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Thursday, April 04, 2013  In three months and two days on the job, Sheriff Eugene Crum already helped indict dozens of suspected drug dealers through Mingo County's new Operation Zero Tolerance.

Friday, September 14, 2012  A Midlands Islamic Leader shared his thoughts about the worldwide violence that has broken out world wide stemming from a controversial movie.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Culture war flares over chicken sandwiches; gay activists, Bible Belt conservatives take sides

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Law enforcement is cracking down to clean up the Palmetto state.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  The U.S. Border Patrol is moving to halt a revolving-door policy of sending migrants back to Mexico without any punishment.

Monday, March 07, 2011  White House promotes religious tolerance as Congress prepares for hearing on Islamic radicalization.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  The imam leading plans for an Islamic center near the site of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York said the fight is over more than "a piece of real estate" and could shape the future of Muslim relations in America.

Monday, August 30, 2010  Is Columbia becoming more tolerant when it comes to diversity?

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  Mayor Michael Bloomberg said not allowing the mosque to be built two blocks from ground zero would be "compromising our commitment to fighting terror with freedom."

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  A powerful state politician joined with Gov. David Paterson on Tuesday in suggesting that Islamic leaders should move a proposed mosque farther from ground zero.

Monday, August 23, 2010  Story completely updated: The proposed mosque near ground zero drew hundreds of fever-pitch demonstrators Sunday

Sunday, August 22, 2010  NY mosque imam: attention sparked by project is positive, hopes it will bring understanding

Wednesday, October 14, 2009  Delaware 1st grader gets reprieve from 45-day suspension; board changes zero-tolerance policy

Sunday, March 15, 2009  Experiment helps 5 children lose their severe peanut allergies, but don't try it at home.