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The front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination has spoken openly about his plans ...
 - Trump hints at expanding domestic role for the military within the U.S.
Trump hints at expanding domestic role for the military within the U.S.
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Trump already testified aggressively earlier this month, when he was called by his ...
 - Trump is set to return to the witness stand in his civil fraud trial
Trump is set to return to the witness stand in his civil fraud trial
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An agreement had been reached to extend the Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza by two additional days ...
Live updates - Israel-Hamas war, truce extended by two days
Live updates
Israel-Hamas war, truce extended by two days
Quick Glance: Israel Gaza: Release of 33 Palestinians
  • Release of 33 individuals, totaling 150 Palestinians since Friday.

  • Hamas releases 51 Israeli hostages, including three-year-old twin sisters.

  • Little information released about the latest group of freed Palestinians.

  • A bus carrying the newly released Palestinian prisoners has arrived in Ramallah.
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The president is using Monday's event to announce 30 actions to improve ...
WATCH LIVE - Biden speaks on efforts to improve supply chains and lower inflation
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Biden speaks on efforts to improve supply chains and lower inflation
Quick Glance: Biden Criticizes Trump and GOP
  • The president criticized Republicans and former President Trump for actions that could jeopardize the supply chain, including undoing his achievements and seeking to replace ObamaCare.

  • The president announced 30 actions to improve access to medicine and economic data.

  • The council is to strengthen the supply chain during the 2023 holiday season, following significant issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Biden referenced a Truth Social post from Trump in the meeting, in which the former president revived calls to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act if he wins the 2024 election.
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Trump threatened over the weekend to reopen the contentious fight over ...
 - Trump says he will renew push to replace 'Obamacare' if he wins a second term
Trump says he will renew push to replace 'Obamacare' if he wins a second term
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Merriam-Webster Dictionary's word of the year is the genuine article. "Authentic," defined as "not false or imitation ... Show more
Quick Glance: Genuine: Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year
  • The word "Genuine" was named the top word of 2023 by Merriam-Webster.

  • There was a significant increase in online searches for the term.

  • Interest was driven by stories and discussions about AI, celebrities, identity, and social media.

  • The word has multiple meanings, including "not false or imitation" and also "true to one's own personality, spirit, or character".
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WATCH LIVE: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter lies in repose at Jimmy Carter museum in Atlanta
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It's the holiday season at the White House and thousands of feet of ribbon, ornaments and bells are helping mark the occasion ... Show more
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The Bidens and Carters have been close for nearly five decades.
 - Biden to travel to Georgia to celebrate the life of Rosalynn Carter
Biden to travel to Georgia to celebrate the life of Rosalynn Carter
Quick Glance: Prominent Guests to Attend Rosalynn Carter's Memorial Service
  • Former President Jimmy Carter plans to attend the memorial service for his late wife, Rosalynn Carter, in Atlanta.

  • All living former First Ladies, including Jill Biden, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, and Melania Trump, are also expected to attend.

  • President Donald Trump is not expected to attend the service.

  • Rosalynn Carter passed away peacefully at her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96 after being moved to home hospice care.
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The victims' families and civil rights organizations are calling on ...
 - Burlington police make arrest after shooting of three men of Palestinian descent
Burlington police make arrest after shooting of three men of Palestinian descent
Quick Glance: Shooting of Palestinian College Students in Vermont
  • The victims were found near the University of Vermont campus and transported to the hospital.

  • Two victims are US citizens and one is a legal resident.

  • A white man shot the students without speaking and then fled.

  • The victims were wearing traditional Palestinian scarves and were shot in different areas.
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Five years ago, Linda Pistun set out to achieve two goals: end world hunger and improve science ...
 - Linda Pistun on girls in science and setting her sights on Mars
Linda Pistun on girls in science and setting her sights on Mars
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WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing as Israel and Hamas prepare for fourth exchange
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Dozens of freed Palestinian prisoners, some accused of minor offenses ...
 - In West Bank, Palestinians rejoice over release of women and minors from Israeli prisons
In West Bank, Palestinians rejoice over release of women and minors from Israeli prisons
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A decades-long Harvard study has concluded that good relationships and close ...
 - Researchers find strong relationships protect long-term health and happiness
Researchers find strong relationships protect long-term health and happiness
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Amid signs that a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas due to expire on Monday ...
 - Blinken to focus on Ukraine, rising tensions in Balkans at NATO meeting
Blinken to focus on Ukraine, rising tensions in Balkans at NATO meeting
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Enticed by deep discounts, Americans are expected to celebrate Cyber Monday by spending a ...
 - Americans are set to spend a record $12 billion online shopping today
Americans are set to spend a record $12 billion online shopping today
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Meeting for the first time in about four years, the top diplomats from ...
 - South Korea, Japan and China agree to restart trilateral summits after yearslong pause
South Korea, Japan and China agree to restart trilateral summits after yearslong pause
Quick Glance: China, Japan, South Korea Enhance Trilateral Cooperation
  • The foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea agreed to restart cooperation and pave the way for a summit of their three leaders.

