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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 09 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » First person diagnosed with Ebola in US dies in hospital The first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States has died at a Dallas hospital, a hospital spokesman says. Thomas Eric Duncan died after an 11-day fight with the virus. He became ill after arriving from the West African country of Liberia to visit family in September. US health officials are monitoring dozens of people who may have come in contact with Mr Duncan, including about 10 people who are considered at high risk of contracting Ebola. Meanwhile, five US airports will begin screening the temperatures of passengers arriving from West Africa in the hope of avoiding an outbreak of the deadly virus. More » International surrogacy is 'new frontline in human trafficking': judge Allied mission in Middle East 'more barbaric than IS' Australia gets box seat for spectacular 'blood moon' Air strikes push back Islamic State fighters in Kobane Woman found alive after 17 days in rainforest PUP's only Qld MP resigns to become independent 21 dead in Turkey in Kurdish anti-government protests Kim Jong-un 'may be under house arrest': academic 'Ideology' threatening wildlife in national parks More Analysis » Our reckless media fans the flames of disquiet The reckless and inflammatory reporting on terrorism and national security makes me wonder whether we'd be better off without a media apparatus that can sink so low. They cry wolf, they cry terror, they fan the flames of disquiet and distrust. Because fear sells. There is a lack of restraint, a grasping of commercial opportunity at whatever the cost and a lack of regard even for the fundamental truth, that is particularly worrying. More » What to make of the IMF's newfound pessimism Fighting Ebola: why Australia can't send troops The burqas are better at Parliament House We're not the 'leaners' we once were Terrorists can be turned around - here's how Don't mention the tax ALP reform: we must become more inclusive Foreign fighter laws will make Australia safer A healthy nation is an accepting nation Just In More Just In » Hockey calls for answers over ABS unemployment figures By Michael Vincent and Simon Frazer Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey says he wants answers to the problems the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has had with unemployment figures. More » Astana faces UCI review after doping cases Police launch Melbourne drug raids in ice crackdown Kim Jong-un 'may be under house arrest': academic 21 dead in Turkey in Kurdish anti-government protests Injury takes pressure off Burgess code switch International surrogacy is 'new frontline in human trafficking': judge Cahill insists no bad blood with Red Bulls Giant cuttlefish research flawed, marine society says Militia searches for 43 missing Mexican students World More World » Kim Jong-un 'may be under house arrest': academic Mystery still surrounds the whereabouts of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, who has not been seen in public for more than a month. More » 21 dead in Turkey in Kurdish anti-government protests Militia searches for 43 missing Mexican students First person diagnosed with Ebola in US dies in hospital Crackdown after homemade liquor kills 21 in Pakistan Scientists awarded Nobel for ultra-powerful microscope Business More Business » Glencore has long harboured Rio Tinto merger ambitions By business editor Ian Verrender Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg has held ambitions for a merger with Rio Tinto for at least three years, according to former insiders. More » ABS abandons seasonal adjustment for latest jobs data Australian corporate dividends too high, unsustainable: report Job losses as South Australia Caroma Industries decides to move offshore IMF downgrades growth forecasts, highlights China housing concerns Federal Government to face budget pressure despite domestic economic recovery Politics More Politics » Kim Jong-un 'may be under house arrest': academic Mystery still surrounds the whereabouts of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, who has not been seen in public for more than a month. More » Pacific Island nations secure $90m tuna deal with US New Zealand prime minister John Key sworn in NSW Health figures on GP co-payments 'cooked up by union sympathisers': Dutton PM leaves boots on the ground option open Sport More Sport » Diamonds keep up winning streak against Silver Ferns Australia maintained its dominance of New Zealand on the netball court with a 49-40 victory in their Constellation Cup Test in Melbourne. More » Packer keen on Bunnies' premiership pie Cahill insists no bad blood with Red Bulls Franklin to miss international rules clash with Ireland Injury takes pressure off Burgess code switch Berisha loving life in Melbourne at new club Victory Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Scientists awarded Nobel for ultra-powerful microscope Scientists Eric Betzig, Stefan Hell and William Moerner win the Nobel Prize for Chemistry after overcoming resolution limits of optical microscopy. More » Australia gets box seat for spectacular 'blood moon' Adelaide to host space congress in 2017 Trio behind LED lamp awarded Nobel Prize for Physics Discoverers of brain's GPS system awarded Nobel Prize for Medicine Environment More Environment » 'Ideology' threatening wildlife in national parks By Eric Tlozek Some of Australia's peak conservation groups fear the country's natural heritage will be lost because state and territory governments are declaring their national parks "open for business". More » Marine Park Authority 'losing credibility' amid staff cuts Reef agency insiders say cuts undermining conservation Great white sharks to be examined after surfer attacked Massive red-bellied black snake surprises wrangler About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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