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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow 2

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan players practice at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Shohei Ohtani of Japan throws in a live batting practice in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Shohei Ohtani of Japan throws in a live batting practice in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

Photo taken on March 12, 2026, shows Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game between the United States and Canada.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Shohei Ohtani of Japan throws in a live batting practice in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Shohei Ohtani of Japan throws in a live batting practice in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Shohei Ohtani of Japan throws in a live batting practice in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Shohei Ohtani of Japan throws in a live batting practice in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata watches his players practicing in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Munetaka Murakami of Japan takes batting practice in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Seiya Suzuki of Japan takes batting practice in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

Canada manager Ernie Whitt attends a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against the United States.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

Pitcher Michael Soroka of Canada attends a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against the United States. The right-hander will start in the game.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United States manager Mark DeRosa speaks at a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United Staters manager Mark DeRosa watches his players practicing in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United States manager Mark DeRosa speaks at a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

Pitcher Logan Webb of the United States attends a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada. The right-hander will start in the game.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

Pitcher Logan Webb of the United States attends a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada. The right-hander will start in the game.

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Japan: Power Outage on Yokohama Train Lines Forces Trackside Evacuation

A power outage struck the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line in Yokohama, Japan, at around 12:20 p.m. on March 13, leaving two trains stranded between Okurayama and Minatomirai stations. Approximately 900 passengers were forced to disembark onto the tracks and walk to the nearest station. The affected lines connect central Yokohama to the Minato Mirai waterfront district and link to Tokyo via the Tokyu Toyoko Line.

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Italy: Violent Thunderstorm Strikes Rome, Triggering Roof Leaks at Fiumicino Airport

A yellow weather alert was issued as a violent thunderstorm struck Rome on Thursday, March 12, causing widespread flooding and severe traffic disruption across several neighborhoods. Torrential rain turned streets into rivers and caused leaks inside terminals at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport.

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World Baseball Classic

Seiya Suzuki of Japan takes batting practice in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, ahead of the Japanese team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic

Munetaka Murakami of Japan takes batting practice in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, ahead of the Japanese team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic

Masataka Yoshida of Japan takes batting practice in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, ahead of the Japanese team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Japan plays catch in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, ahead of the Japanese team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Japan throws a bullpen session in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, ahead of the Japanese team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Japan plays catch in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, ahead of the Japanese team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Japan throws a bullpen session in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, ahead of the Japanese team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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