E: Encountered a section with no Package: header E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/us.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_lucid-backports_main_binary-i386_Packages E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened. E: _cache->open() failed, please report.

Bug #791696 reported by PMPope
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Bug Description

Binary package hint: update-manager

This is a bug affecting my Update Manager & my Synaptic Package Manager.
Additional information:

Ubuntu 11.04
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E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/us.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_lucid-backports_main_binary-i386_Packages
E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.
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I am unable to run system upgrade or install software.
This error occurs any time I open either of the previously mentioned package installers.

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