WRAL News has launched a new effort to bring you stories to help during a struggling economy, such as information on how to qualify and apply for food stamps. More: continued here

Experts and investors in rare coins and stamps feel this is a good time to invest in such items because of their increasing antique value coupled with increasing metal value. More: continued here

FedEx exercised options on 15 777Fs valued at $3.75 billion, bringing its firm backlog for the type to 30, and took options on an additional 15. More: continued here

Lord Mandelson says Royal Mail needs millions for 'gale-force change'Times Online, UK –4 minutes agoLord Mandelson reaffirmed plans to sell a minority stake in Royal Mail to a commercial rival despite growing opposition from Labour backbenchers and the … More: continued here

The United States Postal Service has unveiled a set of stamps commemorating 20 classic TV shows. More: continued here

Business Secretary Peter Mandelson said on Wednesday the government would press ahead with plans to bring an outside investor into the state-owned Royal Mail despite opposition from dissident lawmakers. More: continued here

Food Stamps Are Not Reaching Eligible FamiliesKPBS, CA –3 hours agoAs the economy weakness, more and more people are eligible for food stamps in San Diego County. But an anti-hunger coalition says intimidation and … More: continued here

The public will be able to open current accounts at post offices for the first time under plans being pushed by the government. Negotiations are taking place between the Post Office and Bank of Ireland – which already provides savings accounts for the service – to offer current accounts. More: …

The Office of George W. Bush will be in Dallas, near his presidential library at Southern Methodist University. More: continued here

stv.tv Agriculture secretary pick to push food for poorThe Associated Press –7 hours agoIf confirmed, Vilsack will oversee the nation's nutrition programs, including food stamps, a large part of the department's budget. …Agriculture Dept. nominee to push food for poorKPTM-TVGuest Editorial: Dealing with the two sides of malnutritionTroy RecordAgriculture Dept. nominee …