Judge sets $200,000 bond as lawyers decline to comment on reports of plea bargain

Killers of Limerick man Jason Corbett set for hearing amid plea deal negotiations

Rollout continues apace as around 3 million vaccines are being administered each day nationally

Victim’s sister says district attorney plans to proceed with retrial of Limerick man’s killing

Suzanne Lynch flies high on Air Force Two with the US vice-president

US to follow $1.9tn coronavirus package with $3tn-plus support for roads, rail and energy

Lawyers argue ‘excessive’ force was used as ex-officer’s trial begins in Minneapolis

America Letter: US due to withdraw its remaining troops from region on May 1st

President announces plan for 200m vaccine shots in first 100 days at first press conference

Administration struggles to cope as over 100,000 migrants apprehended in February alone at border

US Wrap: Vice-president says legislation will have more impact than executive orders

Meeting comes as US rebuffs calls from Brussels to share its AstraZeneca vaccines

Man charged with 10 counts of murder after opening fire in supermarket in Colorado

Clinical trial results push AstraZeneca closer to FDA approval amid fears of cases growing

Mass shootings prompt national conversation about racism against Asian-American community

America Letter: Despite US affection for Ireland, Britain remains close partner

Antony Blinken and Chinese counterparts have tense exchange days after Biden-Putin spat

Pessimism expressed on key metrics of hospitalisations, vaccinations and cases

Some 4 million AstraZeneca doses EU sought expected to go to US neighbours

Covid-19 vaccine supply and Northern Ireland discussed during virtual bilateral meeting

Events suggest an interest on the part of the first female vice-president in Northern Ireland affairs

Taoiseach tells US vice-president that her election ‘has written history at many levels’

Letitia James announces ‘thorough review’ of proposed sale of Fifth Avenue property

US president tells Taoiseach of ‘deep affection that we Americans have for Ireland and the people of Ireland’

NI First Minister and deputy to have virtual meeting with US vice-president

US Senate introduces resolution to support Belfast Agreement calling for ‘full implementation’

Biden seeks to retain focus on vaccine rollout and relief plan despite Republican criticism

Martin stressed importance of reconciliation ahead of meeting Biden on Wednesday

Government to await outcome of EMA investigation before deciding on future use of vaccine

Series of 78 country-specific ‘virtual receptions’ will be held, department says

Taoiseach tells CBS television show of reluctance to ‘pre-empt’ talks with president

Taoiseach to thank US president ‘for the US’s support for the Good Friday Agreement’

The party’s pervasive presence in the US has long been a challenge for Irish governments

Richard Neal condemns decision to extend grace period for customs checks between NI and Britain

New Covid package brings to $4 trillion the amount the US has spent on shoring up its economy since pandemic began a year ago

America Letter: As Covid-19 vaccine rollout accelerates, who will get America’s spare doses?

Leading Democrats call for New York governor to quit over sexual harassment claims

Move shows Capitol Hill supports peace process and opposes anything threatening it

Focus on foreign policy issues as US president signs into law the American Rescue Plan

Big win for administration as US president announces additional 100m J&J; vaccines

Varadkar says SF an ‘obstacle’ to unity after group took out border poll ads in US papers

New York Times and Washington Post will carry half-page ads organised by party

This follows Britain announcing intention to extend grace period for post-Brexit checks on goods entering the North from Britain

Congressional approval of plan would mark a significant achievement for president

Jury selection begins for one of the highest-profile trials in the USA in recent years

Over a year after pandemic hit, US is beginning to see light at end of the tunnel

Military junta steps up crackdown against those protesting against February 1st coup

America Letter: Comeback speech by former president includes new front for attack

Influx leads to reopening of a facility in Texas used by the Trump administration

Boost for Kerrygold and Baileys as US tariffs lifted

Former Irish ambassador spent last 20 years in uptown apartment with stunning city views

Downing Street insists protocol period extension does not break international law

Americans warned not to lower guard as vaccinations rolled out across states

Coveney says UK ‘cannot be trusted’ after decision to extend grace period for checks on goods entering North from Britain

‘We must continue to reopen America’s schools as quickly and as safely as possible’

Bureau ‘alerted law enforcement personnel’ of potential hazards on eve of demonstration

Launch of heritage month precedes virtual St Patrick’s Day celebrations due to Covid

US Wrap: Administration strongly criticised for decision not to sanction Saudi prince

Biden ally has been linked with ambassador to Ireland role

Former president addresses conservative conference in first public appearance since leaving office

Janet Yellen tells G20 ministers the US is no longer seeking ‘safe harbour’ concept

America Letter: Former US president’s re-emergence underlines party’s current status

Biden authorises first known military intervention since inauguration as US president

President claims US is on track to reach 100m vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office

Charlie Flanagan says society building on Fifth Avenue is source of diaspora pride

Domestic production vulnerabilities to be assessed in move deemed rebuke to China

US president says looks forward to working with Taoiseach to address ‘great challenges’

Officials blamed intelligence failures for lack of preparedness for co-ordinated assault

Security council warned of risk to food, fresh water, temperature and ocean food chains

Biden attacks Trump over his handling of the pandemic and closures of small businesses

US president will share a message at Glucksman Ireland House virtual gala

He’s had some early wins but his ambitious economic and immigration plans face resistance

US Wrap: President set to declare disaster as millions of Texans left without power

America Letter: Senator Ted Cruz flies with family to Mexico as thousands without power

Reports of Covid-19 fatality data manipulation dog Andrew Cuomo

Bill would offer a pathway to citizenship for some 11 million undocumented immigrants

Democratic Party in Texas says trip is ‘deeply disturbing’, and calls on the Republican senator to resign

Pandemic has created ‘a perfect storm for women’ says US vice-president

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh dies age 70, Trump reiterates baseless election claims

Liam Neeson, Colm Tóibín sign letter asking that Fifth Avenue building not be sold

Backlash against those who voted against ex-president in impeachment trial

Minister and US secretary of state discussed issues including UN Security Council

Senators used legal arguments in impeachment trial but acquittal was purely political

TJ Ducklo ‘embarrassed and disgusted’ after allegedly threatening a female journalist

Seven Republicans cross the aisle but vote falls well short of two-thirds majority required for conviction

Signs that ex-president’s legacy has been tainted as nation relives events of January 6th

Senators pave way for final vote in impeachment trial as early as Saturday

US has enough vaccines to inoculate every American by end of July, says president

America Letter: Network left sweating over a lawsuit on baseless voter fraud allegations

White House plays down idea of in-person meeting with US president Joe Biden

Prosecutors conclude arguments in Senate trial of former US president

Chinese president Xi Jinping tells Biden during two-hour phone call that ‘co-operation is the only choice’

Jurors in trial of former president shown dramatic new footage of January 6th riot

Measures include freezing access to US-based assets and new export controls

Former president said to be furious as defence team appears ill-prepared on day one

Democrats lay out case for prosecution as trial opens with graphic footage of Capitol riots

President Joe Biden lukewarm on trial, seeing it as an uncomfortable distraction

Former president charged with ‘incitement of insurrection’ over storming of Capitol

Historical society put Fifth Avenue property on market for $52m last month

Online events will focus on Frederick Douglass’s ‘transformative’ four-month visit