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Monday, June 17, 2013  Apple says it received between 4,000 and 5,000 government requests for data over 6-month period

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  2nd Mississippi man investigated in ricin-laced letters; charges dropped against Elvis impersonator

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Greenville County Sheriff Steve Loftis says one of his deputies has been arrested after giving information about investigations to a woman wanted by police.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The search for Gabbiee Swainson continues nearly 6 months after she disappeared.  In addition to law enforcement, private investigators are used to aid in gathering clues.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Three men who pleaded guilty to running a Columbia gambling ring connected to a double murder suspect in October were sentenced on gambling charges Tuesday, according to U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A relative's plea led authorities to conduct an expanded substance screen after Urooj Khan's unexpected death.

Friday, December 28, 2012  FBI files on Marilyn Monroe have been found and re-issued, revealing the names of some of the movie star's acquaintances who drew concern from government officials.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Three men accused of running a gambling ring in Columbia are expected to plead guilty.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Federal data show most guns recovered from New York crimes last year originated in states with fewer legal restrictions, though the largest single source is still New York, where nearly 1,600 were first purchased.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  The Army is replacing the first female commander of its prestigious drill sergeant school just days after it lifted her unexplained suspension.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has been cleared of charges she violated ethics laws while a member of the South Carolina House. A Haley spokesman called the allegations against the governor "made-up nonsense claims."

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  The attorney for the only survivor of a double shooting in an upscale Irmo community says his client acted in self-defense.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  A former Spartanburg teacher pleaded guilty to child porn charges Tuesday.

Friday, April 20, 2012  A renewed investigation into the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz recalled the years when printed images of missing children appeared on milk cartons.