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Colombia's Petro alleges Ecuador bombing, seeks U.S. intervention

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 10:27 AM

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said authorities found an active explosive device near the border with Ecuador, possibly from an aircraft. ... Read full Story

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South Korea’s KOSME opens robotics demonstration hub in Boston

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 9:23 AM

The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency has established a demonstration hub in Boston to support Korean firms developing AI-powered robotics technologies. ... Read full Story

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Oil tankers are ‘starting to dribble through ‘Strait of Hormuz,’ U.S. says

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/17/2026 8:47 AM

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz starting to move is "a sign of how little Iran has left." ... Read full Story

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Israel looking for ‘significant change’ to how Canada handles antisemitism

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/17/2026 8:35 AM

The office of Israel's president down to its ambassador in Ottawa, the message is the same: Canada must do more to curb threats against Jews. ... Read full Story

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At least 11 killed, 55 injured in Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 8:19 AM

A Russian airborne assault targeting eastern and southern Ukraine with attack drones, bombs and artillery left 11 people dead and more than 50 injured ... Read full Story

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Israel says it killed 2 of Iran’s top security officials as war intensifies

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/17/2026 8:09 AM

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and the head of the Revolutionary Guard’s all-volunteer Basij force, were “eliminated last night," Israel said. ... Read full Story

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Israel: Iran security head Larijani and Basij commander Soleimani dead

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 5:55 AM

Israel said it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani and Basij paramilitary force commander Gholamreza Soleimani in airstrikes overnight. ... Read full Story

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Kim Jong Un inspects museum for N. Korean troops sent to Ukraine war

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 5:43 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a memorial museum under construction to honor troops dispatched to fight for Russia in Ukraine, state media reported Tuesday. ... Read full Story

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S. Korea ranks No. 1 in export of memory chips, SSDs, face masks, 78 other items: report

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 5:03 AM

South Korea had 81 products that led global exports in 2024, including memory chips, solid state drives (SSDs) and face masks, a report showed Tuesday. ... Read full Story

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Defense chief says received no official U.S. request on sending warships to Middle East

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 4:52 AM

The defense ministry has not received any official request from the United States to deploy warships to the Middle East, Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Tuesday. ... Read full Story

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Ruling party backs higher nuclear output amid energy concerns

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 12:36 AM

S. Korea's the government have decided to raise the operating rates of nuclear and coal-fired power plants to respond to rising oil prices due to war ... Read full Story

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Taliban says Pakistani strike killed 400 at Kabul hospital

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/17/2026 12:05 AM

A Pakistani airstrike on a drug addiction treatment hospital in Kabul late Monday killed at least 400 people and injured 250 others, according to the Taliban, accusations staunchly rejected as lies by Islamabad. ... Read full Story

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Debate grows over domestic intelligence role in South Korea

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 11:31 PM

Debate is growing in S. Korea over how to manage domestic intelligence gathering after the country's main spy agency relinquished that responsibility. ... Read full Story

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North Korea, China move to reopen border trade

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 11:22 PM

Signs of improving relations between N. Korea and China are emerging as the two countries appear to be moving toward restoring cross-border customs. ... Read full Story

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HD Hyundai marks 54 years, grows into $120B shipbuilding giant

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 10:45 PM

S. Korea's HD Hyundai founder Chung Ju-yung used a South Korean banknote featuring a historic turtle ship to persuade a British lender to finance. ... Read full Story

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South Korean judges face complaints under new ‘distortion’ law

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 10:36 PM

S. Korea's judiciary is facing a series of criminal complaints under a newly implemented offense known as "distortion of justice," raising concerns. ... Read full Story

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Seoul reviewing Trump call for naval mission in Strait of Hormuz

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 10:30 PM

S. Korea's presidential office said that any decision on sending naval forces to Strait of Hormuz should be made after thorough consultations with US. ... Read full Story

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Experts warn of drone risks if Korean ship joins Hormuz mission

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 10:05 PM

Military experts say S. Korea would need a layered anti-drone defense system if the Cheonghae Unit is deployed near the Strait of Hormuz. ... Read full Story

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South Korea urges North Korea not to miss chance for U.S. talks

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 9:55 PM

S. Korea's unification minister said that N. Korea should not miss an opportunity to engage in dialogue with the US, citing continued interest of US ... Read full Story

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Conservative Party criticized the ruling party's judicial reforms

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/16/2026 9:46 PM

S. Korea's conservative Party criticized the ruling party's judicial reforms, warning they could undermine the country's criminal justice system ... Read full Story

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New Music Friday March 13: Jack Harlow, Charlie Puth, Kacey Musgraves, LANY, Pussycat Dolls And More

by ET Online | Mar 13 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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Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

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

by MarketWatch.com | Mar 17 2026

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

by The Daily Meal | Mar 17 2026

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

by Healthline.com | Mar 16 2026

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Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 2026

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

by greaterlongisland.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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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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Adidas Shows Yet Again That This Affordable Daily Trainer Is Still an S-Tier Sneaker

by Gear Patrol | Mar 16 2026

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

by Yahoo Sports | Mar 17 2026

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Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

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5 fun family experiences in London this Easter

by The Travel Magazine | 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.

Colombia's Petro alleges Ecuador bombing, seeks U.S. intervention

South Korea’s KOSME opens robotics demonstration hub in Boston

Oil tankers are ‘starting to dribble through ‘Strait of Hormuz,’ U.S. says

Israel looking for ‘significant change’ to how Canada handles antisemitism

At least 11 killed, 55 injured in Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine

Israel says it killed 2 of Iran’s top security officials as war intensifies

Israel: Iran security head Larijani and Basij commander Soleimani dead

Kim Jong Un inspects museum for N. Korean troops sent to Ukraine war

S. Korea ranks No. 1 in export of memory chips, SSDs, face masks, 78 other items: report

Defense chief says received no official U.S. request on sending warships to Middle East

Ruling party backs higher nuclear output amid energy concerns

Taliban says Pakistani strike killed 400 at Kabul hospital

Debate grows over domestic intelligence role in South Korea

North Korea, China move to reopen border trade

HD Hyundai marks 54 years, grows into $120B shipbuilding giant

South Korean judges face complaints under new ‘distortion’ law

Seoul reviewing Trump call for naval mission in Strait of Hormuz

Experts warn of drone risks if Korean ship joins Hormuz mission

South Korea urges North Korea not to miss chance for U.S. talks

Conservative Party criticized the ruling party's judicial reforms

United Nations

Google Earth

New Music Friday March 13: Jack Harlow, Charlie Puth, Kacey Musgraves, LANY, Pussycat Dolls And More

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

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

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

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

Supreme Court to weigh protected status for Syrian, Haitian immigrants

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

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

Adidas Shows Yet Again That This Affordable Daily Trainer Is Still an S-Tier Sneaker

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

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5 fun family experiences in London this Easter

Word of the Day

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