Laura Grainger Journalist
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Laura is a culture writer for Irish Star.

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387 Articles
about 1 year ago
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The NYC places so full of rats, they've been labeled "rat mitigation zones"

Harlem and the East Village are among the neighborhoods to get "enhanced" help from the city to deal with rodents

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about 1 year ago
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Boston child shot in own home by stray bullet through window

The child was at home in his living room when he was shot

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about 1 year ago
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In pictures: New York's historic win over Leitrim at Gaelic Park

The teams faced off in a game that was ultimately decided by penalties

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about 1 year ago
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All Boston residents can soon attend six community colleges tuition-free

The Mayor of Boston said fees "should not be a barrier to higher education"

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about 1 year ago
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Manhunt underway after three Brooklyn attacks that left 83-year-old dead

Police are searching for a 26-year-old man in relation to three frenzied attacks

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about 1 year ago
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Man wanted after putting 81-year-old in chokehold in New York bank robbery

The robbery took place at a bank in Queens

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about 1 year ago
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Philadelphia girls, aged 12 and 15, shot within hours of each other

The young girls were shot in Cobbs Creek and East Frankford respectively

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about 1 year ago
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Mix-up as Boston police find 'armed person' is just Star Wars cosplayer

The suspected gun carrier - who was in possession of what looked like a long rifle - was merely dressed up in character

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about 1 year ago
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Man bangs woman's head against tree in random New York City assault

One of the victims was harassed with anti-gay remarks prior to being stabbed

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about 1 year ago
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Documentary by Irish American filmmaker explores history of Irish surf culture

Ireland rose as a surfing hotspot during a politically turbulent time for the island

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about 1 year ago
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In pictures: Dublin's 1916 Easter Rising caught on camera

One of the most monumental moments in Irish history took place 107 years ago

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about 1 year ago
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Timeline: How US involvement helped make the Good Friday Agreement a reality

Numerous factors contributed to Northern Ireland's peace process, and US involvement was one

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