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# USA

April
April 2023
Impressive Ireland lose narrowly to USA in St Louis
Alana Cook’s 43rd-minute goal decisive in friendly.
Five people dead and eight injured in shooting in Kentucky
US police believe the suspect, who died in the assault, was a former employee.
Regrets but positives as Ireland defeated by USA in World Cup warm-up friendly
Vera Pauw’s side were beaten 2-0 in Austin, Texas.
Regrets but positives as Ireland defeated by USA in World Cup warm-up friendly
Vera Pauw’s side were beaten 2-0 in Austin, Texas.
'These allegations are absolutely ridiculous. I know I find a lot of safety in the truth'
Ireland face USA tonight in Texas.
No Rapinoe but star-studded USA squad to host Ireland in World Cup warm-ups
The back-to-back world champions welcome Vera Pauw’s side to Austin and St Louis over the coming days.
March
March 2023
Man claims he became ‘self-imposed recluse’ after injury from ski crash with Gwyneth Paltrow
Terry Sanderson suffered several broken ribs and and lasting brain injuries during the incident in 2016.
Gunwoman shoots three children and three adults dead at Nashville school
The heavily-armed shooter killed three children and three staff members.
Man United to face Hollywood duo's Wrexham in San Diego friendly
The clash will take place on 25 July.
US charges Russian spy who tried to infiltrate International Criminal Court
The Dutch said that if Cherkasov had worked at the ICC, he could have accessed “highly valuable” intelligence on its probe into war crimes in Ukraine.
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue in wake of Putin arrest warrant
The ICC said it was issuing the warrant for Putin’s arrest over the alleged abduction and deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children.
Taoiseach criticises SF's Irish unity adverts in the New York Times calling it 'unhelpful'
The half-page advert says the British Government continues to ‘break its obligations’.
Here's what Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald will be up to in the US next week
Leo Varadkar will meet the US president in the White House on Friday.
US team meets Irish diplomats as part of bid to restart engagement with Russia on nuclear deal
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the meeting took place on Tuesday in Dublin.
Five women sue the state of Texas after they were denied abortions
The women all wanted to carry their pregnancies to term but discovered they were not viable.
Two Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead
Two other members of the group were located alive several days after the group was snatched at gunpoint on Friday.
Biden praises US drug manufacturer for cutting insulin price by 70%
The announcement will be welcomed by over 37 million Americans, after manufacturers ratcheted up insulin prices in recent years.
Donald Trump and Nikki Haley to lock horns at major conservative political conference
The former president and his one-time ally, who is also running in 2024, will both speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
February
February 2023
US first lady says Biden will run for reelection to White House in 2024
Biden aides have said an announcement is likely to come in April.
US VP Harris accuses Russia of 'crimes against humanity' in Ukraine
Kamala Harris made the comments ahead of the one-year anniversary of Moscow sending its forces into Ukraine.
'A cowardly racist': 19-year-old sentenced to life in prison for Buffalo mass shooting
The shooter killed 10 Black people at a supermarket last year in a racially motivated, premeditated attack.
US military says it has recovered sensor parts from downed Chinese balloon
China insists the balloon was an errant weather observation aircraft.
Disney lays off 7,000 as streaming subscribers decline
The layoffs follow similar moves by US tech giants such as Meta and Google.
This year
2023
Biden calls for calm after five police officers charged with beating black man to death
Tyre Nichols died in hospital after he was stopped on 7 January for what the Memphis Police Department said was reckless driving.
29-year-old Tyre Nichols died in hospital after he was stopped for what the Memphis Police Department said was reckless driving.
Family lawyers said police 'brutalised him to the point of being unrecognisable'.
Video footage of the arrest is to be published today
Five US officers charged with murder over beating of black man following traffic stop
More classified documents found at Biden home in Delaware
The newly discovered documents date back to Biden’s time as vice president.
Last year
2022
Republican US congressman-elect under investigation for fabricated CV
George Santos has admitted he never worked for Goldman Sachs as he claimed, and he is not Jewish.
Americans dig out from 'blizzard of the century' as death toll passes 50
As temperatures plummeted, commuters and some residents fleeing their freezing homes became trapped on highways.
Concerns mount as fresh wave of vandalism on US power grids
The latest incident happened on Christmas Day and knocked out power for 14,000 customers in Tacoma, a port city area south of Seattle.
At least 47 killed after 'worst storm' in almost half a century hits US northeast coast
Much of the eastern United States is expected to remain in a deep freeze until tomorrow at least.
'Epic' winter storm wallops US, leaving a million people without power
Heavy snow, howling winds and biting cold air took hold of much of the nation, including normally temperate southern states.
FTX founder Bankman-Fried allowed $250m bail bond and house arrest
Bankman-Fried, arrested in the Bahamas last week, was flown to New York late on Wednesday after deciding not to challenge his extradition.
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial
It is Weinstein’s second criminal trial.
'No Killer Robots': San Francisco pauses deadly police robot policy amid public outcry
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to explicitly ban the use of robots for fatal force for now.
Cheers star Kirstie Alley dies from cancer at 71
John Travolta said his time with Alley was ‘one of the most special relationships’.
Volcanic lava approaches key road on Hawaii’s Big Island
The molten rock could make the road impassable and force drivers to find alternate coastal routes in the north and south.
Pulisic's first-half goal sends USA through and ends Iran's extraordinary World Cup
The USA will face the Netherlands in the last-16 after a 1-0 win.
US court rules 19-year-old daughter cannot witness execution of her father
Kevin Johnson was sentenced to death for the 2005 murder of a white policeman in Missouri.
England jeered by own supporters after dreary draw with United States
A dreadful game finished 0-0 at the Al-Bayt Stadium.
Let the cat out of the bag: Airport security staff spot stowaway in suitcase
The cat, called Smells, was fortunately retrieved from the case before take-off.
Gareth Bale's instinct from penalty spot more impressive than on LGBTQ+ rights
Wales skipper breathes life into country’s World Cup campaign after USA had looked set to get off to winning start.