| NASA drone used in hurricane flyover In a scientific first, a pilotless NASA aircraft is set to overfly Hurricane Earl in a bid to gather data about the potentially deadly storm bearing down on the US east coast. abc.net.au |
Independents not intimidated as decision looms The country independent MPs say they do not feel intimidated into backing a Coalition government and they may even have their final decision by tomorrow. abc.net.au |
50 Cent asked to be rhino's godfather A South African community group wants US rap star 50 Cent to become the "godfather" to a rhino who survived a poaching attack after being shot nine times, just like the platinum-selling artist. abc.net.au |
Abortion accused 'not ready for child' UPDATE 1.54pm: A CAIRNS couple charged over an abortion chose to terminate because they were not ready for a child, a court has heard. heraldsun.com.au |
Aid workers kidnapped in Somalia Non-government organisations in Somalia say two people working for the aid organisation Save the Children have been kidnapped. abc.net.au |