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Newly released personal letters show the softer side of Darwin

Over 1400 previously unread personal letters by the famous naturalist have been published by Cambridge University's Darwin Correspondence Project.

In the Media by Jeff Campagna - 4 comments

Opposition to U.S. postal service ending Saturday deliveries

Opposition to the plan announced by the U.S. postal service to end Saturday deliveries has come from businesses, households and unions.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 5 comments

Lost manuscripts by Robert Burns have been found

Glasgow - Seven lost manuscripts and letters belonging to the famous Scottish poet have been uncovered by a Robert Burns expert. It is believed that these will throw new light on the poet's work.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 9 comments

Review: Collection of Vonnegut letters a lengthy but worthwhile slog Special

It's tempting to think you know the real Kurt Vonnegut. He revealed so much of himself during his lifetime, in his personal essays and in the autobiographical bits of his novels. But five years after his death, there's still much more to learn.

Digital Journal Report by Jeff Cottrill - 3 comments

Reports claim Canada Post charging for letters to Santa Claus

Toronto - For more than three decades, Canada Post has delivered letters to Santa Claus for free. This year, there have been a couple of instances where children are being told to pay for postage stamps before they send their Christmas wish lists.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 2 comments

Dozens of WW II-era love letters soaked by Sandy are preserved

A stack of World War II era love letters written by a New Jersey woman to her boyfriend washed up on shore after Superstorm Sandy tore through the northeast. Another family is carefully preserving old WWII-era letters they found during flooding.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 4 comments

U.S. Postal Service could close this winter

The United States Postal Service, facing massive budget problems, may soon close its doors. The only solution is if the parties can miraculously reach a compromise for a bailout.

In the Media by Nancy Houser - 4 comments

United States Postal Services Cancels Letters to Santa

The Grinch might have wanted to steal Christmas, but it was a registered sex offender who accomplished the mission, at least when it comes to the public helping out Santa Claus by answering his mail.

In the Media by Sandy Sand - 2 comments

More Letters Received With White Powder At Banks And The New York Times

Letters with white powder were received by seven Chase bank branches in Phoenix and at the headquarters of the New York Times in New York on Wednesday.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Washington Receives Mail From Man Claiming Responsibility For Times Square Bomb

Capitol Hill was abuzz with manila envelopes arriving at least at 10 Democratic offices with the message "We did it" after the Times Square bombing in New York.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 3 comments

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