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# united-states - Wednesday 8 April, 2020
Bernie Sanders suspends US presidential campaign
He said that “while the campaign ends, the struggle for justice continues on”.
# united-states - Wednesday 1 April, 2020
Trump warns Americans of 'hell of a bad two weeks' ahead as up to 240,000 US deaths projected from Covid-19
Between 100,000 and 240,000 people in the US could die from Covid-19, according to White House projections.
# united-states - Tuesday 31 March, 2020
New York transformed as US virus death toll exceeds China's
The pandemic has killed more than 1,000 New Yorkers.
# united-states - Monday 23 March, 2020
Harvey Weinstein reported to have tested positive for coronavirus
Sources told TMZ that Weinstein was one of two inmates to test positive at a New York prison.
# united-states - Wednesday 11 March, 2020
Larry Donnelly: Super Tuesday 2 makes Joe Biden the Democratic nominee in-waiting
Biden was all but counted out by most onlookers before recently, writes Larry Donnelly.
# united-states - Thursday 5 March, 2020
Elizabeth Warren to drop out of Democratic presidential race, US media reports
Warren led some national polls last summer but she never managed to build a broad coalition.
# united-states - Wednesday 4 March, 2020
At least 24 dead after tornadoes strike Tennessee
The storms moved so quickly that many people in their path could not flee to safer areas.
# united-states - Tuesday 3 March, 2020
At least eight dead and 40 buildings collapse after tornadoes hit Tennessee
Authorities are continuing to search the wreckage for injured people.
# united-states - Monday 2 March, 2020
Poll: Who do you think will win the Democratic nomination?
Democrats in 14 States will vote tomorrow for who they want to see take on President Donald Trump in November.
# united-states - Saturday 29 February, 2020
US-Taliban landmark peace deal signed as full American troop withdrawal agreed
“We’re seizing the best opportunity for peace in a generation,” US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
# united-states - Thursday 27 February, 2020
Trump considers Italy and South Korea travel bans as Saudi Arabia bars entry to holy sites
The decision comes after the Middle East recorded at least 220 cases of Covid-19.
# united-states - Friday 14 February, 2020
Senate approves limiting power of Donald Trump to attack Iran
The bi-partisan vote was a rare exertion of authority from Congress.
# united-states - Tuesday 14 January, 2020
Iran makes arrests and plans 'special court' over shooting down of Ukrainian plane
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said ‘anyone who should be punished must be punished’.
# united-states - Thursday 9 January, 2020
'Highly likely' Iran accidentally shot down Ukraine airliner, US officials say
The plane crashed outside Tehran with the loss of all 176 people on board.
# united-states - Wednesday 8 January, 2020
Iran 'appears to be standing down': Trump says sanctions to remain in place after missile strikes
There were no casualties after Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles in the early hours of this morning.
# united-states - Sunday 5 January, 2020
Iran abandons nuclear deal after general’s death in US air strike
Hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets in Iran today beside the remains of Qassem Soleimani.
# united-states - Friday 3 January, 2020
Explainer: Why Qasem Soleimani's death is a turning point between the US and Iran
The killing of Iran’s top general could draw forceful Iranian retaliation against American interests in the Middle East.
Iran warns of 'severe revenge' after top general killed in US airstrike
The Pentagon described the operation as a “decisive defensive action”.
# united-states - Friday 27 December, 2019
Spotify to suspend political advertising in 2020
The company said it does not have the necessary level of robustness in its systems to responsibly validate and review this content.
# united-states - Sunday 22 December, 2019
Boeing spacecraft returns to earth after aborted space mission
The two-day demo was originally due to last for over a week.
13 wounded, four critically at house party shooting in the US
Shots were fired just after 12.30am (6.30am Irish time).
# united-states - Saturday 21 December, 2019
Donald Trump officially launches military 'Space Force'
It will initially have about 200 people and a first-year budget of $40 million.
# united-states - Friday 20 December, 2019
Boeing's Starliner capsule not in proper orbit after blast off from Cape Canaveral
It’s a huge moment for US spaceflight which is now dependant on private companies.
# united-states - Saturday 14 December, 2019
Patrick Reed's caddie banned after clash with fan at President's Cup
The spectator told the controversial American star that he ‘f****** sucked’, according to the bagman.
# united-states - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
New Jersey: Mayor says gunmen 'targeted' Jewish supermarket
A police officer, three bystanders and two suspects died in the shooting in Jersey City.
# united-states - Friday 6 December, 2019
Harvey Weinstein prosecutors call for higher bail, saying he could try to flee the country
The disgraced Hollywood mogul appeared in court for a hearing on his bail conditions today.
Uber says it received nearly 6,000 reports of sexual assaults in two years
The report also revealed 19 fatal assaults related to the company over the last two years.
# united-states - Monday 2 December, 2019
White House will not take part in impeachment hearing on Wednesday
Trump is facing allegations that he illegally sought help from Ukraine to get information.
# united-states - Sunday 1 December, 2019
How young people are using TikTok to discuss elections, wars and now China's internment camps
China this week apologised for removing a US teen’s video condemning Beijing’s crackdown on Muslims in Xinjiang.
# united-states - Thursday 7 November, 2019
Former US national security adviser fails to show up for impeachment probe interview
His move makes it unlikely that he will provide any testimony to the House about President Donald Trump’s handling of Ukraine.
# united-states - Tuesday 29 October, 2019
Woman killed by explosion at gender reveal party in Iowa
A homemade device that was meant to discharge a coloured powder instead exploded like a pipe bomb.
# united-states - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
Tonga hooker handed seven-week ban for incident in win over USA
Agen will be without Paula Ngauamo for a substantial period after he kicked an opponent in the face.
# united-states - Monday 14 October, 2019
Woman shot dead in her home by Texas police officer was playing video games with nephew
A neighbour had called a non-emergency line to report the home’s front door had been left open.
# united-states - Friday 11 October, 2019
First Turkish soldier killed in offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria
Seven civilians including a nine-month-old baby were killed in Turkish border towns and nearly 70 people were injured.
# united-states - Monday 7 October, 2019
In a major shift, US to remove troops as Turkey set to invade Syria
This move would result in an uncertain fate for the Kurdish fighters allied with the US.
# united-states - Thursday 3 October, 2019
The Explainer: How does a US president get impeached?
Donald Trump is the fourth president to face impeachment proceedings – so what happens now?
North Korea hails submarine launch of ballistic missile as 'a significant achievement'
North Korea and the United States are due to meet this weekend.
# united-states - Tuesday 1 October, 2019
Trump sought Australian PM’s help to investigate Mueller probe
The probe had overshadowed Trump’s administration for more than two years.
# united-states - Monday 30 September, 2019
'I deserve to meet my accuser': Donald Trump offers to meet whistleblower at centre of Ukraine scandal
The US president made the call in a series of tweets last night.
# united-states - Sunday 29 September, 2019
Details of Donald Trump’s calls with foreign leaders ‘often concealed’
The White House’s handling of Trump’s calls with foreign leaders is at the heart of House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry.
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
We want to know: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
Poll Results:
No (6805)
Yes (5698)
I'm not sure (660)
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Tom Clonan: Ireland's ICU guidelines for Covid-19 must safeguard people with disabilities
By Tom Clonan - @TomClonan
Embracing the new normal after the Covid-19 shutdown - notes from a Kerryman in China
By Greg McDonough
Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students
By Anonymous Teacher
Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
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