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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 05 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Accused in murder of Chris Lane 'thought bullets were blanks' By North America correspondent Michael Vincent One of the teenagers accused over the shooting death of Australian baseball player Chris Lane in Oklahoma has told a US court a co-accused believed the gun was loaded with blanks. Three teenagers, James Edwards Junior, Chancey Luna and Michael Jones, are charged with first-degree murder over the death of Lane, who was shot in the back while out jogging in the small Oklahoma town of Duncan on August 16, 2013. He was on a baseball scholarship at East Central University and was two weeks away from celebrating his 23rd birthday. Edwards Junior told a preliminary hearing that after Lane was shot he heard one of his co-accused say, "I thought it was supposed to have blanks." The other then allegedly replied, "I'm sorry." More » Food poisoning likely killed mother and daughter in Bali Kevin Pietersen's England career over after ECB omits him from limited-overs squads Foreign leaders lashed by IOC boss for politicising Winter Olympics Bishop wants ABC apology over asylum seeker stories High Court delays deportation of elderly Afghan man Gates steps down as Microsoft chairman as new CEO named More Analysis » An age of entitlement? Not quite Any "age of entitlement" Treasurer Joe Hockey thinks existed was over years ago, but that hasn't stopped him from using the line to foreshadow deep budget cuts. The December economic forecast verged on being overly pessimistic and could be setting the Abbott government up for positive news if the budget deficit comes out less than predicted. But we have to wonder if any turnaround is due to an "age of personal responsibility" or simply negative numbers laying the foundation for gains. More » PM’s ABC critique masks deeper security debate The $51 billion question: what is in it for Putin? It's all relative: The poverty wars are back Anything more than a trim could hurt the economy Preparing for the post-boom economy A true artist's candle flickers out Abuse of power does nothing to protect us A predictable GG - but not exactly traditional The story is the boats, not the ABC Just In More Just In » Foreign leaders lashed by IOC boss for politicising Winter Olympics By correspondent Matt Brown in Sochi The head of the International Olympic Committee has accused foreign leaders staying away from the Winter Olympics in Sochi of politicising the event. More » Power still out for thousands after severe Adelaide winds Accused in murder of Chris Lane 'thought bullets were blanks' Parliament 'in a shambles' after Government loses vote Pietersen's England career over Police investigate death of baby girl in Sydney home Simon Gittany to be sentenced for murdering Lisa Harnum Bishop wants ABC apology over asylum seeker stories Bishop to pursue asylum seeker issues during PNG visit Gates steps down as Microsoft chairman as new CEO named World More World » Foreign leaders lashed by IOC boss for politicising Winter Olympics By correspondent Matt Brown in Sochi The head of the International Olympic Committee has accused foreign leaders staying away from the Winter Olympics in Sochi of politicising the event. More » Pietersen's England career over Gates steps down as Microsoft chairman as new CEO named Tendulkar receives India's highest civilian award March on embassy in support of detained journalists Pakistan-Taliban peace talks delayed Business More Business » Reserve Bank flags period of interest rate stability at 2.5 per cent By business reporter Michael Janda The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold, and says that is where they are likely to stay for some time. The bank's decision to leave the cash rate at a record low 2.5 per cent surprised no one, with even economists forecasting a further rate cut expecting the bank to leave rates steady this month, and potentially move later in the year. However, many analysts were caught off guard by a comment by the bank's governor Glenn Stevens that "the most prudent course is likely to be a period of stability in interest rates." More » Gates steps down as Microsoft chairman as new CEO named Dollar rises but market slumps after rates left on hold SPC Ardmona denies it's too generous to workers Business sales expectations the best in a decade Politics More Politics » Bishop wants ABC apology over asylum seeker stories Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has rejected the ABC's statement expressing regret over the reporting of abuse allegations by asylum seekers, saying the public broadcaster should still apologise. ABC managing director Mark Scott and director of news Kate Torney released a statement yesterday, conceded that the phrasing of ABC stories on the asylum seeker claims "needed to be more precise." But Ms Bishop is not satisfied, maintaining that only an apology would be acceptable. "Well it is a matter for the Navy to accept a statement of regret. I thought the ABC would do the right thing and having acknowledged that their reporting was substandard at best that they would apologise," she said. "If the ABC refuses to do that, well I think that is a reflection on the ABC. It has been a very unfortunate incident." More » Bishop to pursue asylum seeker issues during PNG visit Tendulkar receives India's highest civilian award Pakistan-Taliban peace talks delayed High Court delays deportation of elderly Afghan man Sport More Sport » Pietersen's England career over Kevin Pietersen's England career has ended after ECB officials announced they wanted to rebuild the side without him. More » Hurricanes pip Stars to reach Big Bash final Aussies angry but ready for Test: Harris Maguire extends Rabbitohs coaching contract Aussie men set to shine in Sochi Sky Blues sign Socceroo Ognenovski Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Qld scientists to develop system to track disease outbreaks online Queensland scientists are developing technology to use flu-stricken Australians' internet search queries to quickly alert authorities to outbreaks of disease. More » Researchers probe monsoonal storms for ice crystal clues Cells 'shocked' back to embryonic state using acid Sunscreen containing nanoparticles is safe to use, research shows Google buys AI company after big robotics, home devices acquisitions Environment More Environment » Two in three Australians drive to work, study of commuting habits finds Nearly two in three Australians drive to work in a private car while only one in 10 commuters relies on public transport, a study of census data has found. More » Volcano eruption in Indonesia Tour operators say Abbot Point decision will affect reef, tourism Thousands rally nationwide against WA shark-cull policy Reef authority imposes conditions on Abbot Point dredge spoil dumping plans About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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