Contrast between Trump’s cruelty and McCain’s dignity shows how far America has fallen
The absence of an appetite to calm tensions after the storm is the most worrying thing about the American election campaign
John McCain
Against the Odds review: Tales of extraordinary resilience, even if the hosts can lay the stars and stripes on thick
Podcast review: Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol narrate stories of people surviving immeasurable hardship. But too often they lean into the histrionic
Maureen Dowd: Real Justice – Justice Jackson
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been cast into the same medieval torture chamber as Anita Hill
Palin libel case could be catalyst for major change in rules for US media
America Letter: Former vice-presidential candidate suing New York Times over editorial
Celebrity NFT bores, Peloton’s new drama woes and Joe Biden v Fox’s Peter Doocy
Planet Business: A week of sarcasm and close shaves
America needs political waverers like Sinema and Manchin
US Politics: For both senators, the basis of their opposition matters less than the fact of it
George W Bush enjoys something of a renaissance as his party tears itself apart
America Letter: Bush jnr’s new book about immigrants is his latest rehabilitation effort
Wish upon a star – Alison Healy on unanswered prayers
An Irishwoman’s Diary on agreeing with Garth Brooks
Renowned US talk show host Larry King dies aged 87
Breezy interview style made him a popular figure on US television screens for decades
Chris Johns: Trump wasn’t wrong about everything
Biden’s first key act as president will be to agree with Trump – at least on one thing
Biden victory tempered by concerning signs for Democrats
Despite his polarising rival, former vice-president failed to win by landslide or gain Latinos’ confidence
Maureen Dowd: Howling at the moon as America dumps Trump
President’s conspiracy schtick gets nowhere as Joe Biden’s Cinderfella story bewitches
Kamala Harris to make history as first female US vice-president
Election of California senator will send compelling message about what is possible for women and people of colour
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices