The service is part of a strategy to boost store profits as more customers look for bargains online.
September 2013
Nation and World Dispatches
CAIRO, Egypt Al-Qaida audio message derides Muslim Brotherhood A leader of al-Qaida’s Iraqi branch called Saturday on Egyptians to fight their army and derided the Muslim Brotherhood as “evil” for seeking power through democracy. The audio message by Abu Mohammed al-Adnani highlights the militant movement’s attempt to use Egypt’s July 3 coup, which toppled the […]
‘Salinger’ author promises some surprises
Shane Salerno, the mastermind behind a book, movie and documentary, has rare access.
Maine Angels succeed when startups get their wings
The group is adding investors and expecting a return soon on the millions in aid to businesses.
Iraq to probe deaths of 52 Iranian exiles
The prime minister orders an investigation into an attack that some say the government was behind.
Cooler temps, higher humidity help firefighters near Yosemite
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. – Crews working to corral the massive wildfire searing the edge of Yosemite National Park made major gains on the blaze overnight and were anticipating additional advances on Monday with the help of cooler temperatures and higher humidity, officials said. The fire was 60 percent contained as of Monday morning, up […]
Sweltering schools not big fans of starting early
With buildings ill-equipped to deal with heat waves, districts sometimes send students home for the day.
Future storms less likely to follow in Sandy’s footprint
But scientists say other global-warming factors will step in to create slightly stronger storms.
Markets rise on rebound in China
Signs of improvement in China’s manufacturing industry are encouraging for overseas suppliers.
Vt. town prepares for pest
The emerald ash borer already is found less than 50 miles away from Bennington.