  • The three diplomats met in Busan, South Korea, to advance cooperation in six areas and promote concrete discussions to prepare for the summit.

  • The ministers condemned North Korea's launch of its first spy satellite and agreed to boost responses to arms deals between Pyongyang and Moscow.

  • South Korea's foreign minister emphasized the need to institutionalize trilateral cooperation to develop a stable and sustainable system.
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The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that ...
 - Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO with new board replacing the one which fired him
Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO with new board replacing the one which fired him
Quick Glance: Sam Altman: The Indispensable
  • Altman brought ChatGPT to the world.

  • His ability to win people over is remarkable.

  • Colleagues at Open AI did not take it lying down.

  • In the end, Altman was supposed to emerge as the shining victor of the saga.
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Only one in 1,000 hatchlings lives to adulthood and climate change is ...
 - Florida sees record year for sea turtles, but climate change threatens survival
Florida sees record year for sea turtles, but climate change threatens survival
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The WHO earlier this week requested that China provide information about ...
 - China says known, not novel, pathogens driving national surge in respiratory infections
China says known, not novel, pathogens driving national surge in respiratory infections
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Russia has foiled at least 20 Ukrainian drone attacks over the past day ...
 - Russia destroys Ukrainian drones including over Moscow, defense ministry says
Russia destroys Ukrainian drones including over Moscow, defense ministry says
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Ecologists from Mexico's National Autonomous university on ...
 - 'Adopt an axolotl' campaign in Mexico aims to help save critically endangered species
'Adopt an axolotl' campaign in Mexico aims to help save critically endangered species
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Labor unions have staged a day of protests and strikes across the Czech ...
 - Czech labor unions stage a day of action in protest of spending cuts, pension changes
Czech labor unions stage a day of action in protest of spending cuts, pension changes
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Poland's president has sworn in a government that isn't ...
 - Poland's president swears in a government expected to last no longer than 14 days
Poland's president swears in a government expected to last no longer than 14 days
Quick Glance: Poland's President Swears in Government for Up to 14 Days
  • President Andrzej Duda swore in Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki after October elections.

  • According to the constitution, Morawiecki and his Cabinet have 14 days to face a vote of confidence in parliament.

  • They are almost certain to lose the vote due to lack of coalition partners.

  • Critics denounce the decision to appoint a government with no apparent chance at winning parliamentary backing as a hopeless act of political theater.
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Since the 1940s, unidentified flying objects have been a part of our ...
 - New book details U.S. government's UFO investigations and search for alien life
New book details U.S. government's UFO investigations and search for alien life
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The shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent has added more fear and ...
 - Vermont shooting raises more concerns about attacks against Arab Americans
Vermont shooting raises more concerns about attacks against Arab Americans
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Israel currently holds more than 7000 Palestinian prisoners. About 2000 of them ...
Freed Palestinian Prisoner - 'We have the right to defend ourselves'
Freed Palestinian Prisoner
'We have the right to defend ourselves'
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Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Sunday he hopes a ...
 - Jordan's foreign minister seeks help from European diplomats in call for war in Gaza to end
Jordan's foreign minister seeks help from European diplomats in call for war in Gaza to end
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The WHO earlier this week requested that China provide information about ...
 - China says known, not novel, pathogens driving national surge in respiratory infections
China says known, not novel, pathogens driving national surge in respiratory infections
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Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin says the budget was developed specifically to ...
 - Putin signs Russia's largest national budget, bolstering military spending in 2024
Putin signs Russia's largest national budget, bolstering military spending in 2024
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday . Please ensure PBS NewsHour has the resources to keep you in the know during every important moment of 2024 with smart, courageous ... Show more
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Greetings, earthlings! NewsHour science correspondent Miles O'Brien is going to answer your questions about space in an upcoming video conversation ... Show more
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Andrea Armstrong, a 2023 MacArthur fellow, has become a leading expert whose research sheds light on the harmful conditions people in prison face in the United ... Show more
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Even as inflation has eased and unemployment remains at historic lows, experts say many households are still struggling to ...
 - 3 things food banks really want
3 things food banks really want
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Each year, an estimated 3 million privately insured Americans are taken to emergency rooms by ground ambulances. Of those trips ... Show more
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The attack on the barracks and detention centers raised fears of a breakdown of ...
 - Curfew declared in Sierra Leone after gunmen attacked its main military barracks
Curfew declared in Sierra Leone after gunmen attacked its main military barracks
Quick Glance: Sierra Leone Imposes Nationwide Curfew After Attack on Freetown Army Barracks
  • Government asserts full control of security in Freetown after military base attack

