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Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 10:48 AM

A stretch of California highway was closed for nearly nine hours while crews worked to deal with a sticky situation: a syrup spill. ... Read full Story

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

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 10:32 AM

A North Carolina man scored a $259,866 Cash 5 lottery jackpot nearly 14 years after winning a $117,305 prize from the same game in 2012. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Firefighters rescue golden retriever from thawing Canadian river

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 9:37 AM

Firefighters in Ontario came to the rescue of a golden retriever that fell through the ice covering a frozen river and plunged into the frigid water. ... Read full Story

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Look: Stranded porpoise returned to open waters in Guernsey

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 9:16 AM

Animal rescuers on the island of Guernsey said a porpoise found repeatedly swimming toward the shore has been successfully returned to the sea. ... Read full Story

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Look: Emu escapes Kentucky home when storm topples fence

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 8:59 AM

Authorities in Kentucky said an emu named Mystery spent about a day on the loose when severe storms knocked down her shelter and fence. ... Read full Story

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Look: Florida cat gets surgery after swallowing 26 hair ties

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 8:49 AM

A Florida animal rescue said a 6-year-old cat underwent surgery for an intestinal blockage, and veterinarians ended up removing 26 hair ties. ... Read full Story

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

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 1:58 PM

A dog seen wandering for several days with a bucket stuck over its head in Alabama has been freed thanks to the efforts of multiple local residents. ... Read full Story

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

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 1:48 PM

A Maryland woman said a timely reminder from her sister to pick up lottery tickets led to her winning a $50,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket. ... Read full Story

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

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 10:26 AM

Guinness World Records said the auction of Cheetozard -- a Flamin' Hot Cheeto shaped liked the Pokemon Charizard -- resulted in a new record. ... Read full Story

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

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 10:06 AM

The Hertfordshire Zoo in England announced the births of two elephant shrew pups -- the very first of their species to be born in Britain. ... Read full Story

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Indiana man holds world record for 73 years of grave digging

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 10:03 AM

An Indiana man who was asked to fill in for the local gravedigger in 1952 is now retiring after a record-breaking 73 years and 75 days on the job. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Dog rescued from train track support beam in Philly

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 9:39 AM

Animal protection officers in Philadelphia came to the rescue of a dog stranded on an elevated train track support beam at the 63rd & Market station. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Prosthetic leg, surfboard among Los Angeles Metro's Lost & Found

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/13/2026 1:55 PM

The Los Angeles Metro revealed some of the most unusual items in its Lost & Found, including a surfboard, a prosthetic leg and a 55-inch TV. ... Read full Story

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Michigan man wins lottery jackpot during morning commute

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/13/2026 1:41 PM

A Michigan man made a quick stop on his way to work and won a $533,646 lottery jackpot as a reward for interrupting his morning commute. ... Read full Story

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Look: Escaped bull visits Kansas high school

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/13/2026 11:33 AM

Police and firefighters responded to a Kansas high school where an escaped bull decided to take advantage of an open field and get some exercise. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Goldfish drives custom-built car a record distance in one minute

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/13/2026 11:26 AM

A Netherlands engineer built a car for his pet goldfish, Blub, who drove the vehicle a distance of 40 feet in one minute to break a world record. ... Read full Story

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Look: Badger found hiding in California high school storage closet

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/12/2026 2:14 PM

Animal control officers in California were summoned to a high school to eject "a very unusual" trespasser: a badger hiding in a storage closet. ... Read full Story

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Stranger's advice leads Maryland man to $100,000 lottery prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/12/2026 1:24 PM

A Maryland man took some advice from a stranger at a convenience store and bought a scratch-off lottery ticket that turned out to be worth $100,000. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Mario Day event in New York draws 270 people dressed as Mario

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/12/2026 1:08 PM

A GameStop store in New York gathered 270 people in Mario costumes to attempt a world record and celebrate the Nintendo character's holiday. ... Read full Story

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Look: Red fox stows away on cargo ship from England to United States

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/12/2026 12:05 PM

A red fox stowed away on a cargo ship that departed Southampton, England, and was found by customs officers at the Port of New York and New Jersey. ... Read full Story

basketball

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: World Baseball Classic final, NBA, NIT and more

by CBS Interactive Inc | Mar 17 2026

connecticut

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

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

exercise

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

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

fashion

Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

FFNEWS

Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

by FreightWaves | Mar 17 2026

finance

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

by MarketWatch.com | Mar 17 2026

health

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

by Healthline.com | Mar 17 2026

music

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

new_jersey

Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 17 2026

nutrition

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

by thehealthy.com | Feb 03 2026

opinion

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

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

politics

Sununu on TSA workers, DHS shutdown: 'I don't think there's a breaking point'

by The Hill | Mar 17 2026

technology

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

by Interesting Engineering | Mar 17 2026

upstate

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

by NEWS10 ABC | Mar 17 2026

world

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.

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

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

Watch: Firefighters rescue golden retriever from thawing Canadian river

Look: Stranded porpoise returned to open waters in Guernsey

Look: Emu escapes Kentucky home when storm topples fence

Look: Florida cat gets surgery after swallowing 26 hair ties

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

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

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

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

Indiana man holds world record for 73 years of grave digging

Watch: Dog rescued from train track support beam in Philly

Watch: Prosthetic leg, surfboard among Los Angeles Metro's Lost & Found

Michigan man wins lottery jackpot during morning commute

Look: Escaped bull visits Kansas high school

Watch: Goldfish drives custom-built car a record distance in one minute

Look: Badger found hiding in California high school storage closet

Stranger's advice leads Maryland man to $100,000 lottery prize

Watch: Mario Day event in New York draws 270 people dressed as Mario

Look: Red fox stows away on cargo ship from England to United States

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: World Baseball Classic final, NBA, NIT and more

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

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

Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

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

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

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

Sununu on TSA workers, DHS shutdown: 'I don't think there's a breaking point'

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

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

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