MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. – An anchor from the wreck of the pirate Blackbeard’s flagship has been raised from the ocean floor.

WEST BURKE, NH – Gun shop sells hand gun to an eight year old.

LONDON – BAE Systems, British based defense company has come up with a green laser that effectively blinds an approaching pirate vessel.

Sunday, September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day.

The thunder of Zeus be upon me this time, mortals. I have failed you. And I’m a big enough god to admit it.

I’m happier than a parrot in a cracker factory! Our great Navy SEALS rescued that ship’s captain – and killed three of the pirates, too!

DJIBOUTI – The Somali pirates, renegade Somalis known for hijacking ships for ransom in the Gulf of Aden, are negotiating a purchase of Citigroup.