DesMoinesRegister.com Note to readers about Ernst letterDesMoinesRegister.comCORRECTION. Letters that appeared on Dec. 28 and 30 erroneously claimed that Sen.-elect Joni Ernst has signed a pledge to cut the food stamp program. The claim was based on an Esquire article that used information published on a satirical news site. More: continued …

SFGate Berkeley renews fight to preserve historic post officeSFGateThe federal government's attempt to sell Berkeley's century-old post office stalled a month ago when a proposed buyer withdrew. Now Berkeley officials and others who want to preserve the building are back in court, at a judge's invitation, to try to …and …

[…] Berkeley officials and others who want to preserve the building are back in court, at a judge’s invitation, to try to guarantee the public a voice in any future transaction. In amended lawsuits filed this week in federal court in San Francisco, Mayor Tom Bates and the City Council, …

PYMNTS.com Could Amazon buy eBay? Mobile wallet, delivery startups likely acquisition …Dallas Business Journal (blog)Recode reports eBay and PayPal are ripe for acquisition after the two companies announced in September that they would separate. The most likely target to buy eBay may be Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, which is preparing …

Many post offices have shortened hours todayWatertownDailyTimes.comMany post offices across the north country will have shortened window and retail hours today. The final postmarks of 2014 will be available until 6 p.m. in Watertown. Fort Drum's post office will be open until 5 p.m., as will offices in Massena … …

The Fashion Spot eBay Unveils Its Most Shopped Items in 2014The Fashion SpotJust in time for 2015, eBay has unveiled its most shopped items for the past year. It's fascinating to watch our spending habits unfold — data in action! The findings? The auction site's client base has a solid …

After the spinoff, eBay will face more challenges in protecting its profitability. This is why the company is looking to cut jobs now. More: continued here

AN ARMED man stole cash from a Post Office in Downside Road, Risinghurst, last night after threatening staff with a weapon. More: continued here

Racked National Overalls Outsold Yoga Pants on eBay This YearRacked NationalAccording to eBay's roundup of the website's top shopped items of the year, yoga pants were not as popular as the athleisure craze made them seem. In fact, more than 530,000 pairs of overalls were sold in 2014 compared to …

Post Offices Close Early for New Year's EveTWC NewsROCHESTER, N.Y. — Most Rochester area post offices closed at 12 p.m. Wednesday for celebration of New Year's Eve. There are a couple of exceptions at the following branches: Greece Branch, 3245 Latta Road – closing at 3 p.m.. Irondequoit Station, 425 …Post …