MORNING BULLETIN: Las Vegas police hunt 'active shooter'; Report raises concerns over impact of welfare cuts on families

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MORNING BULLETIN: Las Vegas police hunt 'active shooter'; Report raises concerns over impact of welfare cuts on families

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WORLD: Las Vegas police are investigating reports of an active shooter near Mandalay Bay Casino. Police are asking members of the public to avoid the south end of the Strip.

WORLD: Catalonia's regional government declared a landslide win for the "yes" side in a disputed referendum on independence from Spain that descended into ugly scenes of mayhem.

IRELAND: A report commissioned by Government and due this week is set to raise serious concerns over the damage caused by recession-era cuts to lone parent families, putting the Coalition under pressure to address the issue in next week’s budget.

IRELAND: The number of people defined as homeless on the social housing waiting list has increased by 270%, according to the Simon Communities.

IRELAND: Fáilte Ireland has been urged to review its decision not to provide funding to Cork County Council for a major upgrade of facilities at Spike Island, which has been voted Europe’s leading tourist attraction.

BUSINESS: Cork, and the south-west in general, is better-positioned than other regions in Ireland to deal with Brexit-related challenges, and is primed to benefit from in-bound job relocations, according to specialist bank Investec.

SPORT: Munster’s search for a new director of rugby has taken another twist after present incumbent Rassie Erasmus cast doubts on the province’s chances of getting their reported top target.

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SHOWBIZ: Brooklyn Beckham appeared to confirm that he and Chloe Grace Moretz have rekindled their romance, as he wrote “love you” on one of her Instagram pictures.

FEATURES: Ireland has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world. As we mark National Breastfeeding Week, Jen Hogan discovers how donor milk could be an option for struggling mothers.

VIRAL: Malala Yousafzai asked Twitter what she should pack for university and the responses were perfect

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