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Monday, March 25, 2013  A federal appellate court has upheld a South Carolina school district's decision to bar a student from wearing shirts with the Confederate battle flag on campus.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Rape trial ended, Ohio city and storied football program remain under investigators' scrutiny

Friday, October 19, 2012  Scout "perversion" files from 1959-1985 show local officials helped hush up some abuse cases

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Thousands of pages of newly-released documents show that for decades, scoutmasters and others who were accused of molesting children were protected by police, prosecutors, pastors and local Boy Scout leaders.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Paterno legacy in jeopardy as report alleges cover-up of abuse allegations

Monday, March 19, 2012  An attorney who represents three people who say they were molested by a former cadet at The Citadel has filed six lawsuits against the former student, the school and its president.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  A state highway commissioner known for being at odds with her colleagues is accusing the state Department of Transportation of withholding information.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Hours after stepping down, Penn State officials head to court on perjury charges in sex scandal

Sunday, November 06, 2011  Child sex charges, possible cover-up rock Penn State; athletic director, VP charged with perjury