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October 24, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Ballots damaged after USPS mailbox lit on fire in Phoenix: Police
An individual lit a fire inside the drive-up collection mailbox early Thursday morning, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
October 24, 2024 at 7:54 PM
4 months ago
Late ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek memorialized on new stamp
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled a new forever stamp featuring late "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Postal worker fatally shot in front of Chicago residence: Officials
A postal worker was fatally shot in front of a residence in Chicago on Friday, officials said.
4 months ago
7 months ago
'Ridiculous': USPS proposes raising the prices of 1st class stamps to 73 cents
If the U.S. Postal Service gets its way, the price of a first-class stamp will go up for the fourth time in a year.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Price of postage stamps may go up by 5 cents
If the plan is approved, the price hike would be the highest stamp increase ever.
7 months ago
10 months ago
US postage stamp and shipping prices go up Sunday
The U.S. Postal Service will increase stamp prices and the cost of shipping packages this Sunday.
10 months ago
3 years ago
Here's what USPS says you can expect this holiday season
Leaders at the U.S. Postal Service expressed confidence Wednesday that mail will be delivered on time this holiday season.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Postal Service staffing up for the holidays
The U.S. Postal Service is adding facilities, hoping for a smoother holiday season this year. Meanwhile, the U.S. labor shortage shows no sign of letting up. ABC’s Megan Tevrizian reports.
3 years ago
3 years ago
US postmaster general tries to reassure Americans ahead of holidays
Louis Dejoy said the postal service is adding capacity and will be ready for the holiday season.
3 years ago
3 years ago
State attorneys generals seek to block slowing of mail service
The move comes after a plan was proposed for the U.S. Postal Service to slow some mail delivery, reduce hours and charge higher rates.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Postal service announces slowdown to begin Oct. 1
First class mail sent long distance could take a day or two longer to arrive and mail sent within the same area is expected to have the same two-day delivery time.
3 years ago
3 years ago
US Post Office to slow down mail services
Starting Oct. 1, the USPS will begin to slow down first-class mail as a way to save on transporting costs and as part of its 10-year plan to modernize the entire operation.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Senators introduce bipartisan bill for US Postal Service relief, reform
A bipartisan group of 20 senators introduced legislation Wednesday to provide financial relief to the struggling U.S. Postal Service while also tightening accountability.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Embattled Postmaster General warns of more mail slowdowns
Louis DeJoy apologized to the House Oversight Committee for slow mail delays last year but reaffirmed his intention to remain as the head of the USPS, telling one Democrat: “Get used to me.”
3 years ago
4 years ago
'Neither snow nor rain nor heat': USPS unveils rugged new mail trucks
USPS unveils new mail trucks.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Postmaster General DeJoy apologizes for 'unacceptable' mail delays during holidays
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy apologized Wednesday for what he called "unacceptable" mail delays during the holiday season.
4 years ago
4 years ago
USPS mail delivery improving, but still 'unacceptably low': Senate Democrat
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy caused controversy with changes to the USPS.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold sues USPS
Griswold is concerned about USPS mailers sent to registered voters which contain inaccurate mail-in voting information.
4 years ago
4 years ago
House members met to discuss boosting funding for USPS
As concerns grow about mail-in voting, members of the House voted to give the Postal Service $25 billion to handle the expected influx of mailed-in ballots.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Family says USPS lost veteran's remains
The Postal Service apologized for the delay, but said remains were not lost.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Democrats push for $25 billion in emergency funding for Postal Service
The bill prioritizes all official election mail as first class, and prohibits the removal of sorting machines and mail boxes.
4 years ago
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Family says USPS lost veteran’s remains due to cost-cutting
A Connecticut woman said her veteran brother’s remains were lost for 12 days.
4 years ago
4 years ago
How Sanders and McConnell helped set stage for Postal Service debacle, critics say
A dispute between two Senators near the end of the Obama administration sparked a series of events that contributed to the current controversy at the U.S. Postal Service.
4 years ago