The American Airlines Aircraft with 64 people on board plunged into the Potomac river after the crash and a major rescue operation is underway.

Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as US president this afternoon for the second time.

The storm - which has now been downgraded to Category 1 - has brought winds of over 190 kilometres per hour.

'End-Sepsis, was established by Ciaran Staunton from Westport and his wife Orlaith from Drogheda'

Its plant in Michigan is closed, after it recalled three baby-formula products amid reports of infant illness.

Robbie Gallagher says the Irish ancestry of US President Joe Biden offers a "unique opportunity to put this issue to bed for once and for all".

'It's so cute and is the sweetest thing I have ever seen'

The reopening of the US to Ireland has also had a positive impact on business and bookings.