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John Mayer still can't sing after Botox throat treatment


USPS to close or consolidate 140 mail sites


The U.S. Postal Service will move ahead with a plan to shut or consolidate mail-processing facilities as part of its cost-cutting effort.

Former literary agent: Obama 'born in Kenya'


A booklet, published by President Barack Obama's former literary agent, describes the president as having been born in Kenya.

Obama wants tough rules after JPMorgan loss: report


The White House, following a trading loss of more than $2 billion by JPMorgan, wants to ensure a tough interpretation of a regulation.

Virginia, Florida have most well-read cities in U.S.


New York and Boston may strike many as more intellectual but Alexandria, Virginia is the most well-read city in the United States.

Data suggests drug treatment can lower crime


U.S. crime statistics show illegal drugs play a central role in criminal acts.

Pioneer graves found at site of new Arizona sheriff's office


Workers digging the foundations for a new office of an Arizona sheriff have unearthed the graves of early city founders.

Obama walks fine line bashing Romney, courting Wall Street


For President Obama's re-election team, it's sort of like threading a needle.

Foreclosed Americans find way back to homeownership


When Jennifer Anderson's family lost their home, she expected many years to pass before they would again become property owners.

State income up in April, but may not be enough


Personal income tax collections in states in April might have grown an average of more than 7 percent.

GM to drop Facebook ads due to low consumer impact


General Motors said on Tuesday it will stop advertising on Facebook.