CNN's George Howell, Sean Morris, Matt Smith, Ashley Hayes, Sarah Dillingham, Kim Segal, John Zarrella, Rich Phillips and Dave Alsup contributed to this report.

CNN: Debby downgraded to depression after hitting Florida

Eliminated on first preference votes were: Liberal Democrat Brian Blake, Independent Graham Caderwood, Independent Ivan Jordan, Independent Tam Macpherson, Independent William Morris, Independent John Smith, UKIP candidate Robert Smith (UKIP) and Labour candidate Nicky Williams.

BBC: Devon and Cornwall PCC: Conservative Tony Hogg elected

But Australia were ruthless as a Billy Slater hat-trick and Brett Morris, Jarryd Hayne and Cameron Smith touchdowns secured a comfortable win.

BBC: England 16-46 Australia

Tailbacks Jerome Smith, Devante McFarlane and George Morris III combined to rush 120 yards on 25 carries, with Morris scoring on a nifty 39-yard run.

WSJ: Syracuse wraps up spring; Hunt tops the QBs

He wrote to the then Attorney General John Morris in early 1998, just as Lord Justice Stuart-Smith's report was due to recommend no new inquiry into Hillsborough.

BBC: Hillsborough: Result of lazy 1980s prejudices

Several holdovers from last year remain on the 37-player ballot, with top candidates including Jack Morris (67 percent), Jeff Bagwell (56 percent), Lee Smith (51 percent) and Tim Raines (49 percent).

NPR: Judgment Day For Bonds, Clemens, Sosa At Hall