EVERY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five big news stories you need to know.

1. #GRAHAM DWYER: The judge in the Graham Dwyer trial has told the jury that they have to leave “sentiment and emotion” aside when reaching the verdict.

2. #PORTLAOISE: The HSE has threatened legal action against its own watchdog to prevent the publication of a report about Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.

3. #MARKS, SET, GO: Fine Gael is set to kick off its general election campaign this week, with a number of selection conventions to be held.

4. #MURDER: An Irish Traveller is being held in Texas over the murder of a woman in the United States for a substantial insurance policy.

5. #AMANDA KNOX: Italy’s top court will review American Amanda Knox’s conviction for the murder of British student Meredith Kirchner, potentially kick starting a fierce extradition battle.

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