Charts show trend in the volume of first-class mail, annual revenue and number of employees for the U.S. Postal Service, 2001-2011.

Kristin Chenoweth and Seth MacFarlane sing the closing song during the show at the 85th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles, California, Sunday, February...

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave to spectators and supporters on Pennsylvania Ave.near the White House in Washington, D.C., during the Inauguration Parade for Obama's second...

Barbara Barton decorated this Christmas wreath with a collection of Jesus themed ornaments. 

Many of the caps of the graduates carried messages, such as the one by Kara Crookston, left, during Fresno State University's 101st Commencement at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, on Saturday,...

Taking a cue from "Fallout 3," Bethesda added cinematic, slow-motion finishing moves to the combat in "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim." 

Gov. Jerry Brown pushed for the passage of Proposition 30 in order to save the California State University system and other schools throughout the state of California.

Heather McKinnon color illustration of blazing sun illuminates Venus in romantic bedroom set on pedestal with gated staircase. 

Brandon Crawford in 2012 is a double threat: He can't hit, and he can't field.

San Francisco Giants starting shortstop Brandon Crawford was supposed to provide solid defense, but has committed six errors this season.

Brandon Gonzales, 12, has been using a cell phone since he was 10. Almost all of his friends have cell phones, too. His mom, Elizabeth Gonzales, likes knowing that he can call home at any time. "It gives...

The GOP candidates have been non-committal when it comes to their plans for higher education.

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi was taken out in the first period Saturday at Nashville after giving up three quick goals. San Jose needs him to stand on his head the rest of the way if they hope to...

Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson made keeping the Kings in town a priority of his term in office.  (Jose Luis Villegas/Sacramento Bee/MCT)

"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" does little to fundamentally change the well-known franchise formula, but it offers enough enhancements to recommend it to any fan. (MCT)

San Francisco Giants Cody Ross (13) reacts to a foul ball that was caught for an out against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, June 4, 2011....

Japan earthquake aftermath:Cars and buildings were left destroyed after the 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan. Three Sac State students studying abroad returned home afterwards.:Courtesy of McClatchy Tribune

Textbooks at the University of Texas at Dallas bookstore in Irving, Texas, August 10, 2006. Research shows textbook prices have increased at four times the rate of inflation since 1994, with no end in...

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stripper1:The World Pole Sport Federation is working on getting its sport into the Olympics so that the athletes can be recognized. :Photos courtesy of McClatchy Tribune

new orleans saints:New Orleans Saints wide receiver catches a ball during a game against the Dallas Cowboys.:Courtesy of McLatchy Tribune

Miley Cyrus at a concert::McClatchy Tribune

airport security:Miami Dade Police officer Mark Huetter walks the concourse at Miami International Airport.:McClatchy Tribune

fenway park:Fenway Park is the home of the Boston Red Sox and is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium still in use.:Courtesy of the McClatchy Tribune

halloween2:Dorothea Puente prepares for her court trial. :McClatchy Tribune Courtesy Photo

doublecoverage:Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor celebrate during a match. They had a winning streak of 112 matches and won gold medals in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics.: Photo Courtesy of McClatchy...

Double Coverage baseball:Kansas City Royals' Gregor Blanco (7) scores as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Kelly Shoppach (10) tries to reach him with the tag in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City,...

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The Social Network MCT:Jesse Eisenberg, left, and Joseph Mazzello in Columbia Pictures' "The Social Network.":Merrick Morton, Columbia Pictures - MCT

haiti:On the first day of a three-day national mourning period, some Haitians went to the National Cathedral in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to pray and fast. :McClatchy Tribune

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