The Postal Service, through no fault of its own, loses billions but must be saved, writes John Avlon. More: continued here

Auctionbytes eBay Shopping Cart Separates Transactions from Same BuyerAuctionBytes Blog (blog)I am a long time auction seller of collectibles and antiques on eBay. Last night I had 2 items close (separate auctions) to the same bidder. I utilize calculated shipping on everything. I send my own invoices out asap, especially …

Woman charged with food stamp fraudPress HeraldAUGUSTA – A Clinton woman has been charged with defrauding the state of more than $10000 worth of food stamps and other benefits by falsely claiming that her three children lived with her. Theresa M. Rice-Goodrich, 32, pleaded not guilty Friday at her …and …

USA TODAY Santa's helpers at Christmas post offices in Germany spread some cheerGlobalPostSeven Christmas post offices throughout Germany will be dedicated solely to replying to the hundreds of thousands of letters from children addressed to Santa Clause. A man dressed as Santa Claus poses with his 'helpers' who are busy …

Police are investigating a shooting outside a post office on Pittsburghs North Side Thursday night. More: continued here

Stranger stamps letters to SantaPeoria Journal StarWe had no stamps. A lady overheard our conversation about taking the letters home to put stamps on and bringing them back. She gave us the stamps we needed and would not accept payment for them. We want to thank this lady so much …

WGRZ-TV Last Christmas for the Post Office?Daily BeastThe US Postal Service, crippled by rising costs and stifling regulations, loses $5 billion year, but it can and should be saved. A crowded post office is part of the scenery of the season-–long lines, arms full of packaged presents, spare Christmas …US …

Santa gets a lot of letters every year and many go right to the Fayetteville Post Office.That is where some of his helpers are on stand by, ready to read and respond. More: continued here

Royal Mail apologises for parcel mix-upmyHermesUK delivery service Royal Mail has been forced to apologise for leaving Lincoln residents unable to collect parcels in the run-up to Christmas. The problem came after staff mislabelled delivery cards and unprecedented demand ground the sorting office … More: continued here

MyFox Houston Post Office Delivers Gifts to ChildrenMyFox HoustonHOUSTON – Some young men and boys in a group home will have a happier Christmas this year thanks to the Klein Post Office. About a hundred employees at the Louetta station pitched in to buy gifts for the kids living at …