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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The U.S. Secret Service says it has intercepted a letter addressed to President Barack Obama that contained a "suspicious substance."

Sunday, December 30, 2012  Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has been admitted to a New York hospital after the discovery of a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained earlier this month.

Monday, December 17, 2012  South Carolina has cast its nine electoral votes for the Republican presidential ticket of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  An aide says it happened after Clinton became dehydrated from a stomach virus and fainted. The virus caused her to cancel an overseas trip this past week, and the concussion will keep her from testifying at two congressional hearings this week.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Massachusetts' Democratic Sen. John Kerry, who unsuccessfully sought the presidency in 2004 and has pined to be America's top diplomat, has vaulted to the head of President Barack Obama's short list of secretary of state candidates.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  More people give to charities during the holidays than any other time of the year either because of the giving spirit or for tax purposes, but there are some charities that state officials warn aren't so charitable.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the 17th annual Scrooges and Angels for 2012 on Thursday.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Most autopsies in South Carolina are paid for by taxpayers, but a state judge has decided they can no longer be reviewed by the public.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  South Carolina's schools chief is asking a federal court to suspend a $36 million penalty against the state and review an order by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

Friday, June 01, 2012  U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano wants to make sure Americans are prepared for the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Ex-Edwards aide must turn over book drafts.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  Defense lawyers for John Edwards will argue at his trial that many of the secret payments at issue in the criminal case were actually siphoned off by a trusted aide.

Saturday, April 14, 2012  A deepening scandal involving prostitutes and Secret Service agents is making it harder for President Barack Obama to keep the focus of his Colombia trip on boosting economic ties with Latin America.

Friday, February 17, 2012  The South Carolina House is considering two bills that could change the way South Carolina citizens get information from police and their local and state governments.

Sunday, February 12, 2012  A spokesman says the N.C. State Ports Authority will develop new policies for meals and expenses after a steak house dinner for 15 cost more than $1,500 for food.