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Two US police officers fired after photo emerges of them re-enacting chokehold used on black man who later died
The officers imitated a chokehold used on a black man who subsequently died last August.
American climber dies after reaching top of Mount Everest
About half a dozen climbers died on Everest last week, including two Irish men .
Teenager killed and eight seriously injured in high school shooting in the US
The attack happened close to Columbine High School where 13 people were killed in 1999.
Colorado man avoids death penalty for killing his pregnant wife and their two young daughters
Christopher Watts pleaded guilty to killing his wife Shanann Watts and two children Bella and Celeste last August.
US Supreme Court sides with baker who refused to make same-sex couple's wedding cake
The court ruled that an initial judgement against Jack Phillips had shown a ‘clear and impermissible hostility’ towards his ‘sincere religious beliefs’.
Off-duty FBI agent accidentally shoots bystander after backflip in Colorado club
The shooting victim was taken to hospital from non-life-threatening injuries, local media reported.
'We have multiple deputies down': One police officer dead and four injured in US shooting
It is an ongoing incident.
US Supreme Court to hear arguments in gay marriage cake dispute
A Colorado bakery owner refused to make a cake for a couple’s wedding.
Child kicked out of Cub Scouts after grilling US politician on gun control
The Boy Scouts have refused to comment on the reason the boy was asked to leave.
'A pretty big find': Colorado construction crew uncovers 66-million-year-old triceratops skeleton
The good quality of the skeleton might help answer questions that have been puzzling archaeologists.
Body of man who was searching for hidden treasure found in Rio Grande river
Police have asked the antiquities dealer behind the hunt to call it off, saying it’s putting lives at risk.
Convicted criminal released 90 years early pleads to be allowed stay free
Rene Lima-Marin started a family and got a steady job after he was released from prison.
A Colorado school district will allow teachers carry guns
The latest Colorado vote came on the fourth anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre.
Here’s what it’s like in the first US city to allow marijuana to be smoked socially
Denver now allows bars and restaurants to give patrons the option to use marijuana alongside a cocktail or meal.
Former Columbine headmaster: 'They didn't come out of their mothers' wombs hating the world'
Frank DeAngelis believes there should be a greater focus on the mental health of young people.
The US is going to start destroying about 780,000 chemical-filled artillery shells
A US army plant is about to start destroying the nation’s largest remaining stockpile of mustard agent.
Thirteen skydivers parachute from burning plane after bird causes engine to go on fire
It’s reported that feathers from the birds were found embedded in the plane’s engine.
Two children and their teenage babysitter drown in Colorado swimming pool
The three female minors were aged three, five and seventeen.
Mum saves boy (5) from being mauled by mountain lion
The boy sustained minor injuries.
'I was asking her why she was doing it' - Woman whose unborn baby was taken from her womb after answering internet ad
Michelle Wilkins testified she went to Lane’s home in response to a Craigslist ad offering free maternity clothes.
Where do Ireland's political parties stand on decriminalising cannabis?
Could Ireland go down the Portuguese route?
One killed, at least six injured as violence breaks out at Denver motorcycle rally
A witness said the feud was started by rival biker gangs.
Charity gives free joints to homeless people on Christmas Eve
The non-profit organisation said they stunt was an attempt to raise funds for services for homeless people.
Man accused of killing 3 in Planned Parenthood shooting says he's a 'warrior for the babies'
Robert Louis Dear is accused of killing three people and wounding nine others.
This homeless man has just won €450,000 on a scratchcard
He had been staying at a homeless shelter in Aspen, Colorado.
Suspect named in family planning clinic shooting that left three dead
The shooting took place just a day after millions of Americans celebrated Thanksgiving.
LISTEN: Planned Parenthood gunman surrenders after at least five police, six civilians shot
The suspected shooter was arrested just before midnight.
This photo of a baby girl wearing her fallen mother's police hat has gone viral
Jaimie Jursevics was allegedly killed by a drunk driver.
Isis bookshop vandalised for fifth time, still refuses to change name
‘Some ignorant people believe that the terrorists have a gift store in the middle of Denver.’
Students suspended over widespread sexting at high school
The local prosecutor wants to know if anyone was coerced.
'Batman cinema shooting': Pictures released from inside cinema and booby-trapped apartment
James Holmes killed 12 people in the 2012 shooting.
'Batman' cinema killer James Holmes jeered and slammed with 3,318-year sentence
“Sheriff, get the defendant out of my courtroom.”
America's environmental watchdog spilled chemicals into a river and turned it orange
And caused a state of emergency.
This dog went missing almost a decade ago... but now he's finally home again
Take a break and see Boozer reunited with his family.
'Batman' cinema shooter James Holmes spared death penalty
The jury spent two days deliberating after three months of evidence.
'Batman' cinema shooter James Holmes found guilty, despite insanity plea
After being convicted on all 165 charges, Holmes could now face the death penalty.
The mental state of Batman cinema shooter James Holmes is still being debated
He has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Watch as this student gives the emotional speech he was banned from giving
Here it is, in full.
"Airport or movie theatre" - Read the chilling diary of the 'Batman' cinema killer
“Serial murder: Too personal, too much evidence, easily caught, few kills.”
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