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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 08 Aug, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » More Analysis » Facts in the US presidential election, who needs 'em The US election campaign thus far has been mostly based on gaffes which are not actually "gaffes", and out of context statements which in context are perfectly reasonable and accurate. This does not bode well for the remaining 90 odd days. Nor does it bode well for Australia's next federal election, given Australian political operatives will no doubt be looking to America to see what works. More » Powering the truth in the electricity debate Beyond the booths: contesting election fraud in Mexico Freedom wars or power plays? Farewell to Robert Hughes: polymath in an age of imbeciles Finger-pointing over power ignores crucial facts Disability Standards for Education ignores inclusive education Climate change is already here Silver lining to gold drought Palestinian children's rights need more than just lip service Just In More Just In » Australian cricket team tunes up in Top End By Melanie Arnost The Australian cricket team hopes training in the Top End will pay off after a disappointing series in England. More » Australians in Antarctic rescue mission Sally's secret mantra a prelude to gold Qantas on top in Fair Work determination Changing iPod song led to double fatal Dozens killed in suspected reprisal attacks Church of England dumps News Corp shares Auditor suspended over ABC Learning report Siege by teen armed with gun ends quietly White House hits back at Petraeus VP talk World More World » Prosecutor demands three years' jail for Pussy Riot A state prosecutor demands a three-year jail term for three members of Russian female punk band Pussy Riot. More » Gabrielle Giffords shooter pleads guilty Iran offers backing to Syria as regional ally Business More Business » Qantas on top in Fair Work determination By online business reporter Michael Janda Fair Work has rejected union attempts to limit outsourcing by Qantas in a determination of the long-running industrial dispute. More » Shares rise on stimulus hopes Stockland profit falls in 'challenging environment' Computershare profit falls on weak trade Auditor suspended over ABC Learning report British bank 'laundered money for Iran' Politics More Politics » White House hits back at Petraeus VP talk The White House has hit back at reports that US president Barack Obama fears Mitt Romney may pick CIA chief David Petraeus as his running mate. More » Prosecutor demands three years' jail for Pussy Riot Asylum debate heats up ahead of panel report Labor's primary vote up in Newspoll Discrimination commissioner rebukes Abbott Sport More Sport » McIntosh to undergo LARS surgery North Melbourne ruckman Hamish McIntosh's season is over after he opted to undergo specialist surgery on his knee. More » Swan suspension was a no-brainer: Buckley Manly calls for obstruction clarification Brazil downs Koreans to reach final Legends honoured Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Jodrell Bank founder Bernard Lovell dies The British pioneer of radio astronomy, Bernard Lovell, has died aged 98. More » Curiosity to take scientists on alien road trip As it happened: Curiosity's Mars landing Countdown on for NASA's Mars landing Astronomers detect cries of a dying star Environment More Environment » Thieves target acclaimed wildlife photographer One of Australia's best-known wildlife photographers has had most of his camera equipment stolen. More » Battle heats up over Tarkine heritage listing New Murray-Darling plan criticised Goblin spider named after David Attenborough Founders cut ties with 'lost' Planet Ark About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2011 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters