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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has named a New York City labor lawyer who worked previously for President George W. Bush as the new leader of South Carolina's unemployment agency.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A 28-year-old woman who authorities say unsuccessfully tried to fire a gun at officials at a private girls' school in Charleston has been indicted in federal court.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Parents from a Charleston school that authorities say was the scene of a failed shooting say a new proposal could keep South Carolina safer.

Friday, December 28, 2012  The man who became known as “Stormin’ Norman” after leading the international coalition in Kuwait that drove out Saddam Hussein in 1991, has died of complications related to pneumonia.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Former President George H.W. Bush is being treated in the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital after suffering "a series of setbacks," including a stubborn fever.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010  President Barack Obama's plan to send as many as 1,200 National Guard troops to the US-Mexico border appears to be a scaled-down version of the border security approach championed by his predecessor.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008  Charles Winters helped ship arms and aircraft to Jews trying to found their own state in the Middle East.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008  The coats were donated by White House staff, and were collected last week.

Friday, December 19, 2008  The investigating judge in the case of the Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at President George W. Bush says the man shows signs of being beaten.

Friday, December 19, 2008  Presdient Bush said the federal government will provide $17.4 billion in short-term financing to the troubled U.S. automakers.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008  Iraq's parliament speaker says he's resigning after legislators argued about a reporter who threw his shoes at President Bush.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008  President Bush will mingle with old warriors on the West Side of Manhattan as he helps rededicate the Intrepid museum ship on Veterans Day.

Monday, November 10, 2008  The future first family pays a visit to their new home Monday.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008  President Bush dropped by GOP headquarters on Tuesday to implore workers to do their utmost for Republican presidential nominee John McCain.