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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The person killed in a wreck that closed part of SC-277 Tuesday has been identified.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  March 1 is almost here, and automatic federal spending cuts could hit South Carolina hard.

Monday, October 01, 2012  The bomber struck a group of Afghan police and international troops shortly after they got out of their vehicles to walk through a market area in Khost city.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  The Third Army is celebrating the Army's 237th birthday with a three-mile run and a cake-cutting ceremony.

Monday, May 14, 2012  For some who've pledged to serve this country, times are hard and it's not just because of what they're dealing with on the frontlines of war. Many of them are paying a hefty price trying to navigate their own personal battlefields on American soil.

Monday, March 19, 2012  A Seattle defense attorney prepared to meet Monday with Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who is facing formal charges in an attack on two slumbering Afghan villages that left 16 people dead, including nine children.

Saturday, March 17, 2012  Soldier's story reveals a life built on family and service, but marred by disappointment

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Afghan official says surveillance video shows US soldier surrendering after civilians killed

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson says the United States should steer clear of military involvement in the revolution in Libya.

Thursday, July 30, 2009  Rights worker: Nigerian security forces killing civilians amid attacks on Islamist sect

Wednesday, May 20, 2009  Citing new evidence, US military says no more than 30 Afghan civilians died in recent bombing

Sunday, April 12, 2009  Police say Tamil protesters have entered the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oslo, smashing windows and destroying office equipment.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009  Bomb kills 10 civilians on eastern Afghan road used by foreign troops

Thursday, January 29, 2009  The United Nations says Ugandan rebels massacred 100 civilians in a northeast Congo village this month, the latest atrocity blamed on the insurgents.