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- US Postal Service to close 140 mail processing centers
The US Postal Service will close 48 mail sorting facilities in August, and the rest will close next January and February, the Postmaster General announced Thursday.
- Jeremiah Wright returns? Political group plans $10m anti-Obama ad blitz.
- Colorado wildfire prompts more evacuation notices
The blaze northwest of Fort Collins is still only about 5 percent contained. Nearly 400 firefighters headed back to the fire lines on Thursday.
- On campaign trail, Biden paints Romney as corporate raider
The Vice President was in high-unemployment areas of Ohio, suggesting the GOP candidate doesn't care about workers.
- Companies question whether Facebook ads pay
General Motors has withdrawn ads ahead of the social giant's IPO, and others are asking if Facebook can really monetize its users.
- Edwards doesn't testify in campaign finance trial
The former senator's defense rested without putting on John Edwards, accused of illegally funneling money to his mistress.
- Key Republican lawmaker questions JP Morgan loss
The chairperson of the House Financial Services subcommittee, Shelley Moore Capito, discussed the loss during hearings.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife found dead at home
Mary Richardson Kennedy was an environmentally conscious architect and mother of four.
- Larry Bird named NBA Executive of the Year
Larry Bird, once a league MVP and Coach of the Year, has been named the NBA's top executive. The Indiana Pacers have gone through a resurgence this season under Larry Bird.
- Romney's former rivals gloss over earlier anti-Romney remarks
One by one — with the exception of holdout Ron Paul — the GOP also-rans have coughed up endorsements of their onetime rival.
- John Edwards trial: Defense rests without calling former senator or mistress
Defense lawyers concentrated on whether former US Senator John Edwards broke federal campaign finance laws.
- NBA playoffs: Pacers cool Heat, tying Eastern series at one
Indiana got what they wanted: a split of the first two games in Miami. Now, the Pacers head back to the heartland, looking to take Game 3.
- George Zimmerman had two black eyes, broken nose, medical report says
George Zimmerman was examined by his family doctor the day after he fatally shot Trayvon Martin, according to ABC News. The medical report provides the details of George Zimmerman's injuries.
- JP Morgan chief apologizes for $2 billion loss
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of the bank, told shareholders that the loss should have never happened.
- Boehner draws line in sand on debt ceiling
The Speaker of the House says any raise in the debt ceiling must be accompanied by steep cuts.
- Facebook privacy concerns may dampen IPO
A new poll says that only 13 percent of Facebook users trust the service, while GM has announced they are pulling ads from the website.
- Romney hits back on economy, says Obama causing a 'prairie fire of debt'
The GOP candidate was in Iowa, making his case that the President's administration has not done enough to keep the country fiscally sound.
- JPMorgan Chase's Dimon survives pay, chairmanship votes
JPMorgan Chase shareholders voted Tuesday at the bank's annual meeting to keep CEO Jamie Dimon in his role as chairman of the board, in addition to his pay package.
- NBA playoffs: Thunder rolls over Lakers, 76ers nip Celtics
NBA playoffs on Monday night saw Oklahoma City crush the Lakers, while Philadelphia beat Boston in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.
- Ron Paul effectively ends presidential campaign
The Texas congressman and libertarian favorite is still urging supporters to argue for his principles.