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Judge Postpones Hearing In Yale Murder Case
A Connecticut judge has rescheduled a probable cause hearing for a former Yale lab technician charged with killing a graduate student. ...Baby Food Recalled, May Be Botulism-Tainted
Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination. ...Report: School Lunch Standards Lacking
A new report says federal standards for school lunches are lacking, but not in calories. ...Weakened Tropical Storm Rick Nears Mexico Resorts
Once-powerful Hurricane Rick lost most of its punch as it headed toward Mexican resort regions as a tropical storm on Tuesday, but local authorities still ...Afghan Presidential Runoff Ordered
The Afghan election commission orders a presidential runoff for Nov. 7. ...Neighbors Object To 4-Story Treehouse
A man who built his boyhood dream finds out that he has to tear it down. ...Report: Media Freedoms Shrink In Iran, Rise In US
Iran's crackdown on journalists amid postelection protests and Israel's squeeze on media during its Gaza offensive drew black marks Tuesday from a watchdog monitoring media ...Citi Suddenly Closes Gas-Linked MasterCards
Citi confirms that it "decided to close a limited number of oil partner co-branded MasterCard accounts." ...Calif. Nurses Threaten Swine Flu Strike
A California nurses' union has threatened a one-day strike at 34 hospitals, accusing the providers of poor swine flu preparedness. ...WNBA's Detroit Franchise Moving To Okla.
The three-time WNBA champion Detroit Shock team is moving to Tulsa. ...Health Bill Makes Shunned Senator Relevant
Sen. Roland Burris is like the house guest who couldn't be refused, won't soon be leaving and poses a plausible threat of ruining holiday dinner. ...Michelle Obama To Appear On 'Jay Leno Show'
First lady Michelle Obama is going to be serving up answers on "The Jay Leno Show." ...Government Unveils New Mortgage Help
The Obama administration is unveiling a program to support state and local housing agencies providing help to home buyers and renters. ...Feds To Stop Prosecuting Medical Pot Users
The Justice Department says that when states decide to allow sick people to be treated with marijuana, they won't have to fear federal prosecution. ...Scientist Who Worked For Gov't Accused Of Spying
A scientist credited with helping discover evidence of water on the moon was arrested Monday on charges of attempting to pass along classified information to ...USDA Confirms H1N1 In Minnesota Pigs
At least one pig from Minnesota has tested positive for the H1N1 virus, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday, the first case of ...Log in
- Portland Memorial Day Parade Steps Off 2 p.m. Sunday
- Prisoner Release Bill Wins Final Approval
- Small Post Offices Serve As Community Link
- Glastonbury: Residents Deliver Soda Tabs to Worthy Hospital
- Poll: Confidence Up For Health Costs, Access
The post offices a re now dying and this is really sad as it is the old trend that should be followed.
This is a good initiative form the democrats for improving the life of the prisoners,but the prisoners can use in a wrong way.
Small post offices are very important. Many towns where there is no internet mail services rely totally on Post offices.
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