# USA
Yesterday
28th March 2023
# Gwyneth Paltrow
Man claims he became ‘self-imposed recluse’ after injury from ski crash with Gwyneth Paltrow
Terry Sanderson suffered several broken ribs and and lasting brain injuries during the incident in 2016.
This week
26th March 2023 - 29th March 2023
# nashville
Gunwoman shoots three children and three adults dead at Nashville school
The heavily-armed shooter killed three children and three staff members.
# Always Sunny In San Diego
Man United to face Hollywood duo's Wrexham in San Diego friendly
The clash will take place on 25 July.
Last week
19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023
# The Hague
US charges Russian spy who tried to infiltrate International Criminal Court
The Dutch said that if Cherkasov had worked at the ICC, he could have accessed “highly valuable” intelligence on its probe into war crimes in Ukraine.
Last month
March 2023
# War in Ukraine
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue in wake of Putin arrest warrant
The ICC said it was issuing the warrant for Putin’s arrest over the alleged abduction and deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children.
# unity referendums
Taoiseach criticises SF's Irish unity adverts in the New York Times calling it 'unhelpful'
The half-page advert says the British Government continues to ‘break its obligations’.
# St Patrick's trips
Here's what Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald will be up to in the US next week
Leo Varadkar will meet the US president in the White House on Friday.
# dublin meeting
US team meets Irish diplomats as part of bid to restart engagement with Russia on nuclear deal
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the meeting took place on Tuesday in Dublin.
# USA
Five women sue the state of Texas after they were denied abortions
The women all wanted to carry their pregnancies to term but discovered they were not viable.
# Mexico
Two Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead
Two other members of the group were located alive several days after the group was snatched at gunpoint on Friday.
# Diabetes
Biden praises US drug manufacturer for cutting insulin price by 70%
The announcement will be welcomed by over 37 million Americans, after manufacturers ratcheted up insulin prices in recent years.
# USA
Donald Trump and Nikki Haley to lock horns at major conservative political conference
The former president and his one-time ally, who is also running in 2024, will both speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
This year
2023
# 2024 Election
US first lady says Biden will run for reelection to White House in 2024
Biden aides have said an announcement is likely to come in April.
# Ukraine
US VP Harris accuses Russia of 'crimes against humanity' in Ukraine
Kamala Harris made the comments ahead of the one-year anniversary of Moscow sending its forces into Ukraine.
# Buffalo Shooting
'A cowardly racist': 19-year-old sentenced to life in prison for Buffalo mass shooting
The shooter killed 10 Black people at a supermarket last year in a racially motivated, premeditated attack.
# spying claims
US military says it has recovered sensor parts from downed Chinese balloon
China insists the balloon was an errant weather observation aircraft.
# disney dismay
Disney lays off 7,000 as streaming subscribers decline
The layoffs follow similar moves by US tech giants such as Meta and Google.
# tyre nichols
Biden calls for calm after five police officers charged with beating black man to death
Tyre Nichols died in hospital after he was stopped on 7 January for what the Memphis Police Department said was reckless driving.
29-year-old Tyre Nichols died in hospital after he was stopped for what the Memphis Police Department said was reckless driving.
Family lawyers said police 'brutalised him to the point of being unrecognisable'.
Video footage of the arrest is to be published today
# Joe Biden
More classified documents found at Biden home in Delaware
The newly discovered documents date back to Biden’s time as vice president.
Last year
2022
# US politics
Republican US congressman-elect under investigation for fabricated CV
George Santos has admitted he never worked for Goldman Sachs as he claimed, and he is not Jewish.
# USA
Americans dig out from 'blizzard of the century' as death toll passes 50
As temperatures plummeted, commuters and some residents fleeing their freezing homes became trapped on highways.
# washington state
Concerns mount as fresh wave of vandalism on US power grids
The latest incident happened on Christmas Day and knocked out power for 14,000 customers in Tacoma, a port city area south of Seattle.
# Blizzard
At least 47 killed after 'worst storm' in almost half a century hits US northeast coast
Much of the eastern United States is expected to remain in a deep freeze until tomorrow at least.
# USA
'Epic' winter storm wallops US, leaving a million people without power
Heavy snow, howling winds and biting cold air took hold of much of the nation, including normally temperate southern states.
# New York
FTX founder Bankman-Fried allowed $250m bail bond and house arrest
Bankman-Fried, arrested in the Bahamas last week, was flown to New York late on Wednesday after deciding not to challenge his extradition.
# Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial
It is Weinstein’s second criminal trial.
# USA
'No Killer Robots': San Francisco pauses deadly police robot policy amid public outcry
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to explicitly ban the use of robots for fatal force for now.
# kirstie alley
Cheers star Kirstie Alley dies from cancer at 71
John Travolta said his time with Alley was ‘one of the most special relationships’.
# Hawaii
Volcanic lava approaches key road on Hawaii’s Big Island
The molten rock could make the road impassable and force drivers to find alternate coastal routes in the north and south.
# christian victory
Pulisic's first-half goal sends USA through and ends Iran's extraordinary World Cup
The USA will face the Netherlands in the last-16 after a 1-0 win.
# USA
US court rules 19-year-old daughter cannot witness execution of her father
Kevin Johnson was sentenced to death for the 2005 murder of a white policeman in Missouri.
# drab
England jeered by own supporters after dreary draw with United States
A dreadful game finished 0-0 at the Al-Bayt Stadium.
# cat me if you can
Let the cat out of the bag: Airport security staff spot stowaway in suitcase
The cat, called Smells, was fortunately retrieved from the case before take-off.
# ON THE SPOT
Gareth Bale's instinct from penalty spot more impressive than on LGBTQ+ rights
Wales skipper breathes life into country’s World Cup campaign after USA had looked set to get off to winning start.
# Report
Bale earns Wales a point in opening draw with United States
The Dragons captain slammed home his 41st Wales goal from the penalty spot.
AS IT HAPPENED
USA v Wales, World Cup
Al Rayyan Stadium hosted tonight’s Group B clash, which finished 1-1.
# US
At least 5 people killed and 18 injured in shooting at LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado
There have been more than 600 mass shootings in the US so far this year.
# Fraud
Elizabeth Holmes gets more than 11 years in prison for Theranos scam
Holmes was chief executive throughout the company’s turbulent 15-year history.
# Death Row
Two inmates convicted of murder executed in US
Murray Hooper was 76-years-old when he was put to death.
# Group by Group Guide
Group B Preview: England expect and Wales dream in tricky, politically-charged group
Next in our series is a guide to Group B featuring England, Wales, USA, and Iran.