  • Attackers reported retreating, security forces maintain checkpoints in capital

  • Gunfire in Freetown, security forces push attackers to outskirts of city

  • President vows to protect stability and democracy in Sierra Leone
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One in four health visits in the U.S. are provided by non-physicians. But nurse practitioners say their work is hampered by outdated restrictions on providing ... Show more
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For many people in the United States, mosquitoes are merely a summertime nuisance. But around the world, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are a growing ... Show more
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From lending someone a hand with their car to giving a simple “thank you” to a cashier ...
 - The science behind why doing good makes us feel good
The science behind why doing good makes us feel good
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People experiencing “doubled-up” homelessness live in temporary situations in the homes of friends or family when they would otherwise choose not to. In fact ... Show more
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From lending someone a hand with their car to giving a simple “thank you” to a cashier ...
 - The science behind why doing good makes us feel good
The science behind why doing good makes us feel good
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Quick Glance: Pope Francis cancels engagements due to 'mild flu' and undergoes hospital tests
  • Pope Francis has canceled his scheduled engagements due to mild flu, according to the Vatican.

  • The 86-year-old pontiff, who is missing part of one lung, went to the hospital for tests, but the results ruled out breathing problems.

  • Last year he hinted that he may resign if his health continued to deteriorate.
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“I know I’m going to get expelled when this expulsion resolution goes to the floor ...
 - George Santos predicts he’ll be expelled from Congress in upcoming vote
George Santos predicts he’ll be expelled from Congress in upcoming vote
Quick Glance: Rep. Santos Expects Congress Expulsion
  • Rep. George Santos anticipates expulsion from Congress following a House Ethics Committee report.

  • Santos defiantly stated he won't resign, but acknowledged his time as a member may soon end.

  • House Ethics Committee Chair Michael Guest introduced a resolution to expel Santos after Thanksgiving break.

  • Many colleagues who previously opposed expulsion now support it, citing the committee's investigation into alleged misconduct by Santos.
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"The Iliad" is one of the foundational works of Western literature and thought. It’s an old story that continues to resonate in our time and has been ... Show more
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Mud cracks that are billions of years old on the surface of Mars are helping researchers piece together the ancient history of our planetary neighbor’s climate ... Show more
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Russia on Saturday launched its largest drone attack against ...
 - Russia launches biggest drone attack against Kyiv since start of war, Ukrainian officials say
Russia launches biggest drone attack against Kyiv since start of war, Ukrainian officials say
Quick Glance: Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Kyiv
  • Russia launched its largest drone attack on Kyiv since the start of the invasion, targeting the capital, according to Ukrainian officials.

  • The primary target was Kyiv, described as a 'record number' of drones by Ukraine’s Air Force in a Telegram post.

  • Mykhailo Shamanov described multiple waves of drones coming from different directions towards the capital.

  • At least two people were injured in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, according to Mayor Vitalii Klitschko.
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Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Free Beacon ...
 - Capehart and Johnson on Biden's foreign policy efforts and support for Israel
Capehart and Johnson on Biden's foreign policy efforts and support for Israel
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The food we eat affects us in many ways. A recent study from Massachusetts General ...
 - Researcher explains connection between ultra-processed foods and depression
Researcher explains connection between ultra-processed foods and depression
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Geert Wilders, who has made a name for himself through his anti-Islam and anti-European ...
 - Party of far-right populist set for stunning victory in Dutch election
Party of far-right populist set for stunning victory in Dutch election
Quick Glance: Geert Wilders and the Dutch Election Impact
  • The rise of hard-right parties in the political landscape

  • Geert Wilders's victory in the Dutch election on November 22nd has received praise from across Europe, particularly from right-wing political groups.

  • Mr. Wilders's presence poses a challenge for the EU, accustomed to navigating differences between centrist parties of the left and right.

  • The likelihood of further success for hard-right parties in upcoming elections is high.
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BREAKING: NBC News Special Report: President Biden speaks on the release of hostages from Gaza.
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Israel’s military offensive has turned much of northern Gaza into an uninhabitable ...
 - Palestinians fear Gaza will be an uninhabitable moonscape after war ends
Palestinians fear Gaza will be an uninhabitable moonscape after war ends
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Chauvin was stabbed and seriously injured by another inmate inside a federal ...
 - Derek Chauvin, officer convicted of George Floyd's murder, was stabbed in prison
Derek Chauvin, officer convicted of George Floyd's murder, was stabbed in prison
Quick Glance: Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin Stabbed in Prison: Report
  • Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis police officer, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured.

