USPS Seeks 2 Cent Increase in First Class Stamp
The Postal Service announced a plan to raise first class stamp prices by 2 cents to 46 cents as it battles a deepening financial crisis. The move would take effect after potential approval and is part of ongoing efforts to manage mounting costs.
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Netherlands Reach World Cup Final After Thriller Win Over Uruguay
The Netherlands defeated Uruguay 3 2 to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1978. Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben scored three minutes apart in the second half as the Dutch showcased a sharp attack to advance.
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Federal suit seeks to block Arizona immigration law
The Obama administration filed a federal lawsuit in Phoenix to strike down Arizona's immigration law, asserting it conflicts with federal authority and could lead to detention of people without proper documents. Governor Jan Brewer criticized the move as a bad decision while supporters argued the suit ignores border problems.
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State meetings go online in New Mexico
Interim committee meetings, typically held across the state, are broadcast live on the web after the Legislative Council approved posting them online. To save money, sessions are held in Santa Fe and are accessible to voters by audio webcast, praised as a big step forward by a New Mexico good government group.
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EU urge for open UFO files and centralized archive
Italian MEP Mario Borghezio called on EU governments to reveal secret UFO files and create an EU X Files archive with military data. He urged transparency and a scientific center to study unidentified flying objects, noting Britain has published thousands of pages. He has 18 signatories in the 736 member assembly.
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Oil seeping into Pontchartrain sparks renewed spill fears
Oil from a ruptured BP well reaches Lake Pontchartrain for the first time since the disaster. Tar balls and sheen drifted into eastern parts as winds from Hurricane Alex pushed the slick past containment lines, prompting state officials to close fishing in portions of the lake while other areas remained open.
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Obama Netanyahu vow unity amid Gaza flotilla tensions
President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed talk of a rift as unfounded and pledged robust steps to revive Mideast peace efforts with the Palestinians. The White House embrace aimed to reassure allies and deter critics after Israel's deadly flotilla raid that sparked international outrage and tested U.S. support.
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City to write off 2.3 million in old unpaid debts
The City Council will vote on a resolution to write off about 2.3 million dollars in uncollected accounts receivable dating back more than 30 years. Library fines loans and utility bills make up the balance, though officials say the city retains collection rights. Debra Mersey notes recovery is unlikely despite efforts.
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