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Kast takes office as Chilean president, pledges tough crime policy

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 1:52 PM

Conservative leader José Antonio Kast was sworn in Wednesday as president of Chile, taking office from outgoing leftist President Gabriel Boric. ... Read full Story

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New Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei injured in attack that killed his father

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 1:44 PM

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in the attack that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other members of his family. ... Read full Story

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IEA’s 32 member countries to release 400 million barrels of oil

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 1:03 PM

The International Energy Agency announced it has agreed to take emergency action and release 400 million barrels of oil into the market. ... Read full Story

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Argentina seeks foreign investment to boost nuclear sector

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 12:51 PM

Argentina's government presented investment and cooperation opportunities in its nuclear industry to more than 50 U.S. companies this week. ... Read full Story

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Ukraine hits Russian plant that creates electronics for missiles

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 12:22 PM

Ukraine has hit a manufacturing plant in Russia that manufactures control systems for missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday. ... Read full Story

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Canada, 31 nations agree to release 400M barrels of emergency oil

By Global News | Ariel Rabinovitch | 3/11/2026 12:19 PM

Canada and a group of dozens of other countries have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves as the Iran war threatens the global supply. ... Read full Story

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Bolivia reveals new counternarcotics strategy

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 11:02 AM

Bolivia presented the five pillars of its strategy to combat drug trafficking and transnational organized crime at a U.N. commission meeting. ... Read full Story

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Cuban state pharmacy accused of dispensing expired HIV drugs

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 10:18 AM

Patients living with HIV in Havana reported receiving expired antiretroviral medications at state pharmacies as the health system faces supply shortages and difficulties monitoring patients' conditions. ... Read full Story

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Oil prices could surge to $200 a barrel, Iran warns as war stretches on

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/11/2026 10:15 AM

Iran's military command said on Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit US$200 a barrel, as three more ships came under attack in the blockaded Gulf. ... Read full Story

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Ship ablaze in Strait of Hormuz, 2 other cargo vessels attacked nearby

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 9:55 AM

A cargo vessel was set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours of Wednesday after being hit by an unknown projectile, British maritime authorities said. ... Read full Story

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At least six killed in blaze aboard bus in Switzerland

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 7:22 AM

Police in western Switzerland are investigating the deaths of six people killed in a fire that swept through a bus in the town of Kerzers, near Bern. ... Read full Story

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S. Korea involved in oil reserve release discussions with IEA

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 4:39 AM

The South Korean government is "closely involved" in discussions with the IEA over the agency's reported proposal to release strategic oil reserves to help stabilize soaring oil prices, Seoul officials said Wednesday. ... Read full Story

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Deterrence posture against N. Korea won't be hindered regardless of potential shift of USFK's assets

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 1:30 AM

The deterrence posture against North Korea will not be hindered regardless of a potential shift of military assets owned by the U.S. military stationed in South Korea, a senior official at Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday. ... Read full Story

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Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launch amid U.S.-South Korea drills

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 1:29 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from a naval destroyer, state media reported Wednesday. ... Read full Story

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South Korea considers early budget to offset Middle East shock

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 11:52 PM

President Lee Jae-myung said government may prepare an early supplementary budget to cushion the economic impact of rising energy prices. ... Read full Story

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Korean banks tighten mortgage lending ahead of debt plan

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 11:48 PM

S. Korean banks are tightening mortgage lending standards ahead of an expected government plan to curb household debt, raising interest rate spreads ... Read full Story

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South Korea plans oil price cap amid Middle East crisis

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 11:43 PM

S. Korea plans to introduce temporary price cap on petroleum products this week and is considering additional fuel tax cuts as global oil prices surge ... Read full Story

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Hanbok shines in Paris with French model contest

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 11:38 PM

Elegance of South Korea's traditional dress, the hanbok, drew international attention at a cultural event in Paris held alongside Paris Fashion Week ... Read full Story

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Oil drops after Trump says Middle East war nearly over

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 11:31 PM

Global oil prices fell sharply after President Donald Trump said the conflict in the Middle East was "almost over," easing fears of regional war ... Read full Story

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Oil could hit $150 as Hormuz disruptions raise stagflation fears

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 11:25 PM

Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid prolonged Middle East conflict have pushed global oil prices sharply higher, raising concern ... 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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by CBS Interactive Inc | Mar 17 2026

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Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

by The List | Mar 02 2025

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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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Crimson Desert Is Going To Be A Big Deal On Steam, Early Numbers Suggest

by GameSpot | 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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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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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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BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

by Fox News | Feb 11 2026

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5 fun family experiences in London this Easter

by The Travel Magazine | Mar 17 2026

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Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

by NEWS10 ABC | Mar 17 2026

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Popular Pre-Workout Supplements Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep

by Self.com | 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.

Kast takes office as Chilean president, pledges tough crime policy

New Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei injured in attack that killed his father

IEA’s 32 member countries to release 400 million barrels of oil

Argentina seeks foreign investment to boost nuclear sector

Ukraine hits Russian plant that creates electronics for missiles

Canada, 31 nations agree to release 400M barrels of emergency oil

Bolivia reveals new counternarcotics strategy

Cuban state pharmacy accused of dispensing expired HIV drugs

Oil prices could surge to $200 a barrel, Iran warns as war stretches on

Ship ablaze in Strait of Hormuz, 2 other cargo vessels attacked nearby

At least six killed in blaze aboard bus in Switzerland

S. Korea involved in oil reserve release discussions with IEA

Deterrence posture against N. Korea won't be hindered regardless of potential shift of USFK's assets

Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launch amid U.S.-South Korea drills

South Korea considers early budget to offset Middle East shock

Korean banks tighten mortgage lending ahead of debt plan

South Korea plans oil price cap amid Middle East crisis

Hanbok shines in Paris with French model contest

Oil drops after Trump says Middle East war nearly over

Oil could hit $150 as Hormuz disruptions raise stagflation fears

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

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BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

5 fun family experiences in London this Easter

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

Popular Pre-Workout Supplements Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep

Word of the Day

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