  • The attack occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, plagued by security lapses and staffing shortages.

  • The Bureau of Prisons confirmed the assault on Friday at 12:30 p.m. local time.

  • This is the second high-profile attack on a federal prisoner in the last five months and the second major incident at the prison in a little over a year.
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According to some estimates, as many as 40% of people who have hepatitis C are unaware of their infection, which can lead to liver cancer, cirrhosis ... Show more
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An army of volunteers in Britain are using inexpensive, off-the-shelf drones to reunite families with their lost dogs.
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New HIV infections occur disproportionately among Black women, but exclusionary marketing, fewer treatment options, and provider wariness have limited uptake ... Show more
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In 1929, Charles Curtis, an enrolled member of the Kaw Nation, became Herbert ...
 - The complicated legacy of Native American vice president Charles Curtis
The complicated legacy of Native American vice president Charles Curtis
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Authorities on Friday identified those missing or killed in a southeast Alaska ...
Alaska landslide - Family of 5, fisherman ID’d as those missing or killed
Alaska landslide
Family of 5, fisherman ID’d as those missing or killed
Quick Glance: Tragic Incident: Family and Neighbor Affected by Landslide
  • A landslide in southeast Alaska resulted in the deaths of five family members and their neighbor, who ran for the state’s House seat last year.

  • The parents and three children were struck by the landslide at home, while search crews found the bodies of the parents and the oldest child.

  • Neighbor Otto Florschutz remains missing, and the younger children have not been found.

  • The landslide tore a path of evergreen trees from the mountain top to the ocean, hitting three homes and burying a highway.
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Many businesses closed for Thanksgiving, but will welcome customers back on ...
 - Are banks, post offices, FedEx and UPS open on Black Friday? Here's what to know
Are banks, post offices, FedEx and UPS open on Black Friday? Here's what to know
Quick Glance: Black Friday Disappoints UK Shoppers
  • Sales in cash terms are expected to be on a par with 2022, but prices are higher due to inflation, meaning fewer items will be sold.

  • Online activity was flat and footfall at shopping destinations was down by more than 5%.

  • Black Friday is no longer a single-day event, but now starts in November and runs for several weeks.

  • Some retailers saw a slight uplift, but sales are only expected to increase by 0.4% over last year, according to analysis by GlobalData for Vouchercodes.co.uk.
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Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) on Saturday criticized President Biden for his recent poll ...
 - Dean Phillips says ‘it’s delusional’ to think Biden can beat Trump
Dean Phillips says ‘it’s delusional’ to think Biden can beat Trump
Quick Glance: Dean Phillips Opts Out of Congressional Reelection in 2024: 'Time for a New Generation'
  • Democrat Dean Phillips is challenging President Joe Biden in the 2024 primary and is heeding his own advice to pass the torch.

  • The 54-year-old Phillips will not seek reelection to the U.S. House and is opening up his congressional seat.

  • Phillips is urging Biden to also forgo seeking reelection as both parties vie for control of Congress.

  • As one of about a dozen lawmakers not seeking reelection next year, Phillips becomes part of the contest for congressional control.
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Longtime journalist Charles Peters, who was often called the godfather of ...
 - Charles Peters' legacy as 'the godfather of neoliberalism'
Charles Peters' legacy as 'the godfather of neoliberalism'
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A South African corrections board found the athlete had meet the minimum parole ...
 - Oscar Pistorius, Paralympian convicted of murder, to be released on parole
Oscar Pistorius, Paralympian convicted of murder, to be released on parole
Quick Glance: Oscar Pistorius Seeks Parole Again
  • Oscar Pistorius, former South African Paralympic star, was jailed in 2014 for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp and has a chance for early release now.

  • A spokesperson for the South African Department of Justice said a parole board will review Pistorius' case at a hearing on Friday to decide whether he should be released on parole.

  • Pistorius' lawyer Conrad Dormehl told Reuters the hearing will take place at the Atteridgeville Correctional Centre near the capital Pretoria but declined to comment on their expectations from the hearing.
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A stabbing rumored to involve someone with an immigrant background became a rallying ...
 - Far-right protesters burn and loot in Dublin in worst violence ‘in decades’
Far-right protesters burn and loot in Dublin in worst violence ‘in decades’
Quick Glance: Chaos in Dublin: Deliveroo Driver Turns Hero
  • Cleanup after train fire in Dublin

  • Driver thwarts knife attack in Dublin

  • Report from BBC News NI political editor in Dublin

  • Inspection of damaged tram in Dublin