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Thursday, May 30, 2013  In the wake of state and federal investigations, three town leaders resigned Thursday night.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Mark Sanford's quest for political redemption now rests with voters along South Carolina's coast. The former Republican governor, whose promising political career was sidelined by scandal four years ago, faces Elizabeth Colbert Busch in a special election Tuesday in the state's 1st Congressional District.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Alleged Los Angeles clergy sex abuse victims seek Catholic religious order files in fight over records

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, who resigned over a sexting scandal in 2011, says he's weighing a run for New York City mayor this year.

Friday, March 15, 2013  U.S. clergy abuse victims want punishment, transparency under new pope; many not optimistic

Monday, March 04, 2013  Cardinals begin pre-conclave meetings amid scandal, resignation and problems of church

Monday, February 18, 2013  Former Gov. Mark Sanford does not shy away from the scandal that consumed the end of his second term in his first television ad for the 1st District congressional race.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The confidential records filed in a lawsuit against the archdiocese disclose how the church handled abuse allegations for decades and also reveal dissent.

Monday, January 21, 2013  At least 30 percent of military commanders fired over the past eight years lost their jobs because of sexually related offenses.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  An anonymous source says that Armstrong admits to doping during an interview to be broadcast Thursday.

Monday, January 14, 2013  International biking phenomenon Lance Armstrong is expected to reverse course and apologize and offer a limited confession about his doping scandal.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Update: Judge orders files released with church hierarchy names made public.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Gov. Tim Corbett is expected to announce an antitrust action against stiff sanctions imposed by the NCAA against Pen State University

Thursday, November 15, 2012  A single spiteful email unlocks a Pandora's box, ruins a general's career, threatens others

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video: Man recants story that Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash had sex with him as a teenage boy.