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How the Watergate scandal forever changed reporting on US politics

Fifty years ago, the conviction of Gordon Liddy and James McCord Jr, both helping hands of President Richard Nixon, started the media Tsunami that went down in history as the "Watergate scandal".

30/01/2023

Culture news

Barrett Strong, Motown artist known for ‘Money,’ dies at 81

Barrett Strong, a US musician and songwriter and founding artist at Motown Records, died aged 81. He sang lead on the hit "Money (That's What I Want)"

30/01/2023

USA

'Unfinished business': Donald Trump kicks off 2024 US presidential run

Early polls suggest the 76-year-old former president is already leading the pack for the Republican Party nomination.

29/01/2023

USA

Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols

The death of black motorist Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, three weeks ago has sparked a wave of protests across the US decrying police brutality.

29/01/2023

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Peaceful demonstrators in America call for justice for Tyre Nichols

Peaceful protests against police violence were held in several American cities as new videos were released showing officers beating Tyre Nichols three days before he died of his injuries.

28/01/2023

USA

Video shows Tyre Nichols brutally beaten by US police in Tennessee

A video of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols has been released, verifying he was beaten by police in Memphis, Tennessee before he was hospitalised in early January. Three days later the Black motorist died due to sustained injuries.

28/01/2023

USA

Video of police brutally beating Tyre Nichols sparks US-wide protests

Nichols, 29, was repeatedly struck by fists, boots and batons by five police officers after being stopped at a Memphis intersection on 7 January. He died of his injuries three days later.

28/01/2023

USA

Memphis braces for release of video showing Tyre Nichols' arrest

The video shows the arrest that led to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. While details have so far been limited, the video is hoped to provide a clear picture.

27/01/2023

Travel News

How to see California’s mysterious firefall 

Every February, thousands flock to Yosemite National Park to see the firefall. But conditions have to be just right.

26/01/2023

USA

New report analyses why mass attacks keep happening

It was released as the US experienced a particularly deadly start to the new year that has left 39 people dead in six mass killings.

25/01/2023

Sport

LA Lakers' LeBron James closes in on NBA record

LA Lakers star LeBron James could be just a fortnight away from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record. He scored 46 points against the LA Clippers, but the Lakers lost the match.

25/01/2023

USA

President Biden says the US will send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

US President Joe Biden says Washington will send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, the equivalent of one Ukrainian tank battalion.

25/01/2023

Living

It hasn’t snowed for 321 days in New York City. Here’s why.

The Big Apple has gone 321 consecutive days without snowfall, according to the US national weather service.

25/01/2023

USA

Google sued over allegations of monopolising online advertising

The US Justice Department and eight states are suing Google, alleging that the tech giant's dominance in digital advertising harms competition

25/01/2023

Culture news

In defence of the leading man: Timothée Chalamet's Apple ad proves it

Everyone's talking about the new Apple TV advert with Timothée Chalamet. But the one thing they're missing is it proves he truly is the last of the great Hollywood leading men.

25/01/2023

USA

Classified documents found at Mike Pence's home

Around 300 documents with classified markings have been discovered in former US Vice-President Mike Pence's Indiana home, but his lawyer says Mr Pence was unaware of the fact

25/01/2023

USA

Classified documents discovered at Mike Pence's home, attorney says

Pence's attorneys have written to the US National Archives to make them aware of the findings.

24/01/2023

Health news

UV nail dryers may damage DNA and cause mutations in human cells

UV nail dryers used for gel manicures can cause permanent mutations in human cells associated with a risk of cancer, new research has found.

24/01/2023

Culture news

Oscar nominations 2023: Key takeaways and the full list of nominees

Oscar nominations 2023: Everything Everywhere All at Once takes the lead, as Irish stars triumph

24/01/2023

Food and Drink

The M&M's controversy continues as company retires its “spokescandies”

Mars Wrigley North America says it is taking a step back from its “spokecandies”

24/01/2023

USA

'Tragedy upon tragedy': California hit by another mass shooting

Seven people were killed in a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay on Monday, days after a man gunned down 11 people in a dance studio.

24/01/2023

USA

Two more California shooting incidents leave seven dead

Police in California believe the same suspect they have arrested shot seven people dead at two sites on Monday afternoon

24/01/2023

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Activists rally in New York 50 years after Roe vs Wade ruling

Activists marching in Manhattan for abortion rights on Sunday reflected after the landmark Roe vs Wade ruling was overturned by the US Supreme Court almost one year ago.

23/01/2023

Culture news

People gather in Memphis for Lisa Marie Presley's memorial

Hundreds of people gathered at Graceland in Memphis to remember Lisa Marie Presley's life.

23/01/2023

USA

Man behind deadly California shooting named by police

Huu Can Tran, a 72-year old Asian man, has been named as the person behind the deadly shooting in Monterey Park, California. His motivation is still unclear.

23/01/2023

USA

California mass shooting: Suspect dead after killing 10

The gunman, a 72-year-old man, was found dead on Sunday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

22/01/2023