Pippa Middletons racy party photos cause royal stirHouston Chronicle (blog)Pippa Middleton holds no royal title, but her life has been subject to intense scrutiny since she captured attention at her sister's wedding with a close-fitting maid of honor dress. The picture editor at the Daily Mail, Paul Silva, recently said …

Bakersfield Now Bakersfield post offices no longer bustling on tax deadlineBakersfield Now(KBAK/KBFX) — On a day when US Post Offices used to be swamped with last-minute tax filers, on Tuesday, the tax-filing deadline, it was the opposite at the office on Pegasus Drive. Alfred Peredez, the president of Bakersfield's American …

WASHINGTON – Republicans controlling the House are eyeing big cuts to food stamps as they piece together legislation to trim $261 billion from the federal budget in the next decade, hoping to forestall major Pentagon cutbacks. More: continued here

It's literally a race against the clock now for anyone who hasn't submitted their 2011 taxes yet. Extensions need to be filed before the clock strikes twelve too. More: continued here

The Waterland Blog (blog) Tax Day at the Post OfficeWOIGary Elliston has a special job for this special day at the Main Des Moines Post Office on 2nd Avenue. It's Tax Day, and he is hand-collecting tax returns, and all mail, to get folks in and out as fast as …

STATE COLLEGE — Ron Leynes waited only a few minutes to mail his state income tax return from More: continued here

SACRAMENTO – You have until the end of today, April 17, to file your taxes and if need be, send Uncle Sam a check. Tax returns need to be postmarked by 11:59 p.m. More: continued here

Food Stamps Helped Many Families Weather The RecessionWBURFood stamps have long been a favorite whipping boy of politicians looking to beat up on government spending. But the massive food-assistance program does help keep people out of poverty, according to new research. Food stamp benefits led to a decline …and more » …

Tonight it's the 11th hour for San Diego tax filers who want to avoid a penalty. That's because the Midway Post Office is the only branch that has regular service until 11 p.m. More: continued here

Last-minute tax filers, take a breath.Greensboro News & RecordAlthough the Triad's post offices closed at normal times today, all by 5 pm, automation is a good thing tonight. Eight 24-hour Automated Postal Centers, or APCs, are available for buying postage with the required date, said Carl A. Walton, …Business as …