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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 22 Apr, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Rescue workers struggle to reach earthquake zone By China correspondent Stephen McDonell, wires Emergency teams are trying to reach isolated towns after an earthquake killed more than 200 people and injured thousands more in south-west China. More » Economists predict multi-billion dollar deficit Fearnley wins London Marathon wheelchair race Gap between best and worst state economies widens Boston bombing suspect may never be able to speak Suarez apologises for biting Chelsea star More Analysis » Good economics or not, auto subsidies should stay Holden's decision to slice another 500 jobs from its already much diminished workforce has again reignited debate on whether the federal and state governments should drop their support for the auto industry. Orthodox free-market economists argue that an end to subsidies and the death of the automotive industry in Australia would free up skilled workers for other sectors where their labour is needed more. But while subsidies for Australia's struggling auto industry might be questionable in the long run, right now they are the only thing preventing a major economic dislocation. More » It's not too late for Gillard to support gay marriage A harsh reminder that terrorism hasn't been defeated A fallen superpower distracts itself with the past Emerging veto players threaten our political flexibility Gonski funding is an offer too good to refuse A single national education system is no magic bullet There's little hope of the budget saving Labor False comfort of the 'T' word: Patience in the aftermath of Boston Twitter becomes the unlikely school of politics Just In More Just In » New treatment improves lung cancer survival rates Researchers in Melbourne have used a new targeted treatment technique to achieve the highest-ever long-term survival rates for patients with some forms of lung cancer. More » Heavy rain floods Adelaide houses Boston bombing suspect may never be able to speak Activists describe 'massacre' in Syrian suburb Rescue workers struggle to reach earthquake zone Teens recaptured after boot camp breakout Government questions Labor's multi-million-dollar Racing Qld contracts Gap between best and worst state economies widens Black Caviar's owner reveals anguish of retirement decision Couple in their 80s dead in Tweed Heads crash World More World » Boston bombing suspect may never be able to speak Mayor Tom Menino has conceded authorities may never be able to question the only surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect, who remains in hospital seriously injured an unable to speak. More » Activists describe 'massacre' in Syrian suburb Rescue workers struggle to reach earthquake zone Brazilian police get 156 years each for prison massacre Protesters launch final bid to stop gay marriage China attacks US over 'woeful' human rights record Business More Business » Gap between best and worst state economies widens By finance reporter Rebecca Hyam The gap between the country's best performing state or territory economy, Western Australia, and the worst, Tasmania, appears to be widening. More » Economists predict multi-billion dollar deficit Fortescue confident of ongoing China growth Report warns of 'unburnable carbon scenario' Rio Tinto fronts angry shareholders at AGM Santos shares up despite production slip Politics More Politics » Economists predict multi-billion dollar deficit Economists predict the Federal Government will announce a multi-billion dollar deficit when it hands down the budget in three weeks' time. More » Protesters launch final bid to stop gay marriage China attacks US over 'woeful' human rights record Swan reveals $7.5b budget hole Italy re-elects president as deadlock continues Sport More Sport » Mariners savour title glory amid departure rumours By Matthew Grimson The Mariners secured their first A-League title on Sunday night knowing it may have been their last chance for glory with their current crop of players. More » Djokovic dethrones Nadal in Monte Carlo Daws debuts in Roos' big win over Lions Fearnley wins London Marathon wheelchair race Suarez apologises for biting Chelsea star Country sees off City in Coffs Harbour Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Astronomers find most Earth-like planets yet Astronomers searching for life say they have found planets which are the most Earth-like candidates yet. More » CSIRO looks set to cut 200 jobs Iron Age warriors point to glories of Gaul IT pricing inquiry fails to impress Coalition expects Telstra to hand over copper network Environment More Environment » Mystery over dog and pig deaths in China Officials in China have closed chemical plants after hundreds of dogs and pigs died from unknown causes. More » Carbon offset companies face uncertain future Mass dolphin deaths under investigation Antarctic ice melting 10 times faster than 600 years ago Howes slams Woodside for 'sacrificing jobs for profits' 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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