It's censure and impeachment season again
Americans' competing political realities are colliding fantastically on Capitol Hill this week in a public punishment, an ill-fated impeachment effort and the dissection of another special counsel's report.
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U.S. Republican hardliners try to force Biden impeachment vote
By David Morgan WASHINGTON At least two hardline Republicans plan to try to force the U.S. House to
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Test scores for 13-year-olds drop several points since the start of pandemic, building on decade-long decline, report says
Average test scores for 13-year-old students in both mathematics and reading have declined several points since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, building on a decline that's been trending over the last decade, according to a new report released from the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
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Donegal: Humpback whale sighting like 'lottery win'
Humpback whales have been recorded in north west waters for the first time in almost 25 years.
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Dermot Kennedy: Singer apologises for use of racial slur
The singer was criticised for using a term considered derogatory to the Irish Traveller community.
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Iceland Ireland owner placed into examinership
Last week the firm was ordered to withdraw all imported frozen food of animal origin.
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Republicans on Capitol Hill criticize DOJ charges against Hunter Biden and vow to continue investigating the president's son
House and Senate Republicans have been quick to criticize the plea deal between the Department of Justice and Hunter Biden, arguing Tuesday that the charges brought against President Joe Biden's son exemplify what they describe as the weaponization of the DOJ.
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US Supreme Court to hear government appeal in credit report dispute
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a bid by President Joe
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United States media guide
An overview of the media in the United States, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
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Ulster University: Magee campus to get millions from Irish government
The Irish government is expected to approve more than £42.7m for several all-island projects today.
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Dermot Kennedy: Singer urged to apologise for racial slur
The singer has been criticised for using a term considered derogatory to the Irish Traveller community.
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Christie calls GOP presidential debate pledge a 'useless idea'
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said Sunday it was a "useless idea" to force 2024 GOP contenders to sign a pledge to back the party's ultimate nominee in order to participate in primary debates.
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