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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 4

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei plays catch ahead of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Otani plays catch ahead of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, March 19 Kyodo - The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year. (Kyodo)

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 2

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 3

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima poses during a press conference at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 23, 2026, after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded the previous day.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima poses during a press conference at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 23, 2026, after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded the previous day.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima poses during a press conference at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 23, 2026, after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded the previous day.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima poses during a press conference at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 23, 2026, after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded the previous day.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima holds a press conference at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 23, 2026, after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima holds a press conference at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 23, 2026, after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima holds a press conference at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 23, 2026, a day after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima (R) waves to fans during a parade held after he won the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima celebrates after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima celebrates after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima gives an interview after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Japan: Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Season Officially Begins, Five Days Ahead of Average

Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially began on Thursday, March 19, after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed blooms on the sample Somei-yoshino tree at Yasukuni Shrine, five days earlier than the average year.

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US: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Vermont on First Day of Spring

Vermont braced for inches of snow on Friday, March 20, as the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for central and northern parts of the state, warning that hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi starts in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on March 19, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi starts in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on March 19, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi starts in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on March 19, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi starts in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on March 19, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi starts in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on March 19, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi starts in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on March 19, 2026.

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