RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia is increasing its food stamp benefits by %13.6. More: continued here

Researchers in Germany have used a modern medical procedure to uncover a secret within one of ancient Egypt’s most treasured artworks — the bust of Nefertiti has two faces. More: continued here

SPRINGFIELD — About 600,000 needy Illinoisans will get an increase in food stamps thanks to the federal economic stimulus, Clout Street reports . Gov. Pat Quinn said the federal aid will help at this time of recession because “Illinois families are struggling to put food on the table.” More: continued …

Quinn says 600000 to get food stamp increase due to stimulusClout Street – Chicago Tribune Blog, ILSPRINGFIELD—About 600000 needy Illinoisans will get an increase in food stamps thanks to the federal economic stimulus, the state announced today. Gov. Pat Quinn said the federal aid will help at this time of recession …

PGA Tour winner Dustin Johnson has been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. Johnson, a 24-year-old in his second full season on tour, was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center Monday and released 22 minutes later, according to the facility’s Web site. Johnson won at …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The number stretched the entire length of the dry ease board in the North Carolina locker room, its grand size reflective of the importance it conveyed: 4. Roy Williams wrote that number in black marker in the celebration following the Tar Heels’ 72-60 thumping of Oklahoma at …

State food-stamp program getting a boost from federal stimulus planHickory Daily Record, NCBy Journal Staff RALEIGH – The state's food-stamp program will receive $145 million in additional funding over the next six months from the federal stimulus plan, the NC Justice Center said yesterday. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is …

The Cape Central Post Office, 1030 SE 9th Ave, will remain open for business until 8 p.m.April 15. Full retail service and an April 15th postmark will be available until then. The Fort Myers Processing & Distribution Center, 14080 Jetport Loop Rd, Fort Myers, will have a retail mobile unit …

AuctionBytes Blog Internet Retailer Discount Expiring, ebay devcon ConflictAuctionBytes Blog, MAEcommerce providers who service ebay sellers may face a dilemma in planning their spring conference schedule. The ebay and paypal Developers conference is scheduled for June 16 -18, 2009 at ebay headquarters in San Jose, California, while the annual … More: …

OC doctor stole hospital supplies to sell on ebayOCRegister, CABY COURTNEY PERKES A Fountain Valley doctor can no longer practice medicine after sneaking into hospitals where he did not work to sleep, shower and steal medical supplies to sell on ebay. The California Medical Board revoked the license of Dr. Roy …