Stamps edge Ticats (Red Deer Advocate)

Pols rally to block handouts for illegalsBoston HeraldA Republican crackdown blocking illegal immigrants from scooping up taxpayer-funded benefits such as welfare and food stamps is gaining …and more » More: continued here

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Pixel-style commemorative stamps for inauguration of new Taiwan president attract praiseHong Kong Free PressA set of commemorative stamps for the inauguration of the new Taiwanese president and her deputy have attracted praise in the island-nation. The stamps feature line drawing and pixelated versions of incoming president Tsai Ing-wen and … More: continued here

Vatican will soon issue special stamps, coins marking 'sede vacante'Catholic News ServiceThe stamps will be marked with the "sede vacante" symbol, which is a special striped umbrella extended over a pair of crossed keys, as well as be printed with the words, "Sede Vacante," "Citta del Vaticano" (Vatican City), and the year in Roman numerals….

More than 200,000 Southwest Ohioans are on food stamps – including nearly 1 in 6 Hamilton County… – 11:00 pm More: continued here

Authorities say a south Arkansas man fatally shot himself as federal agents tried to serve a warrant at his home. More: continued here