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# usa - Sunday 28 June, 2020
Two dead after man drives into Walmart centre in California and begins shooting
Police officers shot the suspected gunman at the centre in Red Bluff after he killed one person and injured four others.
# usa - Friday 26 June, 2020
New coronavirus cases hit all-time high in US with over 40,000 recorded in 24 hours
The figure represents a resurgence that has led some governors to back track or at least pause the reopening of their states.
# usa - Thursday 11 June, 2020
US Soccer scraps controversial anthem kneeling ban
‘We apologize to our players – especially our black players – staff, fans, and all who support eradicating racism.’
# usa - Saturday 6 June, 2020
Washington DC braced for largest protest yet as Biden attacks Trump for 'despicable' George Floyd comments
There were zero arrests during demonstrations in the US capital in the last two days, and a curfew has been lifted in advance of today’s protest.
# usa - Friday 5 June, 2020
More Republicans rebuke Trump over lack of unity in America as memorial service held for George Floyd
After Lisa Murkowski added to the criticism of the president, he warned of the consequences if Republicans turn against him.
# usa - Wednesday 3 June, 2020
Four police officers to be charged in relation to George Floyd's death; one charged with second-degree murder
George Floyd’s family described news of the new charges as a “bittersweet moment”.
# usa - Friday 29 May, 2020
Minneapolis riot police arrest CNN crew reporting live on George Floyd protest
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the arrest was “totally unacceptable and totally inadvertent”.
# usa - Monday 11 May, 2020
Federal prosecutors to consider hate crime charges in shooting of Ahmaud Arbery
Georgia has no hate crime law allowing charges at the state level.
# usa - Saturday 9 May, 2020
US women's soccer team file appeal after legal setback in equal pay fight
A federal judge dismissed the team’s bid for equal pay last week.
# usa - Sunday 26 April, 2020
Larry Donnelly: I'm taking a break from politics this week ... now, about lasagne and spuds
Larry Donnelly, a ‘yank in Ireland’, has a little shutdown rant.
# usa - Friday 17 April, 2020
Wave of protests in several US states as anti-lockdown campaigns grow
Much of the protesters are affiliated with Trump supporter groups.
# usa - Wednesday 15 April, 2020
Over 2 million confirmed cases globally, a further 38 Irish deaths: Today's Covid-19 main points
A total of 12,547 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in Ireland.
# usa - Tuesday 14 April, 2020
Death toll from US tornado outbreak rises to at least 34
The storms claimed lives in at least six states.
At daily White House coronavirus briefing, Trump shows 'propaganda' video of people praising him
A reporter for CBS News asked Trump what had been done in February on Covid-19. The president responded that she was a “fake”.
# usa - Sunday 12 April, 2020
Fauci says US may start to reopen next month as death toll rises above 20,000
There are over 500,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the United States of America.
# usa - Wednesday 1 April, 2020
Padraig Harrington wants Ryder Cup to go ahead even if qualifying is shortened
Three-time major winner Harrington will captain Europe at Whistling Straits.
# usa - Tuesday 31 March, 2020
US to send $100 million worth of medical supplies to Italy and other European countries, says Trump
New York mayor Andrew Cuomo has warned the city was running out of essential equipment like ventilators.
# usa - Sunday 29 March, 2020
Trump rolls back on proposal to quarantine New York and other states with coronavirus 'hotspots'
It was unclear if Trump had the power to issue the quarantine order.
# usa - Saturday 28 March, 2020
Trump signs off on $2.2 trillion rescue package as Covid-19 cases reach over 100,000 in the US
Trump’s signature brings an end to a dramatic, weeklong legislative saga on Capitol Hill.
# usa - Friday 13 March, 2020
US Soccer president resigns amid gender equity dispute
Carlos Cordeiro has stepped down as the gender discrimination lawsuit row rumbles on.
Rapinoe rips 'misogyny and sexism' in US women's equal pay fight
The lawsuit row has escalated over ‘unacceptable’ language in a court filing.
