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Top Stories Trump decries 'single greatest witch hunt' in US history President Donald Trump hits out at the appointment of a special counsel to lead the Russia probe, hours after saying he looked forward to a thorough investigation. Chris Cornell took his own life, autopsy reveals Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell took his own life in a Detroit hotel room, according to the city's medical examiner. To fans, Cornell was as a co-conspirator, collaborator, friend The best bands often have the most distinctive, emotive vocalists and in this, Chris Cornell was par excellence, writes Alistair Clout. Tax fraud allegation could undermine trillion-dollar investigations, senator says There are concerns the arrest of Adam Cranston could have serious consequences for other major ATO tax fraud investigations, including the Panama Papers. How alleged tax fraudsters splurged millions on living the high life Planes, sports cars, artwork and fine wines were among the boys' toys and luxury goods that police allege were purchased as part of a major tax-fraud conspiracy. Car slams into Times Square pedestrians, killing one, injuring 22 A speeding car ploughs into pedestrians on a footpath in New York City's busy Times Square, killing one person and injuring 22, but authorities say there is no indication of terrorism. Robert Mueller the right man for the job of investigating Russia interference, biographer says Former FBI director Robert Mueller is the perfect choice to lead an investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election, biographer Garrett Graff says. MotoGP champ Hayden suffers brain damage in cycling accident Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden suffers severe brain damage and is in "extremely critical" condition after being hit by a car while cycling in Italy. Murdoch 'shocked and grieved' by death of Fox News founder Roger Ailes Roger Ailes, founder of Fox News and one of the most influential figures in the Republican Party, dies aged 77. Cyber crime, online scamming of businesses up 30 per cent: ACCC It is not just the global reach of ransomware like WannaCry that is scamming business, there is plenty of action at the smaller end of the market, writes Stephen Letts. Rapid greening of Antarctic Peninsula driven by climate change The Antarctic Peninsula is not only getting warmer, it's getting dramatically greener with a sharp increase in plant growth over the past 50 years, according to a study of moss and microbes. Leaked report says M16, shotgun fired into Manus Island detention centre A leaked draft report obtained exclusively by Lateline has for the first time outlined what happened during the Good Friday rampage at the Manus Island detention centre, culminating in claims gunshots were fired into the facility. 17yo girl from Africa allegedly held as sex slave in Sydney A teenage girl who was lured to Australia on the promise of working as a cleaner escapes from the house where she was allegedly held captive and repeatedly sexually assaulted by several men. Taxpayers gave thousands of dollars to UFO hunters Social Services Minister Christian Porter launches an urgent probe to determine how a UFO group received thousands of dollars in taxpayers' funds. International train woes cast more doubt on Queensland new $4.4bn rail fleet Despite a Canadian transport minister's "significant concerns" about the company Bombardier's ability to deliver quality vehicles after it missed deadlines and botched deliveries, the Queensland Government remains confident the problems plaguing its own fleet can be rectified. Rolf Harris to be released from prison today Australian entertainer Rolf Harris, who has been appearing at his indecent assault trial via video link, is being released from prison today and will attend court in person. Surgery 'not effective' for knee arthritis: report Most patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis will improve if they lose weight and knee replacement surgery should only be considered as a last resort, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare recommends. $3m inheritance is enough for billionaire's daughter, court told A $25 million payout awarded to the teenage daughter of late billionaire Michael Wright mistakenly allowed for a "quite extraordinary" list of items, including Pilates lessons until she is 97 and the purchase of 20 pairs of $300 shoes each year, a WA court is told. Bondi teen striving to become youngest Aussie to cross English Channel At just 15, Ned Wieland is training hard to become the youngest Australia to swim the English Channel in July, while also supporting those with mental illness. Defence accused of dudding Australian businesses An Australian-owned company specialising in security and military equipment accuses the Defence Department of dubious contract tendering processes and questions whether local jobs are actually being prioritised. Could 'smart windows' slash your household energy bills? Gold coast researchers are using nanotechnology to develop "smart windows" that could see the mass production of low-cost, energy-saving glass and lead to a huge reduction in power bills. 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 MotoGP champ Hayden suffers brain damage in cycling accident May 19, 2017 - 7:01 am Anthropologist hired to research SA's Waterloo Bay deaths May 19, 2017 - 7:00 am Restoring furniture to save it from landfill May 19, 2017 - 7:00 am World • Overcrowding, staff shortages blamed for PNG jail break deaths • Rocker Chris Cornell 'unexpectedly' dies at age 52 • US police officer found not guilty over shooting of unarmed black man Business • Cyber crime, online scamming of businesses up 30 per cent: ACCC • Arrium shareholders demand relisting, offer alternative CEO • Unemployment drops to 5.7pc with about 37,000 jobs created Politics • Robert Mueller the right man for the job of investigating Russia interference, biographer says • Defence accused of dudding Australian businesses • Trump decries 'single greatest witch hunt' in US history Sport • MotoGP champ Hayden suffers brain damage in cycling accident • Australian cricket faces its biggest industrial threat since WSC • NRL: Sharks take down the Cowboys in second-half comeback Science and Tech • Red Cross trials frozen blood to deploy in conflict zones • Taxpayers gave thousands of dollars to UFO hunters • Adylkuzz cyberattack could be far worse than WannaCry: expert Environment • Recycling shells from your plate to benefit the ocean • US congressman vows to help Australia tackle Japanese whale hunting • Koalas facing 'local extinction' from part of Queensland's Fraser Coast Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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