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Phoenix to Open Splash Pads Early Due to Extreme Heat
Mar 18, 2026

With temperatures climbing unusually high for March, the City of Phoenix is taking action to help families stay cool and safe. Several Phoenix Splash Pads, popular warm-weather destinations for children and families, will reopen this Friday, March 20, more than…

CBP officers intercept live pythons at World Trade Bridge
Mar 17, 2026

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations intercepted 39 live pythons hidden within a tractor. “The interception of live pythons at the World Trade Bridge highlights the vigilance and dedication of…

Today in History - March 17 - Saint Patrick’s Day
Mar 17, 2026

Today is St. Patrick’s Day, an Irish and Irish-American holiday commemorating the death, as legend has it, of Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, on March 17, circa 492. It is also the occasion, in many American cities, for celebrating…

On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 17, 2026

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Ireland as you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The bond between our nations is truly special and enduring. Over 30…