# America

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# Sabre rattling

Trump says that a military plan to deal with North Korea is 'locked and loaded'

He called on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to “find another path”.

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Aug 11th 2017, 12:50 PM

# blockbusters

US politicians are being accused of violating free speech - by blocking people on social media

Politicians at all levels increasingly embrace social media to discuss government business.

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Aug 11th 2017, 12:37 PM

# getaway

Donald Trump 'working hard' at his New Jersey country club

He said that he’s there because of renovation at the White House.

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Aug 7th 2017, 4:49 PM

# Come to the table

US tells North Korea: 'Stop missile tests if you want to talk'

The UN Security Council on Saturday unanimously approved a US-drafted sanctions package over the weekend.

7.6k

Aug 7th 2017, 7:51 AM

# warning signs

Women with history of gum disease at higher risk of cancer, study says

Women who have a history of gum disease face a higher risk of several types of cancer, particularly tumours in the oesophagus and breasts.

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Aug 5th 2017, 11:00 AM

# ireland v usa

12 differences between Irish secondary schools and American high schools

There’s no Chad Michael Murray on your school’s GAA team.

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Aug 4th 2017, 8:59 PM

# America

Small decline in MMR vaccinations could have a serious effect

A 5% drop in measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations caused a threefold increase in annual measles cases, a new study found.

8.5k

Jul 30th 2017, 7:00 AM

# radical change

The US is proposing new laws to lower nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels

“A renewed focus on nicotine can help us to achieve a world where cigarettes no longer addict future generations of our kids,” the FDA said.

9.4k

Jul 29th 2017, 5:45 PM

# Inspirational

Kerry woman (107) who emigrated to America finally fulfills dream of receiving high school diploma

Hanna Lovett was born in a small town in Kerry in 1910. She moved to the US when she was 12.

21.1k

Jul 28th 2017, 10:03 PM

# Tru Love

'Why can't he be our President?' - Rolling Stone is crushing on Justin Trudeau

Trudeau is quoted as saying he disagrees with Trump “on a whole bunch” of issues.

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Jul 26th 2017, 9:42 PM

# North Carolina

Jason Corbett had head injuries 'similar to a car crash or fall from great height'

The trial was briefly delayed as one juror became ill while viewing photos of Jason’s injuries.

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Jul 26th 2017, 8:35 PM

# healthcare vote

McCain: 'We are not the president's subordinates. We are his equal'

John McCain received a standing ovation from his colleagues as he entered the chamber.

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Jul 25th 2017, 11:59 PM

# Can't Stump The Trump

Trump criticises Obama, threatens cabinet member and says America needs 'loyalty' - in speech to 24,000 Boy Scouts

He’s also had a go at his own attorney general.

25.4k

Jul 25th 2017, 3:30 PM

# Florida

No legal duty for laughing teens to rescue a drowning disabled man, says judge

“Never in my life would I have ever thought we would need a law to make this happen,” the local mayor said.

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Jul 21st 2017, 10:50 PM

# Washington

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.

19.1k

Jul 20th 2017, 7:17 AM

# namely: debt

12 differences between going to college in Ireland and going to college in America

Fraternity houses would not work here at all.

37.7k

Jul 19th 2017, 8:00 AM

Voices

J1 summer: 'I could be making more of my privilege, but I'm having an incredible time'

Is it wrong that I’m loving it, this hedonistic holiday lifestyle, writes Donal MacNamee.

9.4k

Jul 15th 2017, 7:30 PM

# America

27 foods Americans eat that we would never touch

Does anyone even know what a Sloppy Joe is?

80.8k

Jul 8th 2017, 9:30 PM

# immigration offences

Irishman back in Ireland after being deported from Boston

John Cunningham was arrested for living illegally in the US last month.

81.8k

Jul 8th 2017, 1:18 PM

# Donal Logue

Canadian-Irish Gotham star appeals for help in finding missing daughter

Jade Logue was last seen in Brooklyn on 26 June.

