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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Twelve pipe bomb-like devices and thousands of rounds of ammunition have been found in the home of the San Bernardino shooting suspects. The FBI is being cautious, it says it's too early to say what might have motivated the young couple to carry out the attack Oscar Pistorius faces 15 years in jail after his conviction over the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was upgraded to murder by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal. The case will head back to the trial court and judge for sentencing. That's expected in the first quarter of next year Fun fact for this morning, federal MPs claimed nearly $48 million in expenses over the first six months of 2015. Want to know how much your local MP claimed? Find out here WATCH: Christopher Pyne fixing Star Wars, Kevin Rudd in Breakfast Clubbing season and Indiana Abbott. The creator of the mashup videos injecting our politicians into popular movies won a Walkley last night. So we've taken the opportunity to compile his masterpieces for your Friday viewing pleasure. Here's what's coming up: 10.00am AEDT: The Social Justice and Native Title report by Commissioner Mick Gooda will be launched 10.00am AEDT: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will make an announcement at the Bendigo Hospital Top Stories Too soon to link San Bernardino massacre to terrorism: FBI Thousands of rounds of ammunition and a dozen pipe bomb-like devices are found at the home of San Bernardino shooters Syed Rizwan Farook (pictured) and Tashfeen Malik, although the FBI says it is premature to label the attack as terrorism. Pistorius facing more jail time after conviction upgraded to murder Oscar Pistorius faces the prospect of serving at least 15 years in prison after a South African court convicted him of murder over the death of his girlfriend. Mining giant urged to help prevent 'heartbreaking waste' of timber Traditional owners on Cape York are urging mining giant Rio Tinto to finalise an agreement which would ensure timber worth hundreds of millions of dollars is salvaged and not burnt. Police surround apartment block in Sydney amid reports of siege Heavily armed police descend on a suburban street in Sydney's south-west after reports of a man with a gun inside an apartment block. Bishop spent $50,000 on South America trip Former speaker Bronwyn Bishop spent more than $50,000 in taxpayer funds on a country-hopping South American trip earlier this year and continued to charter aircraft after her notorious $5,000 helicopter flight, documents reveal. More FIFA bosses arrested in Swiss pre-dawn raids Swiss authorities arrest several high-ranking FIFA officials in a new wave of dawn raids. Key bills pass in rowdy end to parliamentary year Key pieces of legislation are approved during the final night of Federal Parliament for 2015, which was characterised by bitter and sometimes raucous debate. Scientists see how solar flares accelerate particles to near light speed in seconds For the first time scientists have seen how solar flares act as powerful accelerators, flinging particles into space at close to the speed of light in a matter of seconds. How is your charity dollar spent? Report provides insight into $100b sector The massive size of the charity and not-for-profit sector is revealed for the first time in a report by the regulator that shows the sector was worth $103 billion industry last year and employed almost one-in-10 Australians. Nationals push for additional Cabinet post after Macfarlane's defection The Nationals expect to be given an extra Cabinet position in the Turnbull Government following senior Liberal MP Ian Macfarlane's decision to join the party's ranks. CCTV shows robber pair distract students before kicking one unconscious Security camera vision of the assault and robbery of a Korean student on the Gold Coast is released by police in a bid to track down the two men responsible. NBN Co accused of duplication, overbuilding existing internet services The NBN Co has been accused of wasting taxpayers' money by installing exactly the same internet services on top of existing broadband in some areas. Four Corners' greyhound industry investigation wins Gold Walkley A Four Corners investigation that uncovered animal mistreatment in the greyhound racing industry wins the coveted Gold Walkley Award for excellence in journalism. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Turnbull will pay a high price if he sticks by embattled Mal Brough By Barrie Cassidy 'Overweight Haters Ltd' isn't the anomaly you might think By Rebecca Shaw We shouldn't get carried away by these GDP figures By Sheryle Bagwell How can you lose your citizenship? Let me count the ways By Michael Bradley Just In 49ers coach backs Ellington over Hayne December 4, 2015 - 7:36 am Profile: San Bernardino shooter from 'religious but modern' family December 4, 2015 - 7:32 am India army on war footing as flood toll nears 270 December 4, 2015 - 7:25 am World • Profile: San Bernardino shooter from 'religious but modern' family • India army on war footing as flood toll nears 270 • Honduras, Myanmar, Haiti top disaster list: climate group Business • NBN Co accused of duplication, overbuilding existing internet services • International trade deficit slumps 38pc to $3.3b in October • CBA defends practices at parliamentary inquiry into Bankwest purchase Politics • India army on war footing as flood toll nears 270 • Honduras, Myanmar, Haiti top disaster list: climate group • Key bills pass in rowdy end to parliamentary year Sport • City notches big win over Mariners as fans go to the pub instead • FFA to review banned fans policy • Pistorius facing more jail time after conviction upgraded to murder Science and Tech • Draft laws to force notification of data breaches to be released • 360° video: Immerse yourself in the life of a bronc rider • Start-ups share their wish lists ahead of Innovation Statement Environment • Mining giant urged to help prevent 'heartbreaking waste' of timber • Honduras, Myanmar, Haiti top disaster list: climate group • Money row threatens historic climate deal in Paris Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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