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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 16 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sentenced to death By North America correspondent Lisa Millar, wires A US jury unanimously sentences Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death for perpetrating one of the bloodiest assaults in America since the September 11, 2001 attacks. More » Indonesia's navy rescues 200 more asylum seekers off Aceh Domestic violence victims finding legal aid via Skype Dogs gone: Johnny Depp's pooches leave Australia for flight home Baghdadi purportedly reaffirms IS leadership in message Contract killer jailed for 24 years for lawyer's 'callous' murder Legendary blues guitarist BB King dies aged 89 Hockey warns against changing PPL schemes to 'scam' taxpayers Burundi president says country at peace, all borders open Google, ex-F1 boss Max Mosley settle sex party image row 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 » Domestic violence victims finding legal aid via Skype A family violence legal service in Melbourne says an increasing number of women are accessing its lawyers over the teleconferencing service Skype. More » Anti-doping saga unfair on Essendon players: Campbell Injured Contador retains lead as Ulissi wins Giro seventh stage Saudi man gets life in US prison for Africa embassy bombings Burundi president says country at peace, all borders open Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sentenced to death India's Modi tells China to 'reconsider' approach Google, ex-F1 boss Max Mosley settle sex party image row Baghdadi purportedly reaffirms IS leadership in message Indonesia's navy rescues 200 more asylum seekers off Aceh World More World » Injured Contador retains lead as Ulissi wins Giro seventh stage Alberto Contador has retained the overall Giro d'Italia lead a day after dislocating his shoulder in a crash, while home rider Diego Ulissi won the seventh stage. More » Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sentenced to death Google, ex-F1 boss Max Mosley settle sex party image row Baghdadi purportedly reaffirms IS leadership in message Indonesia's navy rescues 200 more asylum seekers off Aceh Chinese human rights lawyer charged with inciting hatred 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 Share market rallies on strength in mining and retail 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 Politics More Politics » Baghdadi purportedly reaffirms IS leadership in message Islamic State releases an audio message it says is from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi reaffirming his leadership of the group following a six-month silence and rumours over his health. More » Diesel spill confirmed at NT's controversial Port Melville Hockey warns against changing PPL schemes to 'scam' taxpayers Former Nauru president slams crackdown on free speech US to 'stand by' Gulf allies amid concern of Iran threat Sport More Sport » Cowboys storm home against Broncos for seventh straight win A fine attacking performance from Michael Morgan helped the Cowboys record a hard-fought Queensland derby win over the Broncos in Townsville. More » Kangaroos beat tenacious Dons by 11 points Roosters prevail 24-10 over Bulldogs in tight match Anti-doping saga unfair on Essendon players: Campbell Injured Contador retains lead as Ulissi wins Giro seventh stage Blistering second half sees Reds thump Rebels Discus thrower Samuels third in Doha Aussie Dellavedova shines for Cavs in NBA play-offs Matthew slams Scott's 'stupid' Olympic attitude Sydney FC could have extra-time edge in A-League grand final: Grant 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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