In an era of modern airplanes it’s easy to forget how much the United States depends on merchant ships — and always has. A new set of postage stamps is honoring their tradition. More: continued here

Rural America worried about post office closingsLong Island Press(AP) — For rural America, the post office is more than a convenient place to mail letters. It's income in areas where jobs are scarce, a place to pay the bills, and at times, a neighborhood spot to socialize. From Alaska to …

Daily Mail Latex Casey Anthony mask fetches almost $1 million on eBayCNN (blog)A big spender on eBay shelled out almost $1 million to get inside Casey Anthony's head. A Los Angeles eBay user called "prophunter" wound up with six rubber renderings of Anthony's face that had been used in a …

With only days to go before her Edinburgh nuptials to rugby star Mike Tindall, Zara Phillips is determined to look and feel her best More: continued here

The mail into and out of Supai Village at the bottom of the Grand Canyon is likely to still be delivered by mule. More: continued here

Home Front: eBay tips, artist-designed wallpaper, and dryer duct boosterNaples Daily NewsBy Naples Daily News staff report The US Postal Service is offering community outreach programs in August for individuals who sell — or would like to sell — products on eBay. Four programs will include the basics for buying …

Contact: Mark Saunders, +1-202-268-6524, mark.r.saunders@usps.gov, usps.com/news More: continued here

Area Post Offices Being Considered For ClosureEmmetsburg NewsPreviously, the Hawkeye District of the USPS announced the closure of its' Post Office in Mallard earlier this year due to potential asbestos contamination from broken floor tile on the workroom floor. Mail service for Mallard has been relocated to the …USPS could …

Local post office closings could seal traditionWorcester TelegramThe Main Street Station in the Denholm Building in Worcester is on the US Postal Service's closing list. (T&G Staff/JIM COLLINS) By Linda Bock TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF Fitchburg Police Sgt. Glenn C. Fossa said the Pritchard Plaza Station post office on …Worcester …

ODD, W.Va. – For rural America, the post office is more than a convenient place to mail letters. It’s income in areas where jobs are scarce, a place to pay the bills, and at times, a neighborhood spot to socialize. More: continued here