Hormuz Strait

By upi.com | | 3/16/2026 9:54 AM

China should commit military assets to keep oil moving through the Hormuz Strait, said President Trump, linking the issue to a summit with Xi Jinping. ... Read full Story

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10 aviation CEO's ask Congress to fund TSA, avert air travel chaos

By upi.com | | 3/15/2026 9:16 PM

A group of aviation CEOs sent a letter to Congress asking it to end the partial government shutdown and pay TSA, customs and air traffic controllers. ... Read full Story

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Winter storm brings weather warnings in Midwest

By upi.com | | 3/15/2026 7:50 PM

Millions of Americans across the Midwest are under weather warnings as blizzard conditions continue to blanket an area stretching from Minneapolis to Detroit. ... Read full Story

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Michigan synagogue attacker was brother of killed Hezbollah commander

By upi.com | | 3/15/2026 4:12 PM

The man who drove a car into a Michigan synagogue is the brother of a Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon last week, Israeli's military said. ... Read full Story

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Pentagon identifies six service members killed in refueling mission

By upi.com | | 3/15/2026 9:52 AM

The Department of Defense has identified the six U.S. service members killed during a refueling mission as part of the Iran war. ... Read full Story

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

by Colossal | Mar 17 2026

finance

After I totaled my car, I set out to find a used one for under $10,000

by MarketWatch.com | Mar 17 2026

food

7 Costco Kirkland Signature Foods That Aren't Worth The Price

by The Daily Meal | Mar 17 2026

health

Healthgrades Names Top U.S. Hospitals for Patient Safety in 2026

by Healthline.com | Mar 16 2026

how_to

Don't Let Hackers Access Your Home Wi-Fi Network. Here's How to Lock It Down

by CNET | Mar 17 2026

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GMA's Robin Roberts showcases incredible six-pack in tiny bikini on beach vacation

by Hello! Magazine | Mar 17 2026

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Meet the Barkeep: Joe Palmeri pours tradition at Reese’s 1900

by greaterlongisland.com | Mar 17 2026

mental

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

by thehealthy.com | Feb 26 2026

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NYC to reduce speed limit to 15 mph in 800 school zones this year

by 6sqft.com | Mar 17 2026

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Supreme Court to weigh protected status for Syrian, Haitian immigrants

by upi.com | Mar 17 2026

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Op-Ed: Sherrill’s misguided retreat on smart business tax policy

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 16 2026

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Why I refuse to stay silent as Jews are scapegoated by left and right

by Opinion on Fox News | Mar 17 2026

science

Understanding telescope magnification: A beginner’s guide to eyepieces, aperture and getting the best views

by LIVE SCIENCE | Mar 17 2026

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Is the future of a key player at Manchester City suddenly in doubt?

by Yahoo Sports | Mar 17 2026

wellness

Half of Women Will Develop Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Here Are the Signs

by Self.com | Mar 16 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.

Supreme Court to weigh protected status for Syrian, Haitian immigrants

Kouri Richins, author of grief children's book, found guilty of murder

Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms man killed by Dallas police was security guard

Secretary of State Marco Rubio designates Iranian-American Kamran Hekmati wrongfully detained by Iran

CBP's Greg Bovino will retire at end of March, reports say

Judge blocks Kennedy’s changes to vaccine schedule, CDC committee

Air traffic snarled due to winter weather, government shutdown

Tennessee tens sue Musk's xAI for allowing Grok to undress them

Kennedy Center board votes to close for 2 years for renovations

Lawmakers accuse Kristi Noem of lying to Congress, request inquiry

Illinois primary Tuesday looks to fill six open congressional seats

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer

Colorado JBS meat packing plant goes on strike

Afghan asylum-seeker who helped U.S. military dies in ICE custody

Senate prepares to debate SAVE Act amid partisan split

Trump may delay state visit if China doesn't help defend Hormuz Strait

10 aviation CEO's ask Congress to fund TSA, avert air travel chaos

Winter storm brings weather warnings in Midwest

Michigan synagogue attacker was brother of killed Hezbollah commander

Pentagon identifies six service members killed in refueling mission

USA Government

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After I totaled my car, I set out to find a used one for under $10,000

7 Costco Kirkland Signature Foods That Aren't Worth The Price

Healthgrades Names Top U.S. Hospitals for Patient Safety in 2026

Don't Let Hackers Access Your Home Wi-Fi Network. Here's How to Lock It Down

GMA's Robin Roberts showcases incredible six-pack in tiny bikini on beach vacation

Meet the Barkeep: Joe Palmeri pours tradition at Reese’s 1900

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

NYC to reduce speed limit to 15 mph in 800 school zones this year

Supreme Court to weigh protected status for Syrian, Haitian immigrants

Op-Ed: Sherrill’s misguided retreat on smart business tax policy

Why I refuse to stay silent as Jews are scapegoated by left and right

Understanding telescope magnification: A beginner’s guide to eyepieces, aperture and getting the best views

Is the future of a key player at Manchester City suddenly in doubt?

Half of Women Will Develop Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Here Are the Signs

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