USPS halts contributions to pension plan after warning of "cash crisis"
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
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The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
Prosecutors say two USPS employees received kickbacks from trucking company owners in exchange for helping secure about $15 million in postal service contracts.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
Most stores will remain open on Veterans Day, but services like the USPS and many banks will close.
The Universal Postal Union says it has started rolling out new measures that can help postal operators around the world after the U.S. eliminated the so-called "de minimis exemption."
But the Senate parliamentarian says the Postal Service's 7,200 new EVs can't be auctioned off.
Incidents involving dog attacks against U.S. Postal Service workers rose to more than 6,000 cases last year, the USPS said.
The USPS halted an order to suspend incoming packages from China that threatened to severely disrupt trade between the two major economies.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
The longtime TV host, who died in 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, is being remembered with a new Forever stamp by the United States Postal Service.
The U.S. Postal Service is urging customers to upgrade to extra large mailboxes in an effort to cut down on theft.
America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.
"The legacy of Hank Aaron has always been about so much more than just his incredible baseball achievements," said Jane Forbes Clark, chairman of the Hall of Fame board, in a statement.
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, Sunday deliveries will be limited, making it even more important to meet the deadlines.
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, some banks weren't open on Friday and others will be closed on Saturday in observance of the federal holiday that honors Americans who served in the military.
The USPS wants to boost first-class postage rates to 68 cents in January, following a rate increase in July. Critics say it's driving customers away.
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
Westminster is hosting Pothole Palooza 2026 later this month, a focused effort in which its streets team hits the road to repair as many reported potholes as possible
It's a classic Colorado spring pattern this week, starting with high fire danger, then swinging into rain and even snow chances by the end of the week.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account after it had received backlash from conservatives and Christians.
The Boulder International Film Festival wrapped up its 22nd year over the weekend with screenings from its popular Adventure Film Program.
Westminster is hosting Pothole Palooza 2026 later this month, a focused effort in which its streets team hits the road to repair as many reported potholes as possible
It's a classic Colorado spring pattern this week, starting with high fire danger, then swinging into rain and even snow chances by the end of the week.
The Boulder International Film Festival wrapped up its 22nd year over the weekend with screenings from its popular Adventure Film Program.
"Steel Magnolias" is an all-time favorite film for many, and now you can see the stage version in Colorado.
Firefighters are working to extinguish a grass fire that broke out north of Sterling on Sunday.
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Gov. Polis ordered the flags at half staff Monday for the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell's memorial service.
Jury trial expected to begin Monday morning for Lamumba Sayers in Adams County, Sayers is accused of shooting and killing Malcom Watson in August 2024.
Westminster is hosting Pothole Palooza 2026, a focused effort where their streets team hits the road to repair as many reported potholes as possible, plus any others they spot along the way.
How to make the most of your tax refund in this edition of Making Ends Meet.
The Denver Pioneers' men's hockey team has made its triumphant return after beating Wisconsin 2-1 for the team's 11th national title.
Bednar was struck by a puck during Saturday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights and was taken to the hospital. He was standing behind the Avs' bench when a puck flew over the boards and hit Bednar in the third period.
Denver has thrived in the uncomfortable, refusing to panic even when the opponent is dominating play. Much of that is because of the freshman in the Pioneers' net.
On Friday morning, the Colorado Rockies confirmed they have sold 40% of the team's ownership to the Penner Family, the same family that owns a majority stake in the Denver Broncos.
The Penner Sports Group, part of the ownership of the Denver Broncos, has purchased a minority stake in the Colorado Rockies.
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account after it had received backlash from conservatives and Christians.
The California-based company said it will assign users ages 5 to 8 to a Roblox Kids account and users ages 9 to 15 to a separate account called Roblox Select.
Global oil prices jumped over $100 a barrel as investors fret over Trump's threat to launch a partial naval blockade of the vital trade route.
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account after it had received backlash from conservatives and Christians.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
Two U.S. congressman representing Colorado have found a way to transcend current division, distrust and dysfunction.
A progressive activist has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against two democratic state lawmakers who attended an expensive retreat with lobbyists.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
The California-based company said it will assign users ages 5 to 8 to a Roblox Kids account and users ages 9 to 15 to a separate account called Roblox Select.
Global oil prices jumped over $100 a barrel as investors fret over Trump's threat to launch a partial naval blockade of the vital trade route.
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.