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New Fine Gael TD Mary Mitchell O'Connor leaves in her car after driving across the plinth in Leinster House this afternoon. Julien Behal/PA Wire
Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

Catch up on this evening’s news, including: the much-anticipated iPad 2 is unveiled; Sky News going on sale; and one of the North’s most sensational trials comes to an end.

EVERY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of the biggest news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed during the day.

  • Ireland’s cricket team beat England today in the Cricket World Cup – and managed to pull off the fastest century in the history of the tournament, while they were at it.
  • Former schoolteacher Hazel Stewart has been convicted of murdering her husband and former lover’s wife, in what has been one of Northern Ireland’s most sensational trials.
  • Steve Jobs has unveiled the new slimmer, lighter second-generation iPad. Apple also announced a new ebook publishing deal and iOS 4.3 features.
  • Newly-elected TD Mary Mitchell O’Connor had an interesting day at the Dáil today, much to the delight of photographers waiting outside the Kildare Street gates.
  • Rupert Murdoch has agreed to sell Sky News, the BBC reports.
  • Tennis star Serena Williams has undergone emergency treatment for a blood clot on her lung, according to the AP.
  • Following his recent (bizarre) interviews, actor Charlie Sheen has now been honoured with an online Charlie Sheen random quote generator. And, he’s now on Twitter. His account – which has been verified – carries the bio:

Born Small… Now Huge… Winning… Bring it…! (unemployed winner…)