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Top Stories Memo 'shows Trump tried to shut down FBI probe' into adviser's Russia links A top Republican says he will seek copies of any memos sacked FBI director James Comey wrote about his meetings with Donald Trump, after claims the US President urged an investigation into national security adviser Michael Flynn be shut down. Leak truth to power: Trump enters war he cannot win He may not yet realise it, but Donald Trump has now hurled himself headlong into a war with Washington's national security establishment, and the odds of victory are stacked against him, writes Greg Jennett. Billion-dollar warship dry-docked as engineers scramble to fix engine issues One of the Australian Navy's largest warships, HMAS Adelaide, is undergoing urgent repairs at Garden Island in Sydney, with insiders raising the possibility the vessel won't be fixed before scheduled military exercises with the US next month. Group home 'hell': Open letter calls for inquiry into abuse of people with disabilities An open letter to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calls for a royal commission into violence against people with a disability, as the ABC uncovers the disturbing case of a man who almost died after developing "drug-induced toxicity" in a group home. 'Pain ended at 4 o'clock': A changed Palmer fronts court Clive Palmer was back to his larger-than-life self at the Federal Court in Brisbane today, joking with liquidators, playfully responding to journalists and replacing his now infamous sick bag with a health shake. Monkey-bike driver killed woman in 'insane moment of recklessness' The husband of a Melbourne mother-of-two killed when she was struck by a teenager riding a mini-motorbike tells a court of the tremendous loss caused by an "insane moment of unforgivable recklessness". 'Wetern' suburbs spelling error in road sign A sparkling new road sign on a major arterial route is put up despite missing a letter, directing traffic to Adelaide's "Wetern" suburbs. Delirium patient who helped researchers make breakthrough 'felt like a sick old man' Jenny Specis knew something was wrong with her uncle Themis when he told her to get an ice cream from downstairs — his house has no stairs. He had acute onset delirium, and helped researchers make a breakthrough into the cause of the condition. Salt Creek 'perverted predator' to spend 17 years behind bars Roman Heinze, who tied up and sexually assaulted a Brazilian backpacker and mowed down her companion with his four-wheel drive at Salt Creek in South Australia, will spend at least 17 years in jail, with a judge noting his "violent and obsessive sexual preoccupations". Police considering legal advice about charges against George Pell Victoria Police consider advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions regarding whether or not to charge Catholic Cardinal George Pell over sexual assault allegations from the late 1970s, which he strenuously denies. As Queensland dairies close, where will fresh milk come from in the future? Faced with an aging workforce, $1 milk, a paltry farm gate price and pressure from the south, Queensland dairy farmers are struggling to keep their businesses operating. Controlled crying 'not the only way' to get babies to sleep It's the age-old question for every sleep-deprived parent: What's the best way to get your baby settled and off to sleep? Gay couple to sentenced to caning by Indonesian sharia court Two young gay men, who were the first people to be convicted of homosexuality in Indonesia, are sentenced to receive 85 cane strokes by a religious court in the province of Aceh. Is 10,000 steps a day enough to keep you healthy? Taking 10,000 steps every day has been one of the biggest public health messages this decade. But the rule didn't originate from much scientific evidence, and a new study says the Big 10 is probably not enough. Football faithful gather in Melbourne to honour 'Louie the Lip' Collingwood legend Lou Richards is remembered as a footballer with indomitable courage, a cheeky showman and loving father at his state funeral in Melbourne. Fairfax CEO keeps quiet on salary while slamming ABC Google spend Fairfax chief Greg Hywood refuses to answer questions about his salary at a Senate inquiry into the media, saying it is all on the record, as he lashes out at the ABC paying for search engine marketing. If you cut mould off food, is it then safe to eat? You go to make a sandwich but your bread has a slightly greenish tinge. Can you attempt a rescue operation by cutting off the mould or should the whole lot go in the bin? Cuttlefish romance heats up early as sea cools Giant Australian cuttlefish gather for their annual colourful breeding season near Whyalla. 'Why not?' Sledging part of the game, says Heath Shaw GWS defender Heath Shaw says sledging is part of the game, and should be used to a player's advantage despite the contentious incidents in the Carlton-St Kilda game. Hobart doctor's mission to Mars Hobart doctor Alicia Tucker has always been fascinated with space, so when she got a chance to "live" on Mars, she had to take it. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Don't bet on the budget's rosy wages forecast ABC newsreader says opening up about anxiety 'changed me for the better' By Craig Allen Why Scott Morrison's bank levy doesn't go far enough NRL drug scandals a tough pill to swallow when compared to wider public's issues By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds Just In Explosive device found on Bruce Highway in Cairns May 17, 2017 - 5:04 pm Mortgage brokers are a costly and excessive relic from boom-times: UBS May 17, 2017 - 5:02 pm Billion-dollar warship dry-docked as engineers scramble to fix engine issues May 17, 2017 - 5:00 pm World • Australia risking its international standing over climate change inaction: Marshall Islands • 3D-printed ovaries successfully restore fertility in mouse • Manning to stay on 'active duty' after release from prison today: US Army Business • AAA credit rating safe, for now, as S&P reaffirms • Wage growth remains stuck at record lows: ABS • Consumer confidence slips in budget aftermath Politics • The FBI: With great power comes great scandal • Leak truth to power: Trump enters war he cannot win • Manning to stay on 'active duty' after release from prison today: US Army Sport • Football faithful gather in Melbourne to honour 'Louie the Lip' • 'Why not?' Sledging part of the game, says Heath Shaw • Sydney schoolboy selected for junior tennis tournament in Paris Science and Tech • 3D-printed ovaries successfully restore fertility in mouse • Facebook fined $224,000 by French data watchdog • Wondering what career path to take? Bill Gates has some advice Environment • Plastic debris turning remote South Pacific island into dump • Cliff collapse at Dripstone sparks plans to reassess safety • Endangered catfish, national boundaries at threat under Mekong River blasting plan Follow ABC News 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. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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