# Washington

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# United States

Trump set to okay release of explosive memo alleging abuse of power in the FBI

“The president is OK with it,” an official told AFP, in relation to releasing the memo.

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Feb 2nd 2018, 7:21 AM

# rose garden address

Trump tells rally 'America's abortion laws are wrong and must change'

Trump addressed the annual ‘march for life’ protest in Washington from the White House’s Rose Garden.

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Jan 19th 2018, 8:40 PM

# Washington

Derailed train was going 80mph in a 30mph zone

Authorities said the death toll may rise from yesterday’s crash.

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Dec 19th 2017, 8:09 AM

# Pierce County

Multiple fatalities and injuries after Washington train derails onto highway

It’s not yet known what caused the incident.

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Dec 18th 2017, 4:47 PM

# RTÉ

RTÉ announces Brian O'Donovan as its new Washington correspondent

O’Donovan is taking over from Caitríona Perry.

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Dec 1st 2017, 6:47 PM

# North Korea

US warns North Korean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' if war breaks out

“If war comes, make no mistake – The North Korean regime will be utterly destroyed.”

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Nov 30th 2017, 7:24 AM

# Maryland

Man beheaded by notorious gang near Washington

President Donald Trump has vowed to wipe out the violent gang.

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Nov 23rd 2017, 7:38 AM

# Flying High

Wentz soars as Eagles claim impressive win over Washington

The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 6-1 this season..

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Oct 24th 2017, 9:02 AM

# undefeated

Alex Smith keeps Chiefs unbeaten with dramatic win over Washington

The Kansas City Chiefs remained unbeaten in the NFL with a hard-fought win over Washington.

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Oct 3rd 2017, 7:55 AM

# american embassy

US withdraws diplomatic staff in Cuba over mystery 'sonic attacks'

The attacks of an unknown nature have targeted at least 21 US embassy staff in Havana over the past few months, the US said.

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Sep 29th 2017, 7:16 PM

# Washington

One killed and three injured at high school shooting in tiny US town

The shooter has been arrested.

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Sep 13th 2017, 10:21 PM

# California

Hundreds of homes evacuated due to 'biggest fire in Los Angeles history'

The LA fire is one of several major fires burning in the western United States.

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Sep 3rd 2017, 4:20 PM

# Spray Paint

Abraham Lincoln Memorial defaced in Washington DC

The graffiti appeared to say ‘F*** law’.

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Aug 16th 2017, 10:04 AM

# Get Out

Vladimir Putin says more than 750 US diplomatic staff will have to leave Russia

The call is in response to fresh US sanctions against Moscow.

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Jul 31st 2017, 7:08 AM

# 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.

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Jul 20th 2017, 7:17 AM

# State Visit

It looks like Donald Trump will get his banquet with Queen Elizabeth II after all

There had been doubts over a State visit to the UK but it now looks like it will happen next year.

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Jul 11th 2017, 12:37 PM

# Washington

'I'm tired of taking it': Reporter who called out White House spokesperson says press are being bullied

Brian Karem interrupted White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders during a briefing yesterday.

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Jun 28th 2017, 9:30 PM

# Washington

Man files for separation after 12 years of marriage to woman who raped him when he was 12

They began an affair when he was 12 and she was 34, they have two children together.

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May 31st 2017, 10:57 PM

# crisis mode

Donald Trump's worst week in Washington

It’s been a tough week for the US President.

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May 20th 2017, 7:40 AM

# Washington

US facing calls to act after Turkish guards use violence on protesters

Both Republicans and Democrats say there must be consequences for the guards’ actions.

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May 19th 2017, 10:29 PM

# Seattle

Somehow nobody was injured when this plane hit power lines and crashed onto a road

A number of vehicles were damaged.

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May 3rd 2017, 10:46 PM

# great and beautiful wall

Donald Trump backs down on funding demand for Mexico border wall

The US President insists that the wall will be built, however.

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Apr 26th 2017, 7:21 AM

# Ground Zero

FBI releases never-before-seen images of 9/11 attack on the Pentagon

The photos show the mass destruction at the site.

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Mar 31st 2017, 10:53 PM

Voices

'By any objective measure, Enda Kenny acquitted himself and the Irish people honourably'

Enda Kenny had a difficult tightrope to walk and he performed admirably writes Larry Donnelly.

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Mar 18th 2017, 7:20 AM

# stellaaaa!!!

The Northeast US is a slippery mess thanks to Storm Stella

Flights were cancelled across the region – but things are expected to get back to normal in the next 24 hours.

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Mar 15th 2017, 8:31 AM

# cancelled events

Snowstorm changes Enda Kenny's US plans

An event honouring John F Kennedy in Boston is among those to have been cancelled.

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Mar 13th 2017, 7:03 PM

# New Order

US judge refuses to rule on Trump's latest travel ban

Judge James Robart said a complaint over the revised ban needed to be filed before he could rule.

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Mar 11th 2017, 8:13 AM

# modified

Trump's revised travel ban facing new court challenges

Hawaii filed the first suit on Tuesday.

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Mar 10th 2017, 7:37 AM

# hate crime

Seattle Sikh man told 'go back to your own country' before being shot

Recently, South Asians have been on edge after a deadly shooting in a suburban Kansas City bar that the FBI is investigating as a hate crime.

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Mar 5th 2017, 12:15 PM

# USA

Photos: At least 20 people arrested after clashes as hundreds rally in support of Trump

A dagger, metal pipes, bats, pieces of lumber and bricks were confiscated in California.

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Mar 5th 2017, 10:40 AM

# Paddy's Day

The Taoiseach WILL go to Washington (and here's where all his ministers are heading)

Let the annual Paddy’s Day exodus commence…

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Feb 21st 2017, 7:21 PM

# i am important

Trump's inauguration has finally got the Bad Lip Reading treatment

And it’s excellent.

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Jan 26th 2017, 7:58 AM

# bon voyage

'We've really been milking this goodbye' - Obama makes final speech before heading on holiday

The former president is going on vacation to California with his wife Michelle.

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Jan 20th 2017, 10:13 PM

# Disrupt J20

Police use tear gas in Washington DC protests during President Trump's inauguration

Demonstrators have pledged to continue protesting during Trump’s presidency.

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Jan 20th 2017, 5:50 PM

# moscow calling

Watch: The bizarre moment US news network C-Span was 'taken over' by Russia Today

Russia Today is the Moscow-backed English language new network.

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Jan 12th 2017, 10:54 PM

# Monumental work

Tourists won't be able to go up the Washington Monument for at least two years

A new elevator will be installed in the towering landmark.

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Dec 21st 2016, 1:00 PM

# Washington DC

Man who fired rifle inside 'pizzagate' restaurant says he was investigating fake news

The pizzeria was the subject of a bogus report that alleged it was at the centre of a child sex ring organised by Hillary Clinton.

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Dec 5th 2016, 10:14 AM

# Belmont

Gunman who killed five at shopping centre arrested - but police say no terrorist links

One victim was 16 and had survived cancer.

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Sep 25th 2016, 7:36 AM

# burlington

Four women and a man dead after shooting at Washington shopping centre

The shooter is still at large.

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Sep 24th 2016, 7:22 AM

# LA Woe Man

49ers leave LA fans wondering were they better off without an NFL team

The Rams were atrocious last night.

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Sep 13th 2016, 9:41 AM