US: Snow Hits Western North Carolina on St. Patrick’s Day

Western North Carolina traded its green for white this St. Patrick's Day as snow blanketed the region's mountain communities. Snow accumulated in higher elevations near the North Carolina-Tennessee state line, with several inches recorded across the area. The snowfall is part of a larger storm system that brought severe weather across much of the eastern United States from March 13 to 17, impacting nearly 200 million people with blizzards, tornadoes, and damaging winds.

US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 5

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia (L) of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia (C) of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela raises the victor's trophy after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela sheds tears after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela sheds tears after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Johannes Aigner of Austria celebrates with his guide during the medal ceremony after winning gold in the men's super-G vision impaired event at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

China: Two Dogs Walk Upright With Paws on Each Other’s Shoulders in Playful Dance

Two dogs were caught on video on November 4, 2025, in Qingdao, Shandong, standing upright with their front paws resting on each other's shoulders, coordinating their steps in what resembled a playful dance. The pair slowly advanced down the pavement with surprising balance and rhythm, maintaining their unusual posture throughout.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Chiara Mazzel (L) of Italy celebrates with her guide during the medal ceremony after winning gold in the women's super-G vision impaired event at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami celebrates with teammates in the dugout 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.

Saudi Arabia: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Strike Riyadh

Moderate to heavy rain with strong winds hit Riyadh early Tuesday, March 17.

US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The cause of the fire was under investigation with construction workers evacuating safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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.

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.

US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 4

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday night. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 3

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 2

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Oksana Masters of the United States celebrates with the U.S. national flag after winning gold in the women's para cross-country skiing sprint sitting event at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, at Tesero Cross-Country Stadium in Tesero, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Oksana Masters of the United States celebrates with the U.S. national flag after winning gold in the women's para cross-country skiing sprint sitting event at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, at Tesero Cross-Country Stadium in Tesero, Italy.

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.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Oksana Masters of the United States poses with her gold medal after winning the women's para cross-country skiing sprint sitting event at the Milan Cortina Paralympics during the medal ceremony on March 10, 2026, in Tesero, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Oksana Masters of the United States smiles at the medal ceremony with the gold medal she won in the women's para cross-country skiing sprint sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, in Tesero, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Oksana Masters of the United States smiles at the medal ceremony with the gold medal she won in the women's para cross-country skiing sprint sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, in Tesero, Italy.

China: Clever Fish Nudges Dropped Magnet Back to Glass Wall for Its Owner

On October 19, 2025, in Jiangsu Province, eastern China, a fish owner accidentally dropped a magnet to the bottom of the tank while trying to connect two magnets on either side of the glass. A fish swam over and nudged the magnet upward with its mouth, guiding it precisely to the glass wall so the outer magnet could attach.

US: Camera Captures People Fleeing After Shooting at Santa Monica Pier

A shooting broke out after a large fight erupted among multiple individuals at the Santa Monica Pier in California on Sunday night, March 15, sending bystanders scrambling for safety. Two people were injured — one shot in the arm, the other suffering a graze wound. The second victim was later identified as the suspected shooter, Jaysawn Williams, 18, of Rialto. He was arrested and booked on charges of assault with a firearm. This video was shot from Pacific Plaza Santa Monica Apartments in front of the pier, capturing people running for safety. The video was recorded at 9:00 p.m.

Daniela and daughter

Daniela and daughter

Photo shows Daniela (pseudonym) (L) at home with her daughter in Merida, Venezuela, on Feb. 17, 2026. (Photo not for sale)(For editorial use only)(Photo courtesy of Daniela)

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Italy

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Italy

J.J. D'Orazio of Italy shouts after drawing a walk with the bases loaded in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 16, 2026.

4 unconscious after vessels collide off northeastern Japan

4 unconscious after vessels collide off northeastern Japan

An ambulance arrives at a port in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture on March 17, 2026, after a fishing vessel with 13 aboard capsized following a collision with a cargo ship about 20 kilometers off the northeastern Japan prefecture. All 13 were rescued, with four left unconscious.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L), alongside Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, speaks to reporters in Paris on March 16, 2026, following a meeting with top Chinese economic officials.

US: Blizzard Slams Iowa With Whiteout Conditions 4

A powerful blizzard struck Iowa on Sunday, March 15, bringing dangerous conditions across much of the state. The National Weather Service issued Blizzard Warnings across a wide swath of the state, with snowfall accumulations of 6 inches or more possible across northern and eastern Iowa, and wind gusts threatening to reduce visibility to below a quarter mile.

US: Blizzard Slams Iowa With Whiteout Conditions 3

A powerful blizzard struck Iowa on Sunday, March 15, bringing dangerous conditions across much of the state. The National Weather Service issued Blizzard Warnings across a wide swath of the state, with snowfall accumulations of 6 inches or more possible across northern and eastern Iowa, and wind gusts threatening to reduce visibility to below a quarter mile.

US: Blizzard Slams Iowa With Whiteout Conditions 2

A powerful blizzard struck Iowa on Sunday, March 15, bringing dangerous conditions across much of the state. The National Weather Service issued Blizzard Warnings across a wide swath of the state, with snowfall accumulations of 6 inches or more possible across northern and eastern Iowa, and wind gusts threatening to reduce visibility to below a quarter mile.

US: Blizzard Slams Iowa With Whiteout Conditions

A powerful blizzard struck Iowa on Sunday, March 15, bringing dangerous conditions across much of the state. The National Weather Service issued Blizzard Warnings across a wide swath of the state, with snowfall accumulations of 6 inches or more possible across northern and eastern Iowa, and wind gusts threatening to reduce visibility to below a quarter mile.

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.

Golf: Players Championship

Golf: Players Championship

Cameron Young of the United States is pictured with the trophy after winning the Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on March 15, 2026.

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.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui talks with a coach during a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 14, 2026.

US: Powerful Wind Gusts Tear Through Ohio, Kicking up Dust and Reducing Visibility

A powerful burst of wind tore across Northeast Ohio on Friday, March 13, with near-hurricane-force gusts as high as 85 mph recorded in Cleveland. The storm knocked out power to thousands of customers, downing trees and power lines, and overturning semi-trucks across several counties.

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.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.