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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 19 Jan, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Bushfires burn across southern Australia Fire crews in Victoria and NSW are keeping a close watch on out-of-control bushfires that continue to burn in both states. Follow our live coverage for updates throughout the day. More » Livestrong banishment the 'most humbling moment' Man in hospital after news chopper crashes Scientists, rangers team up to track ghost nets Hostages still in danger as stand-off continues Stranded divers watch as thieves ransack boat Snipers kill two foreign reporters in Syria Rescue underway for solo sailor off Tas French forces advance in Mali as conflict steps up Cleaner's train crash believed to be accident More Analysis » Lance Armstrong's manic need to win continues Why couldn't you just climb out of your Texan man-cave of lies and deception, furnished in bright yellow Tour de France jerseys, and admit to your decade of cheating and bullying without attempting to pull the entire cycling world down with you? The number of people you've sued, the number of lives you've ruined, and the sheer audacity of your somewhat hollow claims are all stacked against you, Lance.  Be honest if you can: you can't go quietly, can you? This is still all on your terms. You still think you can dictate the play. More » Is unemployment set to rise? Beer with a better attitude How to make fat fizzle Out of the ashes Who pays for pollution: socialist undertones in carbon price opposition May our brother, Ned, rest in peace This isn't over. Not by a long shot. Gun control and the fierce urgency of now Quetta's tragedy is Australia's challenge Just In More Just In » Man in hospital after news chopper crashes A Channel 10 cameraman has been taken to hospital after a helicopter crash at Baskerville, in Perth's Swan Valley. More » Livestrong banishment the 'most humbling moment' 158 Mexican police arrested over drug gang links Police investigate two Adelaide shootings Stranded divers watch as thieves ransack boat Hostages still in danger as stand-off continues Grandstand Live: Australian Open Day Six Cleaner's train crash believed to be accident Former New Orleans mayor accused of corruption French forces advance in Mali as conflict steps up World More World » Livestrong banishment the 'most humbling moment' By Matthew Grimson Lance Armstrong says the most humbling moment of his fall from grace was being asked to leave his cancer charity, the Livestrong Foundation. More » 158 Mexican police arrested over drug gang links Hostages still in danger as stand-off continues Cleaner's train crash believed to be accident Former New Orleans mayor accused of corruption French forces advance in Mali as conflict steps up Business More Business » Chinese growth meets expectations By online business reporter Michael Janda Chinese growth has met expectations, with the economy expanding almost 8 per cent for the year. More » Local market gives warm reception to Rio's new chief Pressure mounts on Labor over mining tax revenue Regulators ground all 787 Dreamliners Penrice to pull the pin on soda ash production Mining stocks help market to strong close Politics More Politics » Gillard hopeful of debates commission agreement By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Julia Gillard hopes an agreement with the Coalition can be reached "relatively soon" on the idea of a leaders' debates commission. More » Police must acknowledge Logan gang trouble: lawyer NRA defector has mixed views on Obama reforms Howard adds voice to US gun control debate UK to host Australian diplomats in African embassies Sport More Sport » Grandstand Live: Australian Open Day Six Join Grandstand's rolling coverage of day five of the Australian Open as the third round continues in both men's and women's singles. More » Clarke slams 'embarrassing' batting Livestrong banishment the 'most humbling moment' Azarenka advances in three tough sets I'll never forgive Armstrong: McEwen Sharapova thrashes Venus Science and Technology More Science and Technology » UN group links heatwave to climate change By environment reporter Sarah Clarke The United Nations's (UN) chief climate science body says there is no doubt last week's extreme heat in Australia is part of a global warming trend. More » 2.5m gulls needed to lift James's giant peach Shipwreck tablets shed light on Roman healthcare Qld stargazers to get space station sighting Australian scientists map galactic space geysers Environment More Environment » Scientists, rangers team up to track ghost nets Scientists and Indigenous ranger groups are working together to track where so-called ghost nets are travelling in Australian waters. More » Fish in hot water as climate changes Global warming to threaten Australian wildlife Human health to feel impact of warmer future UN group links heatwave to climate change 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. 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