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News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Tuesday

Everyone’s talking about a video of the felled Carrauntoohil cross, a homeless death and a turtle called Leona.

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NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.

Ireland

LH 3 A vigil was held outside Leinster House this evening for homeless man Jonathan Corrie who died 50 yards from Leinster House. Donal Moloney Photography Donal Moloney Photography

International

Autumn Statement protest Protesters wear George Osborne masks as they demonstrate opposite Downing Street. PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

#COSTA CONCORDIA: The sunken ship’s captain has admitted he was showing off with a near island sail-by but denies it was to impress a woman he was having an affair with.

#UK: Yorkshire Police are investigating after a newborn baby was found in a wheelie bin.

#RACISTS GETTING FIRED: A blog aimed at getting social media users who post racist comments fired has come in for criticism.

Innovation

Parting Shot

Juan Carpegna / YouTube

Love them or hate them, U2 will always pull a crowd, usually a big one. Last night they did just that, a Times Square in New York with Bruce Springsteen and Chris Martin taking the place of their injured frontman.