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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga is greeted by teammates in the dugout after pitching in a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga is greeted by teammates in the dugout after pitching in a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami (R) is greeted by a teammate after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Athletics in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami (R) is greeted by a teammate after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Athletics in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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US: Meteor Streaks Across Ohio Sky, Triggering Sonic Boom Felt Across Multiple States

A meteor streaked across the sky over northeastern Ohio on Tuesday, March 17, producing a thunderous sonic boom that was felt as far away as Pennsylvania, with NASA confirming the fireball was caused by a small asteroid nearly 6 feet in diameter and weighing about 7 tons. The asteroid unleashed energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT when it fragmented, with reports of the fireball pouring in from multiple states.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu (C) of Venezuela is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu (2nd from R) of Venezuela is greeted by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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US: Overnight Severe Storm Batters Kentucky, Downing Trees and Damaging Structures

An overnight severe storm fueled by high winds left thousands of Kentucky residents without power on Monday, March 16, with tornado watches and warnings issued across much of the state. Fallen trees and structural damage were reported across the state, though no injuries were recorded.

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China: Adorable Dog Caught Hiding Under Its Own Fur for Peaceful Sleep

On September 18, 2023, in Hebei Province, northern China, a fluffy clump of fur lay quietly on the floor. When the owner lifted it, a dog's sleepy face appeared beneath, revealing that it had been napping with its head completely covered by its own coat. As the fur fell back down like a blanket, the dog drifted right back to sleep.

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Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Japanese professional golfer Ryo Ishikawa prays for legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

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Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh prays for legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

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Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Japanese golfer Tsuneyuki Nakajima prays for legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

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Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Photo taken March 16, 2026, shows a portrait of legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour. ==Kyodo

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Spain: Medieval Tower of Escalona Castle Collapses in Toledo

On Saturday, March 14, one of the towers of the medieval Escalona Castle in Toledo, Spain, collapsed just before tourist visits were set to begin, with heavy rainfall cited as the most likely cause. No injuries were reported, though several nearby vehicles were damaged by falling debris.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Junta Kosuda (2nd from L) carries the Japanese flag, accompanied by Aki Ogawa, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Junta Kosuda (R) carries the Japanese flag, accompanied by Aki Ogawa, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Junta Kosuda (R) carries the Japanese flag, accompanied by Aki Ogawa, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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US: Chicago Kicks Off St. Patrick’s Day by Dyeing the Chicago River Green

Chicago kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with the annual tradition of local plumbers unions dyeing the Chicago River green on Saturday, March 14.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Junta Kosuda (C, R) carries the Japanese flag, accompanied by Aki Ogawa (C, L), during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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US: Powerful ‘Kona’ Storm Batters Hawaii, Triggering State of Emergency

A powerful 'Kona' storm battered the Hawaiian Islands, bringing dangerous flooding and wind gusts over 100 mph, under a statewide State of Emergency declared by Governor Josh Green. Widespread power outages were reported across the islands on Saturday, March 14, with Oahu remaining under a flood watch throughout the day.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani (front, R) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani (2nd from R) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) of Venezuela is greeted by teammates after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Japan at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Wilyer Abreu (2nd from L) of Venezuela is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Japan at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani (back) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani (2nd from R) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani (16) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani (2nd from L) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani (16) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani (R) of Japan is greeted by Seiya Suzuki after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by Kazuma Okamoto after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by Shohei Ohtani (16) and Teruaki Sato after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

Austin Wells (28) of the Dominican Republic is congratulated by teammates after hitting a game-ending three-run home run in the seventh inning of a run-rule-shortened World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against South Korea at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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JR East raises fares by 7.1%

A worker replaces a fare board at JR Tokyo Station after East Japan Railway Co. raised its fares by an average of 7.1 percent on March 14, 2026, its first hike since the major rail company's privatization in 1987.

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JR East raises fares by 7.1%

A worker replaces a fare board at JR Tokyo Station after East Japan Railway Co. raised its fares by an average of 7.1 percent on March 14, 2026, its first hike since the major rail company's privatization in 1987.

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JR East raises fares by 7.1%

A worker replaces a fare board at JR Tokyo Station after East Japan Railway Co. raised its fares by an average of 7.1 percent on March 14, 2026, its first hike since the major rail company's privatization in 1987.

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US: High Winds Batter Chicago Area, Bringing Widespread Damage

On Friday, March 13, strong winds swept through the Chicago area, knocking out power to thousands of customers, tearing the roof off of a north suburban school, downing trees, and causing flight delays, while a High Wind Warning remained in effect throughout much of the day. This video shows a vehicle that was overturned by strong winds on I-57 south of Kankakee.

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Japan: Okinawa Hit by Intense Hail as Strong Cold Front Moves Through

A strong cold front brought intense hail to Okinawa, the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan, in the early hours of Wednesday, March 13.

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China: Dog Stuns Villagers With Skateboarding Skills in Guangxi

On October 14, 2025, in Guangxi province, southern China, a talented tiger-striped-coat dog amazed villagers with its skateboarding skills. The clever pet grabbed the board with its mouth, hopped on, and rolled smoothly down the road. It steered by shifting its weight, made turns, and even pushed off again after slowing down. When finished, it obediently carried the board home in its mouth.

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China: Puppy Falls Into Dog Food Bucket, Gets Cleaned by Other Dogs

On March 9, 2026, in Guangdong, southern China, a video captured a puppy falling into a bucket of dog food. Rather than panicking, it stayed inside and kept eating as if nothing was wrong. The owner eventually lifted the puppy out, and the moment it was set down, several other dogs rushed over and began licking food crumbs off its body and fur, even around its ears, while the puppy lay still and let them carry on.

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China: Zoo Monkey Gifts Apple Slices to Woman After She Strokes its Hand

On March 7, 2026, at a zoo in Inner Mongolia, northern China, a video captured a woman holding and gently stroking a monkey's hand through a hole in a glass barrier. The monkey appeared relaxed and seemed to enjoy the contact, before suddenly turning and running away. A short while later, it returned carrying two pieces of apple and passed them through the hole to the woman, who appeared delighted by the unexpected gesture.

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Thailand: Air India Express Jet Makes Hard Landing at Phuket Airport

An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, damaging its nose landing gear and prompting a temporary runway closure. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad, suffered a nose gear failure on touchdown, with both nose wheels detaching from the aircraft. All 133 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. Footage filmed by a passenger on board shows the moment of landing, with loud noises heard inside the cabin.

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Thailand: Air India Express Jet Makes Hard Landing at Phuket Airport 2

An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, damaging its nose landing gear and prompting a temporary runway closure. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad, suffered a nose gear failure on touchdown, with both nose wheels detaching from the aircraft. All 133 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.

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[Breaking News]15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan, March 11 Kyodo - The monument to the "Miracle Pine," the only tree in a coastal forest that was not flattened by the deadly tsunami in northeastern Japan, is pictured in the morning sun in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. (Kyodo)