SC first lady says she prays for husband’s lover; believes he suffers from mid-life crisisCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she feels sorry for her husband’s Argentine lover and believes the philandering governor’s affair is almost like an addiction to alcohol or pornography. SC senator calling for hearings into governor’s spending on visits with Argentine ’soul mate’COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina lawmaker says he plans to hold hearings into whether Gov. Mark Sanford spent state money during trysts with his Argentine mistress. AP INVESTIGATION: No coach seats for SC governor; Sanford flew up front on key state travelCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford shed his fiscal conservatism on several taxpayer-funded international trips, including a South American jaunt that included time with his mistress, choosing expensive first-class or business-class seats while his aides sat in coach. SC gov’s wife says she may be able to forgive affair, but true reconciliation will take longerCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she may be able to forgive her husband’s much-publicized affair with an Argentine woman, but true reconciliation will take more time. SC first lady calls husband’s actions ‘inexcusable,’ says she’s angry but willing to forgiveCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s first lady says Gov. Mark Sanford’s actions are “inexcusable” but she is willing to forgive him. Spokesman: Sanford leaving SC over holiday weekend to spend time in Fla. repairing marriageCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A spokesman says South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will head to Florida to spend the holiday weekend with his family. SC police probe finds governor did not spend taxpayer money to visit Argentine mistressCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s top cop says Gov. Mark Sanford did not improperly use state funds for visits with his Argentine mistress. Publisher releases gov from contract to write fiscal conservatism book, says decision ‘mutual’COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s deal to write a book on fiscal conservatism has been terminated amid revelations about his affair with a woman from Argentina. SC governor’s confessions about affair followed by silence as resignation clamor growsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — After days of soul-baring and often odd confessions and apologies about an adulterous affair, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford went silent as the clamor for his resignation grew. SC residents shocked as governor shares lurid details about affair with Argentine mistressCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina residents — and the simply curious around the world — have watched Gov. Mark Sanford’s lovelorn saga unfold, the central character spewing an odd script that would seem more appropriate for a soap opera than state government. A look at SC governor’s meetings with mistressA timeline of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s meetings with his Argentine mistress, Maria Belen Chapur: AP NewsBreak: SC governor admits more liaisons with Argentine mistressCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Tuesday that he saw his Argentine mistress more times than previously disclosed, including what was to be a farewell meeting in New York chaperoned by a spiritual adviser soon after his wife found out about the affair. Argentine mistress of Governor Sanford admits being woman in his lifeNEW YORK - The Argentine mistress of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, Maria Belen Chapur, has admitted that she was the woman who drew the rising GOP star away from the country for six days earlier this month. Eliot Spitzer claims he’s not like Mark SanfordNEW YORK - Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer says that he is not similar to South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford. Embattled SC governor ruled out resigning, resolves to finish term despite affair scandalCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he’s not quitting — though he considered it — despite intense scrutiny and criticism over his affair with a woman from Argentina. Argentine woman confirms relationship with Sanford, but says she won’t discuss private mattersBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — South Carolina’s wandering governor didn’t give away her name when he confessed to having an affair with an Argentine woman, but Maria Belen Chapur has finally stepped forward. Argentine woman acknowledges relationship with South Carolina Gov. Mark SanfordBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A 41-year-old Argentine former reporter acknowledged having a relationship with South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, saying Sunday that widely published e-mail correspondence between the two was obtained from her account without permission. AP NewsBreak: SC governor says he considered resigning over affair; will try to restore trustSULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford gave thought to quitting, retreating from public scrutiny to rebuild his life as the scandal of his extramarital affair with an Argentinian woman came out, he told The Associated Press Sunday. Governor Sanford’s wife warned him not to travel to ArgentinaCOLUMBIA - Jenny Sanford, the wife of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, who has admitted to an extramarital affair, has said she had warned him not to travel to Argentina to visit his mistress. Governor Sanford’s beautiful Argentine mistress identified as Maria Belen ChapurNEW YORK - South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford’s Argentine mistress has been identified as Maria Belen Chapur, a 43-year-old divorcee and high-powered international businesswoman. AP News in BriefIran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions |