A federal agent was fatally shot outside a busy south Florida post office after a fight Tuesday, and dozens of police officers searched the area for the gunman, police said. More: continued here

EBRO – Bjarne Thomhave of Niceville won the Royal Flush Jackpot in spades Saturday at Ebro Greyhound Park, the third time it has been hit within 10 days. More: continued here

How Royal Mail changes benefit eBay sellersTameBay, UK –5 hours agoby Chris Dawson Last Monday Royal Mail added Post Code Verification for recorded delivery items when despatched at Post Offices around the country. … More: continued here

• Iowa proposes new food stamp rules for water jugsKHQA, IL –33 minutes agoDES MOINES, IOWA (AP) — Iowa officials are proposing new rules that would prevent people from using food stamps to pay deposits on water jugs. … More: continued here

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – A federal agent was shot and killed outside a Florida post office Tuesday morning and police are on a manhunt for the shooter. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent was killed in the parking lot after arguing with a man who eventually pulled a gun, …

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FedEx Corp. has launched a new program to help teachers offset the cost of school supplies by providing a 15 percent discount at FedEx Office, formerly FedEx Kinko’s, locations. (FDX) More: continued here

Mail sorting office rumours unfoundedBolton News, UK –Aug 4, 2008RUMOURS of job cuts at the Royal Mail sorting office in Farnworth proved unfounded yesterday. Worried staff claimed they would be made redundant and the … More: continued here

25% of listings hidden on eBay.comTameBay, UK –13 minutes agoby Chris Dawson I’ve been looking at how listings are presented in the new search results on eBay.com to check how they’ll affect sellers. … More: continued here

Funds bucking the bear include biotech, broadband, and transportation. More: continued here