President Michael D Higgins has today called for an investigation into the death of Savita Halappanavar which "meets the needs of the family", as well as the public and the State.

Motorists in 12 northern New Jersey counties will be allowed to buy fuel just every second day under an order by Governor Chris Christie.

The one-time boy wonder of alternative country, for the past 11 years Ryan Adams has worked hard at cultivating a reputation for eccentricity and headstrong waywardness.

Australian Geoff Ogilvy is seen as the biggest danger to Tiger Woods in The Masters this week.

Fred Ebb, who wrote the lyrics for hit Broadway musicals including Chicago and Cabaret, as well as the big-city anthem, New York, New York, has died of a heart attack.