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Nancy Ray said her family has been waiting for mail to be delivered since Dec. 2. Some people in the Aylmer sector of Gatineau, Que., are looking for answers after Christmas cards, bills and letters meant for their mailboxes ended up abandoned in a roadside ditch. Gatineau police said they...

Bills claim linebacker Merriman on waivers BUFFALO, N.Y., -- The Buffalo Bills were awarded former San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman off waivers Wednesday, the team said. Bills General Manager Buddy Nix said his team, which had the first right to claim the three-time Pro Bowl...

Former Bills lineman Schobel retires BUFFALO, N.Y., Former Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel said Monday he has decided to retire from professional football. Schobel told the Bills' official Web site he is hanging up his spikes after being released from the team this month. Schobel...

8,000 in Baltimore get incorrect tax bills BALTIMORE, Maryland tax officials in Baltimore said nearly 8,000 people in the city received incorrect property tax bills due to a computer programming error. Owen Charles, a supervisor with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation office...

Debate for Calif lawmakers: Budget or blueberries? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As California faces what one official this week called a complete meltdown of state government, some lawmakers have their minds on other matters. Like creating a...

Granny's $20 bills -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A little old lady was walking down the street dragging two large plastic garbage bags behind her. One of the bags rips, and every once in a while a $20 bill falls out onto the sidewalk...