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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 15 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott says official 'misspoke' over sending B-1 bombers to Australia By North America correspondent Michael Vincent, staff The Prime Minister says he has been assured US B-1 bombers are not bound for Australia and that a defence official who made the announcement to a Congressional hearing "misspoke". More » Depp's dogs set to board private jet back to US Family tells of loss of 'beautiful baby boy' in house fire south of Brisbane Paid parental leave scheme will not be amended: Abbott Hong Kong man charged with importing 150kg of ice in Sydney Senior staffer for Malcolm Turnbull charged with drug possession, indeceny Fertility doctors warn women not to leave it too late to freeze eggs for IVF Queensland teenager flees country, joins Al Qaeda affiliate in Syria Atlas Iron resumes production as PM backs supply inquiry Bungled ATM theft vision racks up more than 500,000 views More Analysis » Will voters see through the post-budget spin? In the post-budget sales campaign the Government needed to persuade voters there was a credible trajectory back to surplus. But this task has proven difficult for many ministers. Too much of it sounds like dodgy salesmanship; much of it reeks of humbug; and the public is probably on to it. Just as Labor refuses to accept any responsibility for the fiscal handicap the country now faces, the Government resolutely refuses to concede that its performance on debt and deficit is no better. More » Divided loyalties: US bomber comments send unfriendly vibes to China Doggone it, Depp! Time to obey some local customs Time to give Johnny Depp's pooches a grilling from Dr Harry Will economics replace edgy in arts funding? Here's an idea: just stop punching women! Budget 2015: The Tradies v the Ladies? Really We've fallen through the ideological looking glass Education is the key to turning Struggle Street around Budget 2015: You call yourself an 'infrastructure prime minister'? Just In More Just In » BB King dies aged 89 Blues legend BB King has died at age 89 More » Unions NSW head defends 'racist' anti-electricity sell-off advertisement Fertility doctors warn women not to leave it too late to freeze eggs for IVF Man missing since Tasman Bridge disaster in 1975 declared dead Australia could face innovator exodus as fellowship scheme slashed: academics Two in critical condition after car hits Perth home Thousands of Australian students learn to code in tech literacy push Chief of Army David Morrison retires after 36 years of service 50 people filmed exiting six-seater van in China Woman charged with murder alleges abusive partner told her to kill man World More World » BB King dies aged 89 Blues legend BB King has died at age 89 More » 50 people filmed exiting six-seater van in China United States vows to 'stand by' Gulf allies amid concern of Iran threat Cannes slips into high gear with Mad Max screening Philadelphia train driver 'has no memory' of deadly crash Mozambique police seize 1.3 tonnes of ivory, rhino horn after illegal poaching Business More Business » Atlas Iron resumes production as PM backs supply inquiry The Prime Minister is backing calls for an inquiry into the nation's iron ore industry and oversupply, as Atlas Iron announces it will resume full production. More » OECD ramps up rhetoric on corporate tax after Australian crackdown Food company at centre of 'slavery' scandal still working with disgraced contractor Moody's warns on housing, Reserve Bank wants investor lending to slow more Shorten pushes science, flags 5pc tax cut for small business Wall St jumps on weaker greenback Queensland Government hires investigator over Linc Energy leaks to ABC Fairfax to axe dozens of NSW newspaper jobs Politics More Politics » United States vows to 'stand by' Gulf allies amid concern of Iran threat US president Barack Obama vows to back Gulf allies against any "external attack," seeking to reassure them of Washington commitment to their security amid Arab anxiety over US-led efforts to reach a nuclear deal with Iran. More » PM accuses Labor of offering false hope on tax cuts Paid parental leave scheme will not be amended: Abbott Depp's dogs set to board private jet back to US High Court challenge to legality of offshore detention system Sport More Sport » Blues captain Gallen to miss State of Origin opener with hip injury New South Wales captain Paul Gallen will miss the State of Origin opening game this year due to his hip injury. More » Aussie Dellavedova shines for Cavs in NBA play-offs Warne, Tendulkar 'planning new T20 league' of retired stars Sydney FC could have extra-time edge in A-League grand final: Grant Malthouse makes seven changes but opts against Kreuzer Titans coach dismisses Manly Cherry-Evans claims Renegades sign Gayle for Big Bash season Dislocated shoulder puts Contador's Giro in doubt Kiwis on top of the world in rugby league rankings Scott barely interested in Olympic golf 'exhibition' Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Australia could face innovator exodus as fellowship scheme slashed: academics By national science reporter Jake Sturmer The Federal Government has more than halved the number of fellowships on offer to mid-career researchers, sparking fears talented innovators could be forced to leave Australia's shores. More » Nano memory brings bionic brain one step closer Brad Haddin helps scientists in search for better cricket bat Germany's Daimler unveils world's first self-driving truck SpaceX tests escape feature on Dragon spacecraft Environment More Environment » Ten suspects held in China over hunting panda Ten people are held in China on suspicion of hunting a panda to sell its fur and meat, as the police discovers panda's skin and nearly ten kilograms of meat in a raid. More » Major El Nino declared by Bureau of Meteorology; drier, hotter conditions predicted Government outlines travel costs to lobby for Barrier Reef Renewed hopes Natural Sequence Farming methods to continue Government, Opposition reach 'in-principle' RET deal About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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