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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 08 May, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Police search for dead babies in Ohio kidnap case Police release photos of three brothers at the centre of the Ohio kidnap case as forensic teams comb their backyard in the hunt for human remains. More » John Tomic suspended by ATP after headbutt Hope Qld will sign up to join NDIS Special effects guru Ray Harryhausen dead at age 92 Imran Khan injured in election rally fall Mexico gas tanker blast leaves 20 dead More Analysis » Warning: may contain graphic propaganda This election year one key battleground has been Facebook. And rather interestingly for those who like data, one of the main weapons used has been graphs. While you might think this is a good thing, the problem is that while graphs can be a wonderful means of explaining data, not all graphs are honest representations of data. As with scripture, the devil can cite data for his own purpose, and certainly both the ALP and Liberal Party have been doing that. More » Where will these weapons end up? Battlelines drawn on Abbott's parental leave scheme Aeroplane mobile switch-off ruled by fear of the unknown Google diplomacy's superpower challenge Economic comparisons are useless without context When Abbott goes it alone, policy falls victim White paper a small step towards nuclear non-proliferation Thriving diversity should be embraced, not feared When is a political victory not a political victory? Just In More Just In » 'No joy' from Ludwig at cattle crisis meeting By Kate Stephens, Chrissy Arthur and Allyson Horn Graziers at yesterday's cattle crisis summit in north-west Queensland have voiced disappointment over the swift exit by federal Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig. More » Fishermen rescued after four weeks lost at sea Australian web users 'collateral damage' in Dotcom case WADA chief Fahey slams NRL Hope Qld will sign up to join NDIS Police make two arrests following rural shooting Dozens killed in Nigerian Islamist raid Mexico gas tanker blast leaves 20 dead Queen to miss Commonwealth summit for first time since 1971 Bad habits bring down drug-smuggling nuns World More World » Fishermen rescued after four weeks lost at sea Two fishermen have survived almost four weeks adrift in the Pacific Ocean. More » Australian web users 'collateral damage' in Dotcom case Dozens killed in Nigerian Islamist raid Mexico gas tanker blast leaves 20 dead Queen to miss Commonwealth summit for first time since 1971 Bad habits bring down drug-smuggling nuns Business More Business » Reserve cuts rates to lowest in five decades By online business reporter Michael Janda Three of the major banks have passed on the full 25 basis points of an RBA cut that took official rates to five-decade lows at 2.75 per cent. More » Generation Y: Home ownership a distant goal Share market mixed after rate cut Australia swings back to modest trade surplus House prices start year with modest gain Virgin founder Branson launches regional airline Politics More Politics » Michael Kirby to head UN's N Korea abuse probe Former High Court judge Michael Kirby has been named by the United Nations to lead a landmark probe into human rights abuses in North Korea. More » Government misses $1b in wireless spectrum revenue Zygier sabotaged mission to bring home soldiers' remains Economist predicts $11 billion deficit Child still detained after father died on Christmas Island Sport More Sport » John Tomic suspended by ATP after headbutt Bernard Tomic's father John has been suspended from ATP events following his altercation with Thomas Drouet, who alleges John assaulted his son earlier in the week. More » Johns owes me an apology: Singleton WADA chief Fahey slams NRL Gallen not named, unlikely to face Tigers Swansea dents Wigan's survival hopes Djokovic eliminated by Dimitrov in Madrid Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Printed weapon triggers gun control concern By science and technology reporter Jake Sturmer A US anarchist has successfully test fired a gun made from a 3D printer, triggering concern amongst gun control activists. More » Stolen Tyrannosaurus skeleton returned to Mongolia Nobel-winning cancer researcher ends his own life Turnbull resists call for broadband speed guarantee Consumers 'being misled' over cruelty free cosmetics Environment More Environment » Hundreds of Chinese protest against chemical plant Hundreds of people protested against a proposed chemical plant in southwest China on Saturday, state media said, while residents in another city accused authorities of preventing a similar protest. More » Drought tightens its grip across Australia Outback hot-rocks test site powers up Community's fears as shale oil production begins EU to ban pesticides linked to bee deaths 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. 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