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Man wanted in US on manslaughter charge claims life at risk if extradited from Ireland
Samuel Joseph Tucker is wanted to stand trial in the US on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol.
US teen crashes car while driving blindfolded as part of 'Bird Box' challenge
A Netflix film has led to a viral challenge in which people attempt complete tasks while blindfolded.
Sacking of James Comey led FBI to open inquiry into Donald Trump's collusion with Russia - report
The investigation was launched after the president fired FBI director James Comey in May 2017.
Government shutdown becomes longest in US history
The shutdown has entered its 22nd day – eclipsing a 21-day shutdown under Bill Clinton.
US-led coalition starts withdrawing from Syria amid fears about Isis rebuilding
Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw troops last month.
Poll: Do you care if a wall is built along the US-Mexico border?
Many people have questioned if the wall is necessary or will ever be completed.
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Trump confirms that US military has killed architect of 2000 USS Cole bombing
The military said Friday that Al-Qaeda operative Jamal al-Badawi was believed to have been killed in a precision strike in Yemen.
Trump says 'not much headway made' as US government shutdown enters third week
An impasse with lawmakers over Trump’s demand for billions of dollars to pay for a border wall has shut 25% of the government since 22 December.
Russia detains American man suspected of espionage
It’s the latest in a series of espionage cases between Russia and the West.
Lion kills young worker in US conservation park
Alexandra Black had spent just 10 days as an intern in the facility.
Cyber attack delays printing and delivery of major US newspapers
The attack appears to have originated outside the US.
China expected to overtake US as world's largest economy by 2032
Meanwhile, Brexit is due to have a negative impact on British growth next year.
Almost 700 clergymen accused of child sex abuse in US state - far more than was disclosed by Church
The state’s attorney general said it was clear from its investigation that the “Catholic Church cannot police itself”.
Yemeni mother granted leave to enter US to see dying two-year-old son
Abdullah Hassan, a US citizen like his father, suffers from a rare genetic brain condition and is on life support.
North Korea condemns US sanctions, says they could 'block the path to denuclearisation'
The warning from the North yesterday came days after the US said it was imposing sanctions on three senior North Korean officials.
7-year-old girl dies in custody after Border Patrol arrest
The Washington Post reports the girl died of dehydration and shock more than eight hours after she was arrested.
Canadian court grants Huawei executive bail in ongoing diplomatic spat between China and US
Meng Wanzhou has been held since 1 December in Canada on an American extradition request.
Donald Trump expected to announce former Fox News journalist as ambassador to the United Nations
Heather Nauert was a reporter for Fox News before becoming State Department spokeswoman last year.
'We have an independent judiciary': Justin Trudeau defends arrest of Chinese executive at request of US
Meng Wanzhou was arrested last week as she changed flights in Vancouver.
'There's not a smoking gun but a smoking saw': US senators oppose Trump on Saudi journalist's murder
The CIA’s director briefed a small group of senators about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi yesterday.
Former US security advisor Michael Flynn may not go to jail after giving 'substantial' evidence to Russia probe
Flynn admitted to lying about his contacts with Russians last year, following Trump’s November 2016 election.
Everything you need to know about the new US work visas for Irish people
It’s not a done deal yet, but advocates are cautiously optimistic about a big win.
Donald Trump plans meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2019
The pair are hoping to follow-up their historic summit in Singapore in June.
'We have lost a great American': Michael D Higgins, former US presidents pay tributes to George H.W. Bush
The 41st US President died on Friday at the age of 94.
US archdiocese to file for bankruptcy as it faces litany of lawsuits over sexual assault by priests
It is among several American to have filed for bankruptcy protection in recent years.
Former US President George H.W. Bush dies aged 94
The 41st President helped steer America through the end of the Cold War.
Women in Central American migrant caravan go on hunger strike to put pressure on US authorities
More than 6,000 people are currently in the Mexican city of Tijuana hoping to apply for asylum.
Irish workers could get access to thousands of US visas as bill passes House of Representatives
It now needs to pass through the Senate to make over 10,000 US visas available to Irish citizens.
Trump's ex-campaign chair Paul Manafort 'lied to prosecutors'
According to a court filing, Manafort does not believe he’s breached the government agreement.
Can anyone stop the Saints from marching to the Super Bowl?
They might not have the best offence or defence but nobody is more complete than New Orleans, writes Steve O’Rourke.
Joe Schmidt strongly hints that he's leaving Ireland after the 2019 World Cup
The 53-year-old is out of contract after next year’s World Cup in Japan.
Who are the North Sentinelese? The story behind the remote island at the centre of an American's death
The remote Indian island has a fascinating history.
CIA concludes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered Khashoggi killing
The Washington Post reported on the claims last night.
Florida is on the verge of another election recount; Trump calls it 'a disgrace'
The “purple” state will learn tomorrow whether there will be recounts in two bitter and tight US Midterm election races.
California bar shooter Ian David Long suspected of suffering from PTSD
In April, the authorities were called after Long was “somewhat irate, acting a little irrationally” at his home.
Explainer: The US president, the CNN journalist and the case of a doctored video
Footage shared by Sarah Huckabee Sanders was used to justify the suspension of Jim Acosta’s press pass yesterday.
There could be a new US visa for Irish citizens - if it's approved by Congress
This is a good example of how the US midterms results could affect us here in Ireland.
No big upsets as Trump's Republicans keep Senate and Democrats take House
There’s already been a disagreement between Democrat Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump.
Migrant caravan embarks on 'route of death' through Mexico towards US border
US president Donald Trump has ordered US troops to the Mexican border in response to the caravans.
North Korea warns US it may 'seriously' consider return of nuclear policy
It said the policy could return if the US doesn’t end tough economic sanctions against the impoverished regime.
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