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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.
# usa - Monday 16 September, 2019
Hotly-contested Pool C promises fireworks
No pool has quite as much World Cup pedigree as this one with three sides who traditionally expect to reach the semis.
# usa - Sunday 25 August, 2019
Irish golf fan among six injured after lightning strike in US
A number of people were injured after two lightning strikes hit trees on the course.
# usa - Saturday 24 August, 2019
NBA star steers Australia to stunning first-ever win over world champions USA
The hosts secured a four-point victory in Melbourne.
'A wonderful woman': Trump praises Danish PM after phone call following row over Greenland sale
Trump cancelled a trip to Denmark earlier this week over the row.
# usa - Friday 23 August, 2019
'Better off without them': Trump issues 'order' for US companies to pull out of China
Trump’s series of angry tweets came after China announced a new set of tariffs to the tune of $75 billion.
David Koch, the billionaire and major Republican donor, has died aged 79
He was the 11th-richest person in the world.
# usa - Saturday 17 August, 2019
From transition year in Ballincollig to facing the world champions in LA
Seventeen-year-old Éabha O’Mahony made her senior international debut for Ireland at the Rose Bowl.
# usa - Wednesday 7 August, 2019
'Do something': Protesters greet Trump in Ohio as he visits mass shooting victims
The US President will visit El Paso later today.
# usa - Sunday 4 August, 2019
World champions too strong for battling Ireland as USA kick off victory tour in style
USA were 3-0 winners at the Rose Bowl.
# usa - Monday 29 July, 2019
Six-year-old boy among three killed by 'wicked' shooter at US garlic festival
A witness told NBC a white man in his 30s armed with a rifle opened fire indiscriminately.
# usa - Sunday 28 July, 2019
Irishman Peter Nelson makes international debut as Canada suffer defeat to US
The 26-year-old Dungannon native featured at out-half as Canada fell to a 47-19 defeat.
# usa - Friday 26 July, 2019
Ireland without a new manager for friendly against world champions
Colin Bell’s former assistant Tom O’Connor takes interim charge for the trip to California.
Irishman Nelson named at out-half for Canada debut against US
The 26-year-old will be playing with and against several other Irishmen.
# usa - Wednesday 24 July, 2019
Eir Sport to show Ireland's upcoming clash with World Cup champions USA
The Rose Bowl hosts the 3 August friendly.
# usa - Saturday 20 July, 2019
FactCheck: Trump's false claims about Congresswoman Omar in continuing feud
Donald Trump has made several claims about Omar recently.
# usa - Tuesday 9 July, 2019
Kevin Spacey could avoid trial for sexual assault after accuser declines to testify
The actor was charged with indecent assault and battery in January.
# usa - Monday 8 July, 2019
'I was born ready' - Dream day for Wexford's O'Neill after World Cup gold and meeting Rapinoe
Michelle O’Neill lined out as an assistant referee in yesterday’s World Cup final in Lyon.
Ireland set to face World Cup champions USA at the Rose Bowl later this summer
Jill Ellis’ side earned their fourth star yesterday.
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Poll: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
WELL, IT’S BEEN a week of blue skies across the country, with little rain in sight.
While it’s forecast to be colder over the weekend than in recent days, conditions, for the most part, are due to remain dry and sunny.
Temperatures today are to range between 9 and 15 degrees.
With little to no rain in sight at the moment, we’re wondering – are you itching for a rainy day? Or are you loving the sunshine?
So, today we want to know: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
Poll Results:
Sunshine, definitely (9333)
I like both (1668)
Rain, for sure (726)
I actually prefer snow more than anything (494)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
Opinion: Economic activity is primed to resume after Covid-19. In the meantime, it’s about survival
By Robert Sweeney
A 'virtual birthday' and an over-walked dog: One Irish mammy's experience of Covid-19 distancing
By Amanda Magnier
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