FreshDirect launches food stamp pilot program in the BronxAmsterdam NewsIn two ZIP codes in the Bronx, residents on food stamps will not be shut out of a chance to buy groceries through FreshDirect. Earlier this month, the grocer launched a food stamp pilot program that will be able to support …

Newborn Kidnapped From Illinois Post OfficeGather.comAn Amber Alert has been issued in Stark County, Illinois for newborn Mia Graci Thompson, who was kidnapped this morning. She was taken from the backseat of a vehicle in front of the Toulon post office. Mia is 3 weeks old, white, about 8 lbs. …

Jim Hillibish: Is Mexican Coca Cola better for you?Enterprise NewsThe trend started on eBay at least four years ago. Border-state sellers found a steady market for the MexiCoke they carted across the Rio Grande. Perhaps "Retro Coke" is a better description. This supposedly is old-fashioned Coke made from pure cane …

Our Amazing Planet 'Earthscapes' Forever Stamps Feature Incredible ViewsOur Amazing PlanetIf you head out to buy some stamps next week, you're in for some spectacular views. The latest set of "Forever" stamps from the U.S. Postal Service will feature a range of bird's-eye views of Earth — from natural to …

Post office employees charged with theftIronton TribuneTwo employees at the Ironton Post Office are off the job after being arrested on charges stemming from two separate incidents. According to Special Agent Scott Balfour, public information officer for the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General …Torrington Post Office investigation, prompted …

eBay app updated after 100m downloadsTameBayeBay have today released an updated version of the eBay mobile app for Android devices. The latest version includes improved My eBay list access and navigation as well as an option to view bidding activity on an auction. There's good news for sellers … More: …

Jim Hillibish: Is Mexican Coca Cola better for you?Rockford Register StarThe trend started on eBay at least four years ago. Border-state sellers found a steady market for the MexiCoke they carted across the Rio Grande. Perhaps "Retro Coke" is a better description. This supposedly is old-fashioned Coke made from pure …

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. — For the tenth year running, Eugene Platt will buy more than $1,000 worth of Breast Cancer Research stamps at the James Island Post Office to honor his wife, Mary, who died of the disease in March 2003.  More: continued here

Villagers campaign over changes to undelivered mail collectionThis Is HampshireRoyal Mail has started taking parcels and signed-for items back to the main sorting office in Winchester instead of leaving them at South Wonston Stores and Post Office for locals to collect. Post office chiefs said this brings the service in …

Illinois State Police have issued an alert after an infant was abducted from the U.S. Post Office in Toulon. More: continued here