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Michelle Obama rounds off the family's whistle-stop trip to Ireland with a visit to one of the country's famous national parks.
Cameron hopes for unity on Syria
David Cameron is hoping for a show of unity over Syria from the world's most powerful nations after a late-night showdown at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland.
Woolwich Angels petition presented
A petition calling for bravery medals to be given to three women who intervened in the aftermath of the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby is to be presented to Downing Street.
Saatchi 'admits Lawson assault'
Art collector Charles Saatchi has admitted assaulting his wife Nigella Lawson during an argument outside a London restaurant, it is understood.
'Huge problems' in social services
Huge problems are building up in social services departments because of staff shortages and "impossibly high" child protection caseloads, a union has warned.
TV licence fee excuses revealed
A homeowner tried to wriggle out of paying their TV licence fee by claiming they merely used the glow from the set as a lamp to help them read.
Children more at risk on roads
The proportional share of death and serious injury on the roads involving children aged under five is at the highest level for 10 years, according to a report.
Prison wing lambasted in report
A prison wing for low-risk inmates has been described by inspectors as the "worst establishment we have inspected in many years" following an unannounced visit.
Doubts raised over value of HS2
Demand for the HS2 high-speed rail project has "likely been overestimated" and the £33 billion project does not offer good value for money, according to a report by a think-tank.
£9m for public health research
Public health researchers have been given a £9 million cash injection to continue investigations into obesity, mental well-being and health inequality in Northern Ireland.
G8 protest march passes peacefully
Hundreds of anti-G8 protesters have taken part in a peaceful march to the outskirts of the summit site in Co Fermanagh.
Putin tackled over stance on Syria
Western nations are facing down Russian president Vladimir Putin at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland over his support for the regime of Bashar Assad in Syria.
Murray Walker diagnosed with cancer
Former Formula One commentator Murray Walker has been diagnosed with cancer.
Primary teachers back pay deal
Primary teachers have backed the revised public sector pay deal.
Youngsters dazzled by First Lady
A youngster was rendered speechless as Michelle Obama affectionately greeted him and classmates backstage at a special performance of the dance spectacular Riverdance.
Crews battle recycling plant blaze
Firefighters are continuing to battle a huge fire at a recycling plant - as environmental teams try to prevent polluted water escaping the site.
Villiers defends G8 policing costs
Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers has defended the astronomical costs of security for the G8 conference in Co Fermanagh.
First daughters trace family roots
Even the President's daughters want to brag about their Irish roots.
Police investigate gunshot reports
Police are investigating reports that shots were fired at a house in Newry.
Council accused over plantpot ban
Gardeners who won council awards for sprucing up their pedestrianised street said they have been asked to remove hundreds of pots because of health and safety concerns.
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Michelle Obama visits national park
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