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WASHINGTON — The United States has more poor children now than it did a year ago. As recession-hammered families increase, more are using food stamps to feed their kids, according to a study by the Brookings Institution and First Focus, a… More: continued here

The economic slump appears to have taken a toll on Super Bowl ads, pushing the price down for only the second time in the game’s history, though they’re still the most expensive on television. While early readings suggest there are better deals this year over last, Pepsi won’t advertise its …

1908 Arctic expedition photos on eBayMiddle East North Africa Financial NetworkNEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan 11, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) — A Connecticut man said he hopes to get up to $8000 on eBay for a rare find in his attic — 85 photographs … More: continued here

Former Grygla, Minn., postmaster enters Alford plea in theft caseGrand Forks HeraldArdeene Hagen, the former postmaster in Grygla, Minn., entered an Alford plea last week in court to a charge of stealing money from the post office she …and more » More: continued here

The leader of a crime ring involved in both drug trafficking and bank fraud was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 102 months in prison and ordered to pay about $30,000 in restitution for conspiracy to distribute marijuana and bank fraud. More: continued here

Associated Press – January 11, 2010 11:55 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) – A 31-year-old Seattle man described by federal prosecutors as the leader of a crime ring involved in both drug trafficking and… More: continued here

Eureka post office closed until further noticeTimes-StandardAbout $1 million of those damages came to the US Post Office on H Street, according to Bird. Due to earthquake damage, the post office at 514 H St. …and more » More: continued here

More kids need food stampsSt. Louis Post-DispatchAs the number of recession-hammered families increases, more are using food stamps to feed their kids, according to a study by the … More: continued here

State, Mount Horeb auctioneer debate value of competing auction servicesWisconsin State JournalWhile the state Treasurer's Office wound down its eBay auction of unclaimed baubles and coins Monday afternoon, a veteran Mount Horeb auctioneer claimed his … More: continued here

KVAL Downtown Eugene post office for saleKVALThe downtown post office, located at Willamette Street and Sixth Avenue, is about 33000 square feet, and much of it isn't being used. … More: continued here