# usa - Tuesday 3 March, 2020
In full: Here’s where the Taoiseach and our ministers are going for St Patrick’s Day
There are far fewer trips this year than before.
# usa - Sunday 23 February, 2020
British minister refuses to rule out chlorinated chicken in trade deal with North America
George Eustice also defended the Government’s new immigration system after businesses raised fears of a shortage of workers.
# usa - 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.
# usa - Friday 10 January, 2020
Trump administration announces new sanctions on Iran as it pins blame for Ukrainian airline disaster
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo became the highest-level US official to point the finger at Iran today.
# usa - Friday 3 January, 2020
Donald Trump says ‘reign of terror’ is over after Iranian general killed
The air strike ordered by President Donald Trump in Iraq’s capital Baghdad killed General Qassem Soleimani.
'We've woken up to a more dangerous world': The world reacts to the US killing of a top Iran general
Presidential hopeful Joe Biden said we could be on the brink of a “major conflict across the Middle East”.
# usa - Thursday 12 December, 2019
Fiery clashes in House judiciary committee ahead of crucial vote on Trump impeachment
The deeply partisan committee is preparing to send charges against Donald Trump to the full House of Representatives.
# usa - Tuesday 26 November, 2019
Pack of feral hogs attack and kill woman outside Texas home
Texas has seen a boom in its feral hog population in recent years.
# usa - Friday 1 November, 2019
Woman found dead in US with python around her neck
The 36-year-old was found in a house where around 140 snakes lived.
# usa - Saturday 26 October, 2019
Tens of thousands flee their homes as US emergency services battle fierce wildfires
Several fires have struck the state of California this week.
# usa - Sunday 20 October, 2019
Cork's O'Sullivan into another US final, Keenan shines for Celtic, and United stun City
Some of the weekend’s interesting stories for Irish women’s football stars overseas.
# usa - Wednesday 16 October, 2019
Bayern Munich youngster inspires Canada to first win over USA in 34 years
Alphonso Davies opened the scoring as Canada overcame their neighbours for the first time since 1985.
# usa - Sunday 13 October, 2019
'It meant a lot' - Biles takes career record to 25 medals with win in world championships
The 22-year-old was crowned world floor champion for the fifth time in Stuttgart today.
Te'o double not enough for USA against Tonga
AJ MacGinty’s side ran in three tries, but weren’t able to register a point in Pool C.
# usa - Wednesday 9 October, 2019
Sanchez stars as Argentina end World Cup with 7-try win over USA
The out-half was a controversial omission from the weekend loss to England.
# usa - Saturday 5 October, 2019
Bernie Sanders’ campaign reveals he suffered heart attack
Sanders is in the running for the Democratic nomination for president.
# usa - Wednesday 2 October, 2019
Lopez' left foot ensures France burn off US challenge
AJ MacGinty kicked the Eagles to within a score with 15 minutes to go, but Les Bleus had too much firepower.
# usa - Thursday 26 September, 2019
As it happened: England v USA, Rugby World Cup
Eddie Jones said he’s expecting to face ’15 Donald Trumps’ today. We’re going minute-by-minute to make sure doesn’t field any Boris Johnsons.
# usa - Tuesday 17 September, 2019
US Justice Department sues Edward Snowden over new book
The suit alleges that Snowden published his book without first submitting it to the two government agencies for pre-publication review.
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Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
THIS IS THE first weekend since pubs and restaurants reopened for businesses on Monday.
There are strict guidelines in place for the businesses due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a time limits in place for patrons and a requirement to buy a meal if people are consuming alcohol.
TheJournal.ie visited some pubs earlier in the week to see what the ‘new normal’ is like, but will you?
Today’s poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
Poll Results:
I won't be going to either (809)
Yes, I'll be heading to a restaurant (156)
Yes, I'll be heading to a pub (116)
I've no bookings made but I might (85)
I hope to go to both (60)
I've made several bookings (16)
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