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USA continue their World Cup preparation with resounding win over New Zealand
The reigning world champions put five past the southern hemisphere side on Thursday evening.
US police question three people after baby taken from murdered pregnant teenager
The 19 year-old went missing in Chicago almost four weeks ago.
Donald Trump presents Tiger Woods with US Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
The golfing great clinched a comeback win at the Masters last month.
'It will be a question of life and death': Julian Assange to face hearing on US extradition in London
The Wikileaks founder was jailed for 50 weeks yesterday.
FBI uncovers 'chilling' terror plot by US Army veteran to bomb white supremacist rally
26 year-old Mark Domingo planned to carry out the attack on Sunday.
US measles cases hit 25 year high
Health officials in hard-hit New York City today reported 61 new cases since late last week.
US politician Nancy Pelosi to address the Dáil next week
It is understood the visit is part of a fresh push to get the E3 Visa Bill over the line in the US.
Officials say probe into deadliest biker shootout in US history would be 'waste of time' as charges dropped
A total of 177 bikers were arrested after the shooting.
MacGinty haunts Connacht but Bealham injury not as bad as feared
Andy Friend’s side have refocused rapidly on their play-off pursuit in the Pro14.
An unexpected guest and a luminous river: Leo ends St Patrick's trip not being centre of attention
Varadkar finished off the final leg of his US trip walking in the Chicago parade and taking a boat trip down the river.
Taoiseach marches alongside Conor McGregor in Chicago's St Patrick's Day parade
Government officials were left surprised at McGregor’s appearance at the parade.
'Unbelievable advert' with sensational goal as Beyoncé and Malala draw with England
USA and the Lionesses’ thrilling battle finished 2-2 at the SheBelieves Cup.
Sexton leads critics of 'out-of-touch' proposal for new 12-team World Rugby tournament
There was no place for Fiji, Samoa or Tonga in the proposed tournament, with emerging TV markets Japan and USA preferred.
'It'd be a great opportunity for the provinces to build their brand in the States'
The New England Free Jacks will host the four Irish provinces’ A teams in March and April.
Harrington's opposite number confirmed as Stricker named US Ryder Cup captain
The Wisconsin native will lead the charge at Whistling Straits in 2020.
Bernie Sanders announces intention to run for US President in 2020
The 77-year-old won more than 13 million votes in a bid for the Democratic nomination in 2016.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped change America - but her fight for gender equality hasn't been won
A new biopic about the Supreme Court Justice looks at her early years as a Harvard student and fledgling lawyer.
Man sacked from his job kills five after opening fire at manufacturing complex in US
A number of police officers were also injured in the gun spree.
Gunman arrested after wounding multiple police officers and civilians near Chicago
Police with riot shields flooded the area and arrested the assailant.
Former head of Trump presidential campaign 'intentionally' misled Russia investigation, judge rules
Paul Manafort faces years in prison in two criminal cases following yesterday’s ruling.
FBI releases drawings by serial killer in bid to identify victims
Samuel Little has confessed to 90 murders committed over the space of 35 years.
Ex-Connacht academy man Leader makes try-scoring debut for USA
The 26-year-old Galway man moved to the States in 2015.
Ireland Rugby 7s make history in Sydney with fourth place finish at World Series
Two Irish players also featured in the 2019 World Series Dream Team for their performances in Australia.
Early spring to relieve US after polar vortex, Groundhog Day's Punxsutawney Phil predicts
The annual event has heralded an early spring.
'We're not out of the woods yet': Ten people now confirmed dead in US cold snap
At least eight people have died in the polar vortex with the fear of hypothermia rising.
Colder than Antarctica: People told to stay home in a dozen states as big freeze grips America
Temperatures have dropped as low as minus 28 degrees.
Deal struck to temporarily end shutdown over funding Donald Trump's 'smart wall'
“The walls we are building are not medieval walls. They are smart walls,” Trump said in a speech outside the White House.
Kidnapping suspect 'kept teenager under bed for nearly three months' after shooting her parents
When Jake Thomas Patterson left the remote cabin on the 88th day of her captivity, Jayme Closs finally made a break for freedom.
Nobel Prize winner who helped discover DNA's shape stripped of titles over 'reprehensible' race remarks
James Watson claimed that genes cause a difference between black people and white people on IQ tests.
Ex-Ireland prop Fitzpatrick embedded in US rugby's exciting rise
The former Ulster man is head coach of the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby.
Bernie Sanders apologises for 'unacceptable' sexual harassment by campaigners during US presidential bid
It was the first time the senator directly addressed the issue, which has come to light in recent months.
Trump claims migrant trafficking gangs have 'better vehicles than US police'
Trump said his proposed wall is the only way to stop illegal migrants “running through”.
US preclearance at Dublin and Shannon to be beefed up ahead of the summer
Dublin and Shannon are currently the only preclearance locations in Europe.
'One of the leaders of my team' - Harrington confident of McIlroy's commitment to Ryder Cup
The 29-year-old recently described the European Tour as ‘a stepping stone.’
Padraig Harrington confirmed as Europe's captain for the 2020 Ryder Cup
The contest takes place against the USA at Whistling Straits next year.
Trump to address the nation live tonight as he nears showdown on Mexico border wall
Trump has also pledged a “prudent” US withdrawal of troops of Syria.
47 Irish people deported from US in 2018 as figure more than doubles in three years
According to customs officials, removals are essential to “the integrity of the nation’s lawful immigration system”.
Girl (7) shot dead after gunman fires into car parked outside supermarket
It wasn’t immediately clear what prompted the the morning shooting.
Donald Trump makes surprise Christmas visit to US troops deployed in Iraq
The visit was Trump’s first to US troops in a war zone since he was elected president two years ago.
'Medical checks' for all children at US border posts after 8-year-old boy dies on Christmas Eve
It is the second death of a migrant child in the care and custody of US Customs and Border Protection in a month.
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