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Show of unity in divided Washington at state funeral of George HW Bush
An Irish tenor sang at Washington National Cathedral today.
Brees throws four touchdown passes as Saints down Falcons to hit 10-game winning streak
Meanwhile, there were also wins for the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears.
Kidnapped, robbed and killed - but Matthew Shepard is to finally be laid to rest after 20 years
He will be interred in the Washington National Cathedral.
US far-right rally drowned out by hundreds of counter-protesters
An effort was made to avoid a repeat of the chaos of a deadly protest in Charlottesville, Virginia exactly a year ago.
'So many people loved him' - family pays tribute to airline employee who stole passenger plane and crashed it
The man who stole the plane has now been identified as 29-year-old Richard Russell.
US judge orders deportation plane to 'turn around', threatens Jeff Sessions with contempt of court
The Washington deportation hearing heard that a woman and her daughter had been deported just hours before their case was due to be heard.
Group behind far-right Charlottesville rally gets approval for 'white civil rights' march in Washington
The rally is due to take place on the anniversary of the Charlottesville event during which a woman was killed.
Wayne Rooney has reportedly agreed a move to MLS side DC United
The team based in the US capital are in need of firepower.
Trump snubs 'phony White House correspondents dinner' for second year in a row
“If you don’t smile they will say he was terrible. He couldn’t take it. If you do smile, they will say what was he smiling about.”
Wall back in business as the Wizards book NBA playoff spot
Elsewhere, the Heat were made to wait to guarantee their post-season plans while the Raptors were beaten by the Celtics.
'This march wouldn't be happening if people at my school weren't shot dead'
Hundreds of thousands of people are to take part in gun control rallies across the US today.
Taoiseach says one name has been suggested for the next US ambassador to Ireland
The role of ambassador has been vacant for over a year now.
Republican Congressman linked to Trump's travel ban to be honoured at Irish-American event
Leo Varadkar said he is comfortable with tonight’s event, stating he doesn’t have to agree 100% with everyone’s views.
Varadkar presents Irish physicist and technology innovator with St Patrick's Day science medals
The medal is awarded annually to a distinguished Irish scientist, engineer or technology leader living and working in the US.
'Enough is enough': School students across the US stage walkouts against gun violence
The protests come after 17 people were killed during a school shooting in Florida last month.
White House visit: Simon Coveney to brief Trump administration on Northern Ireland
The Tánaiste is to travel to New York and Washington DC following this morning’s Cabinet meeting.
Launching political comeback, Romney says Utah 'welcomes legal immigrants around the world'
The 70-year-old will be the heavy favorite for the Utah Senate seat.
Trump White House admits it could have 'done better' over allegations of domestic abuse against senior aide
Rob Porter left his post as senior aide to Donald Trump on Wednesday after multiple accusations of domestic abuse were made by his two ex-wives.
Trump set to okay release of explosive memo alleging abuse of power in the FBI
“The president is OK with it,” an official told AFP, in relation to releasing the memo.
Trump tells rally 'America's abortion laws are wrong and must change'
Trump addressed the annual ‘march for life’ protest in Washington from the White House’s Rose Garden.
Derailed train was going 80mph in a 30mph zone
Authorities said the death toll may rise from yesterday’s crash.
Multiple fatalities and injuries after Washington train derails onto highway
It’s not yet known what caused the incident.
RTÉ announces Brian O'Donovan as its new Washington correspondent
O’Donovan is taking over from Caitríona Perry.
US warns North Korean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' if war breaks out
“If war comes, make no mistake – The North Korean regime will be utterly destroyed.”
Man beheaded by notorious gang near Washington
President Donald Trump has vowed to wipe out the violent gang.
Wentz soars as Eagles claim impressive win over Washington
The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 6-1 this season..
Alex Smith keeps Chiefs unbeaten with dramatic win over Washington
The Kansas City Chiefs remained unbeaten in the NFL with a hard-fought win over Washington.
US withdraws diplomatic staff in Cuba over mystery 'sonic attacks'
The attacks of an unknown nature have targeted at least 21 US embassy staff in Havana over the past few months, the US said.
One killed and three injured at high school shooting in tiny US town
The shooter has been arrested.
Hundreds of homes evacuated due to 'biggest fire in Los Angeles history'
The LA fire is one of several major fires burning in the western United States.
Abraham Lincoln Memorial defaced in Washington DC
The graffiti appeared to say ‘F*** law’.
Vladimir Putin says more than 750 US diplomatic staff will have to leave Russia
The call is in response to fresh US sanctions against Moscow.
Former US presidential candidate John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer
McCain has been one of the more moderate Republican voices in Washington DC during the first six months of Donald Trump’s presidency.
It looks like Donald Trump will get his banquet with Queen Elizabeth II after all
There had been doubts over a State visit to the UK but it now looks like it will happen next year.
'I'm tired of taking it': Reporter who called out White House spokesperson says press are being bullied
Brian Karem interrupted White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders during a briefing yesterday.
Man files for separation after 12 years of marriage to woman who raped him when he was 12
They began an affair when he was 12 and she was 34, they have two children together.
Donald Trump's worst week in Washington
It’s been a tough week for the US President.
US facing calls to act after Turkish guards use violence on protesters
Both Republicans and Democrats say there must be consequences for the guards’ actions.
Somehow nobody was injured when this plane hit power lines and crashed onto a road
A number of vehicles were damaged.
Donald Trump backs down on funding demand for Mexico border wall
The US President insists that the wall will be built, however.
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