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Prisoners getting bogus tax returns from IRS
(CNN) – For some convicted criminals, a life of crime doesn't stop behind bars. We found one South Florida prison where half of the inmates were trying to rip off the IRS and collect your tax dollars. Even worse, it's happening all over the nation and it's been going on for decades. Our John Zarrella reports for part one of the AM original series, "Scammed." Watch 
DEA finds first true drug submarine
(CNN) – Drug smugglers have used planes, speedboats and even human "mules." Now, DEA agents say they have found in a swamp in Ecuador the first completely submersible drug submarine. Similar vessels found before have only peeked above the surface. This discovery is a sign that traffickers are taking the battle even deeper. Jay Bergman is a regional director for the DEA and oversees all investigations in Columbia and Ecuador. He joined us on Wednesday's American Morning to discuss the implications of the find. Watch
A look at the surprising, Cold War-era espionage plot
(CNN) – Most of the 11 people suspected in the alleged Russian spy ring lived all-American lives, with spouses, successful careers and children. The FBI says it was all a part of an elaborate cover to gather U.S. intelligence. But what exactly were they after? And what did they manage to get? To help answer some of those questions, we were joined on Wednesday's American Morning by Oleg Kalugin, the former chief of KGB foreign counterintelligence.
Striking redhead linked to spy ring
(CNN) – 11 people are suspected of being secret agents for Russia. The FBI says they've been operating in "deep cover" for more than a decade, living seemingly normal lives. Our Deb Feyerick takes a closer look at some of the accused.
Feds arrest 10 accused of being Russian agents
(CNN) – Less than a week after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited the United States, the Justice Department announced Monday that 10 people were arrested on charges of being Russian agents involved in a long-term mission in the country. Another suspect was still being sought. Jamie Smith is a former CIA officer who now runs a private intelligence firm. He joined us on Tuesday's American Morning to give us a closer look at the case.
Exclusive tour of van der Sloot's cell
(CNN) – Aruban authorities want Natalee Holloway's father to put the ongoing search for his daughter on-hold while police in Peru try to learn more about Holloway's disappearance. Joran van der Sloot – arrested twice in Holloway's disappearance – is being held in Lima. Investigators say he confessed to killing 21-year-old Stephany Flores. In Session's Jean Casarez from the Tru TV network gets a firsthand look inside the jail cell van der Sloot calls home these days. Watch
Read more: Arubans urge Holloway's father to delay search during Peruvian probe
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