54.4k

Jul 3rd 2017, 10:30 PM

# Life's a beach

Chris Christie says he didn't get any sun while using beach he shut down to public because 'he was wearing a hat'

Christie defended his use of the beach, saying he had previously announced his vacation plans and the media had simply “caught a politician keeping his word.”

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Jul 3rd 2017, 5:11 PM

# Unwelcome to America

White House says travel ban will prevent 'acts of bloodshed and violence'

The 90-day ban on visitors from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen, and a 120-day ban on refugees has come into force.

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Jun 30th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Arkansas

Man arrested for breaking the Ten Commandments - with his car

Reed apparently live-streamed video of himself charging his vehicle at the granite stele.

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Jun 29th 2017, 10:28 AM

# ICBM

America says North Korea has tested an engine that could be fitted to a ballistic missile

President Donald Trump has made halting the North Korean nuclear threat his number one foreign policy priority.

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Jun 23rd 2017, 6:58 AM

# Handel With Care

Donald Trump gets a major boost in an election seen as a referendum on him

Over $50 million was spent on the race.

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Jun 21st 2017, 6:59 AM

# Raising the steaks

Irish beef sellers can tell Americans that it is grass-fed, traceable and free of hormones

The USDA has handed its seal of approval to the Bord Bia plan to market Irish beef in America.

16.5k

Jun 20th 2017, 7:34 AM

# trumpcare

Democrats slow down Senate over 'secret' Trumpcare bill

Senate Republicans have insisted they will craft their own bill, but few details have emerged.

9.5k

Jun 20th 2017, 6:47 AM

# DAPA

Trump cancels Obama policy that allowed illegal immigrant parents stay in America

The policy aimed to keep families together.

19.7k

Jun 16th 2017, 7:07 AM

# flint

Head of Michigan health department charged with manslaughter over a city's lead-contaminated water

Nick Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the Flint area.

7.7k

Jun 14th 2017, 3:15 PM

# boots on the ground

Thousands of US troops could be headed for Afghanistan after Trump decision

Under Barack Obama, troop levels in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria were closely managed by the White House.

19.2k

Jun 14th 2017, 7:33 AM

# No Tapes

Secret Service says it has no tapes of Trump's Comey conversations

Sean Spicer said an announcement would come “when the president is ready to make it.”

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Jun 13th 2017, 7:26 AM

# marawi

US special forces move in to help Philippines rid city of Islamic State

Philippine troops are struggling to defeat hundreds of fighters, who rampaged through Marawi.

16.5k

Jun 10th 2017, 1:52 PM

# russian hacks

Explainer: Who is Reality Winner, and why has she been charged with leaking US secrets?

The 25-year-old Air Force veteran has been charged with leaking information related to alleged Russian hacks.

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Jun 7th 2017, 1:45 PM

# climate deal

Trump pulls US out of climate deal: 'We'll see if we can make a deal that's fair but if we can't, that's fine'

The White House has told allies the 2015 deal was signed by President Barack Obama out of “desperation.”

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Jun 1st 2017, 9:30 PM

# Plead the fifth

Trump's former security advisor to stay silent on his links to Russia

Michael Flynn was fired within weeks.

13.1k

May 22nd 2017, 6:11 PM

# Guilty

Former congressman Anthony Weiner pleads guilty to sexting 15-year-old

She also accused him of asking her to undress on camera.

12.9k

May 19th 2017, 4:50 PM

# american grime story

From 'Lock her up' to 'You're Fired': The incredible timeline of Trump, Comey, Clinton and Russia

US President Donald Trump yesterday fired FBI Director James Comey.

15.4k

May 10th 2017, 6:03 PM

# tensions

North Korea arrests another American for committing 'hostile acts'

“A relevant institution is now conducting detailed investigation into his crimes.”

12.2k

May 7th 2017, 7:01 PM

# duct tales

US students caught red-handed after crawling through air duct to steal exam paper

The pair face police charges, and expulsion from the University of Kentucky.

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May 5th 2017, 9:11 PM

# Nice Try

North Korea says it foiled a CIA attempt to assassinate Kim Jong-Un

It is claimed a man named Kim was being coerced into killing the North Korean leader using a biochemical weapon.

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May 5th 2017, 3:10 PM