Parade gunman planned attack for weeks - US police The suspected gunman who opened fire at a 4 July parade in a Chicago suburb had planned the attack for weeks and wore women's clothes … US • 05 Jul 22
Philadelphia imposes curfew amid unrest Officials in the US city of Philadelphia have announced a curfew following two nights of unrest over the latest police killing of a black man. US • 28 Oct 20
Irish man facing deportation from US The wife of an Irishman facing deportation from the United States says his arrest came without warning. US • 14 Jul 19
Starbucks apologises after two black men arrested The CEO of Starbucks has apologised for an incident at one of its Philadelphia cafes where two black men were arrested while waiting for a … US • 16 Apr 18
Aer Lingus launches new Dublin-Philly route for 2018 Aer Lingus has announced a new US service as part of its Dublin Summer Schedule for 2018. Business • 04 Oct 17
DNC apology to Sanders for 'inexcusable' email Democratic Party bosses have apologised to Bernie Sanders for "inexcusable" emails aimed at undermining his White House bid, as they tried to patch up an … News • 25 Jul 16
Man charged over shooting of US policeman A man claiming allegiance to so-called Islamic State militants was charged today with attempted murder in the shooting of a US police officer this week, … News • 09 Jan 16
US train crash death toll rises to 8 The body of an eighth victim has been found in the wreckage of Tuesday's train derailment in Philadelphia, the city's fire commissioner said. News • 14 May 15
Derailed train travelling at twice approved speed The engineer of a US passenger train that was travelling at more than 160km/h - twice the approved speed - slammed on the emergency brakes … News • 13 May 15
'Christmas baby' born on Philadelphia subway A Philadelphia woman got an unexpected festive surprise on the subway when she went into labour, delivering a healthy child dubbed the "Christmas baby." News • 26 Dec 14
Philadelphia rose wins Rose of Tralee 2014 The Philadelphia rose has been crowned this year’s winner of the Rose of Tralee. News • 20 Aug 14
Abortion doctor in the dock RTÉ's Richard Downes reports from Philadelphia on the high-profile trial of abortion provider Dr Kermit Gosnell Special Reports • 08 May 13