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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 20 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » 'I forgive you': Families of US shooting victims confront suspect By North American correspondent Michael Vincent, wires The families of the victims of a mass shooting in South Carolina this week confront the 21-year-old accused gunman in a court hearing, with one telling him, "You took something very precious from me... but I forgive you". More » Jason Day collapses with suspected vertigo at US Open Indonesia believes Australia made 'illicit payments' to smugglers British police investigate body on roof suspected to be stowaway Federal funding pulled from perinatal depression initiative 'I got it wrong': Brian Williams blames ego for exaggerated war story N Korea claims it has cure for MERS, AIDS, 'computer use harm' ECB boosts emergency funding to Greece as banks bleed Pirate Bay co-founder mocks proposed website blocking bill Fasting diets may do more than help you lose weight More Analysis » What happened in Charleston is not just about gun control laws The Charleston shooting in the US has reignited a number of perennial debates around gun ownership and what can be done. American gun control advocates hold up Australia as an example of reform, while gun control opponents says statistics in Australia are misleading, that our gun ownership is increasing and that many Australian guns go unreported. Perhaps the answer for the difference between the two countries lies less in ownership laws, and more in political upbringing and investment in mental health services. More » Just when you thought politics couldn't sink lower Not even the Pope can shake the blind faith of climate sceptics We're too cynical for the republic cause right now China-Australia trade deal a compromised victory Western aid donors should take note of Africa's changing priorities Australians trust their accountants for good reason Declining groundwater is a big problem for Australia Free trade deals and the 'lump of labour' fallacy There is no simple truth in politics - just distrust Just In More Just In » Jason Day collapses with suspected vertigo at US Open Australian golfer Jason Day has collapsed on the course at the US Open, suffering from dizziness and suspected vertigo. More » ECB boosts emergency funding to Greece as banks bleed Global 'terror' death toll soared in 2014: report UN hopeful of Yemen ceasefire despite failed peace talks Tonne of ivory crushed in New York's Times Square Family attacked in Sydney home invasion N Korea claims it has cure for MERS, AIDS, 'computer use harm' 'I got it wrong': Brian Williams blames ego for exaggerated war story 'I forgive you': Families of US shooting victims confront suspect Port Adelaide reveals hi-tech fitness regime World More World » ECB boosts emergency funding to Greece as banks bleed European Central Bank expands emergency funding for Greek banks as savers withdraw 1.2 billion euros in a single day, but prime minister Alexis Tsipras insists the nation's future in the euro was secure. More » Global 'terror' death toll soared in 2014: report UN hopeful of Yemen ceasefire despite failed peace talks Tonne of ivory crushed in New York's Times Square N Korea claims it has cure for MERS, AIDS, 'computer use harm' 'I got it wrong': Brian Williams blames ego for exaggerated war story Business More Business » End of Australia's 'hollow' boom won't destroy economy: investor By AM business editor Peter Ryan A leading private equity investor cautions against too much pessimism about Australia's economy even as the mining boom fades fast. More » Mainland Chinese enthused about longer visas Local shares bounce back to end week on high News Corp CEO to retire, publisher poaches APN's CEO Miller as chairman TPP fast track takes a step forward and half a step back in US Congress Media laws 'look foolish' in current digital landscape Supabarn announces plan to sell ACT, NSW stores to Coles BBY client trust fund shortfall rises to $16m: KPMG High-level talks on possible Greek default 'urgent' Politics More Politics » Federal funding pulled from perinatal depression initiative By David Lewis The Federal Government refuses to extend a funding agreement with the states and territories to provide care for women with perinatal depression. More » Indonesia believes Australia made 'illicit payments' to smugglers Indigenous representatives call for official constitutional convention Don't use northern development to undermine land rights: Pearson Nauru opposition MPs Squire Jeremiah and Sprent Dabwido 'arrested', supporter says Sport More Sport » Jason Day collapses with suspected vertigo at US Open Australian golfer Jason Day has collapsed on the course at the US Open, suffering from dizziness and suspected vertigo. More » Sea Eagles hold off tenacious Tigers for Brookvale win Eagles win to keep pressure on Dockers Scans reveal Gallen suffering from popped rib cartilage, likely to be fit for Origin III Farah says missed drug tests were 'simple mistakes' Roosters five-eighth Maloney signs for Sharks on three-year deal Day makes solid start at US Open, three behind leaders Crows plan to match Cats' Dangerfield offer to force clubs to trade table Palmer originally cleared of doping violation before WADA appealed ruling Wallabies to host England in three Tests Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Port Adelaide reveals hi-tech fitness regime By Alex Mann The Port Adelaide football club's cutting-edge use of data and sports science to complement its fitness program offers a unique insight into the hi-tech future of elite sports. More » The top eight gaming reveals at E3 2015 Grandmother sues biotech company over gene ownership High Court to hear whether patent stands on breast cancer gene Philae space probe 'completely awake', makes contact again: agency Environment More Environment » Key excerpts from the Pope's encyclical on the environment Read key extracts from the Pope's major encyclical on the environment. More » Madigan defends wind farm commissioner; professor says 'no evidence' of health risks Pope calls for climate change action 'here and now' Glenn Lazarus accuses Government, Labor of 'dirty' RET deal Land clearing soars in Queensland, leaked figures show About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. 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