According to Carencro Police Chief Carlos Stout, a 92-year-old woman put her car in drive instead of reverse and ran into the Carencro Post Office. There were no injuries and the post office is temporarily closed due to the damage. A maintenance crew is en route to repair the building …
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The online marketplace eBay is a site for bidding on rare finds and selling your own treasures, but resourceful teens might also find another use for it: scoring booze. More: continued here
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Stamps suddenly getting a little healthier with return of Pettway and BryantCalgary Herald (blog)1:04 pm • Section: Stampeders · Stamps suddenly getting a little healthier with return of Pettway and Bryant. Stamps receiver Romby Bryant, left, celebrates a touchdown with teammate Marquay McDaniel during the Stamps' last visit to Regina, …
Read More »Food Stamps Buy $2B in Sugary Bevs: DNews Nugget
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Read More »Police: Man who took hostage in Pittsburgh high-rise surrenders, victim OK – Washington Post
NEWS.com.au Police: Man who took hostage in Pittsburgh high-rise surrenders, victim OKWashington PostPITTSBURGH — An armed suicidal man who held a businessman hostage inside a downtown Pittsburgh office building for more than five hours Friday, posting Facebook updates during the standoff, surrendered to authorities without incident, police said.Armed man with …
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Pittsburgh police: Armed man holding hostage in downtown officeWashington PostWashingtologists consistently post thought-provoking, timely comments on events, communities, and trends in the Washington area. More about badges | Request a badge. Post Writer Badge. This commenter is a Washington Post editor, reporter or producer.and more » More: continued here
Read More »US Postal Service officials to Florida customers: Stop crashing into our buildings – NBCNews.com (blog)
ABC News US Postal Service officials to Florida customers: Stop crashing into our buildingsNBCNews.com (blog)So far this year, eight motorists have crashed into post office buildings in Florida, including one customer who plowed through a lobby in the eastern community of Vero Beach, according to ABC affiliate WWSB7 in Sarasota. …
Read More »Debate: Few surprises – Washington Post (blog)
Debate: Few surprisesWashington Post (blog)Akin first pointed out the “constitutionality” of the Post Office (no surprise; he's a stickler for following the Constitution), while describing how “the postman” is “part of the American tradition” and fondly recalling knowing his postman and “hoping …and more » More: continued here
Read More »British soldier dies in ‘suspected suicide’ in Afghanistan – Daily Mail
Daily Mail British soldier dies in 'suspected suicide' in AfghanistanDaily MailThe Ministry of Defence said the soldier was a member of 104 Force Support Battalion and was attached to 4 Close Support Battalion, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). Lieutenant Colonel Richard Parry, spokesman for Joint Force Support …Servicewoman gives …
Read More »Post offices receive surveys that could lead to office closings – WSOC Charlotte
Post offices receive surveys that could lead to office closingsWSOC CharlotteBox holders at Casar, Lattimore, Polkville and Waco Post Office's recently received surveys that included questions about reducing hours and offering rural delivery routes. Once surveys are collected, public meetings will be held at each location in … More: continued …
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