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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 25 Aug, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Kidnappers free US journalist as Britain closes in on 'Jihadi John' By North America correspondent Ben Knight, wires Kidnappers in Syria have freed a US journalist missing since 2012, as authorities say they are closing in on the Islamic State militant who executed reporter James Foley last week. Peter Theo Curtis, who was abducted while in Antakya, Turkey, was turned over to a UN official in Syria after efforts by Qatar to win his freedom. There are grave concerns for journalists being held captive in the region after video emerged last week of Foley, who was also captured in 2012, being beheaded. Britain's ambassador to the US has told American media that intelligence officials were "close" to identifying the suspect in Foley's killing, dubbed 'Jihadi John'. More » Richard Attenborough dies aged 90 Threat of cuts, tax rises surprises key senators Ricciardo win overshadowed by collision between title rivals 6.0-magnitude quake hits northern California 4yo girl dies in hospital after Sunshine Coast car crash Iran claims downing of Israeli spy drone near nuclear site Refugees fleeing IS for Australia face visa disappointment Malaysian minister to visit Australia for MH370 talks Boy's letter to tsunami victim sparks meeting with ex-PM More Analysis » Is the age of the press baron over? The leak of News Corp's financial statements last week tell a story about the demise of print news and whether democracy can be served in the absence of mainstream media. News is about to experience the same primal forces of change that have swept through more exposed rivals such as Fairfax with devastating force in recent years. Democracy needs a healthy and free media but the age of the press barons already may be in its final phase. More » Following the money down the ballot hole Ferguson was a tinder box awaiting the match Is time running out for the TARDIS? Abbott scratches his itchy trigger finger Why the Ferguson unrest is not surprising The propaganda coup and the obliging media Why the West needs to fight the Islamic State The government needs to make the moral case Team Australia: the reality of the figures Just In More Just In » 4yo girl dies in hospital after Sunshine Coast car crash By Jo Skinner and staff A four-year-old girl has died in hospital after a fatal crash where her mother and two siblings were killed on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. More » Drilling begins as authorities test for toxic chemicals Richard Attenborough dies aged 90 Fact check: PUP Senator Jacqui Lambie incorrect on defence spending Iran claims downing of Israeli spy drone near nuclear site Threat of cuts, tax rises surprises key senators Ricciardo win overshadowed by collision between title rivals Kidnappers free US journalist as Britain closes in on 'Jihadi John' 6.0-magnitude quake hits northern California Malaysian minister to visit Australia for MH370 talks World More World » Richard Attenborough dies aged 90 Richard Attenborough, one of Britain's best known actors and film directors, has died aged 90. More » Iran claims downing of Israeli spy drone near nuclear site Kidnappers free US journalist as Britain closes in on 'Jihadi John' 6.0-magnitude quake hits northern California Poroshenko says military threat will continue Eighteen migrants die en route to Italy: reports Business More Business » Bank of America fined $US17b over GFC products By AM business editor Peter Ryan The Bank of America has paid almost $US17 billion to settle allegations about its role in the events leading up to the global financial crisis. More » 'Put the welcome mat out' for foreign investment in agriculture, banker says CASA mulls use of electronic devices on take-off, landing WA inquiry to investigate rate of FIFO suicides Telstra call centre jobs 'will not exist in five years' Santos dividend surges despite profit slide Politics More Politics » Drilling begins as authorities test for toxic chemicals A drilling and testing program will begin in the southern suburbs of Adelaide this week to test for toxic chemicals on populated land. More » Fact check: PUP Senator Jacqui Lambie incorrect on defence spending Malaysian minister to visit Australia for MH370 talks China says US claims about dangerous manoeuvres are groundless Sydney lockout laws reduce attacks but hurt business Sport More Sport » Ricciardo win overshadowed by collision between title rivals Daniel Ricciardo's latest F1 win is overshadowed by a lap-two collision between title rivals at Mercedes. More » Campbell to undergo shoulder surgery Sluggish United held by Sunderland, Spurs thrash QPR Franklin kicks six as Swans march on ASADA out of depth in supplement investigation: McDevitt Roosters dispatch Warriors 46-12 to keep pressure on top two Science and Technology More Science and Technology » CASA mulls use of electronic devices on take-off, landing Qantas and Virgin Australia have applied for permission to allow passengers to use electronic devices during takeoff and landing on flights within Australia. More » Homemade robot hitchhikes across Canada Colleagues remember Q Fever vaccine crusader ANU scientists identify genetic cause of lupus in girl Scrapping renewable target 'will increase power costs' Environment More Environment » Drilling begins as authorities test for toxic chemicals A drilling and testing program will begin in the southern suburbs of Adelaide this week to test for toxic chemicals on populated land. 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