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Charleston Church Shooting Suspect, Dylann Storm Roof, Captured — CHARLESTON, S.C. — The man suspected of killing nine people at a prayer meeting at a historic black church in this city's downtown area was caught on Thursday some 200 miles away in North Carolina, local and federal officials said.

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Post and Courier:

Nine dead after ‘hate crime’ shooting at Emanuel AME — (Matthew Fortner/staff) Scene of church shooting at 9 p.m. at 110 Calhoun Street, site of Mother Emanuel AME Church. — The Post and Courier — A white gunman killed nine people during a prayer meeting at one of Charleston's oldest …

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WIS-TV:

Charleston church shooting suspect from Columbia area — The man accused of shooting and killing nine people in a downtown Charleston church on Wednesday night is from the Columbia area, according to law enforcement sources. — Law enforcement is pursuing 21-year-old Dylann Storm Roof, of Eastover.

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Katie Zavadski / The Daily Beast:

Everything Known About Charleston Shooting Suspect Dylann Roof — The man accused of killing nine inside a black church wore pro-apartheid flags, held ‘strong conservative beliefs,’ and made a ‘lot of racist jokes.’ — Police said they have arrested Dylann Storm Roof …

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Ashley Killough / CNN:

Charleston, South Carolina, church shooting 10 photos — Police close off a section of Calhoun Street near the scene of the shooting. — Hide Caption — 10 of 10 — Story highlights — Charleston, South Carolina (CNN)[Latest developments] — The suspect is in his early 20s, 5'9" in height. "

Judd Legum / ThinkProgress:

In Facebook Photo, Charleston Suspect Wears Flags Of Racist African States — The FBI has identified the suspect in the Charleston shooting as 21-year-old Dylann Roof. This is his Facebook photo: — CREDIT: Facebook — In the photo, he appears to be wearing the flags of two African countries when they were ruled by whites.

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Jamelle Bouie / Slate:

A Living Landmark — Charleston's Emanuel AME Church isn't just a church. It is a historic symbol of black resistance to slavery and racism. — On Wednesday night, a gunman—identified as 21-year-old Dylann Roof of Columbia, South Carolina—murdered nine people at a weekly prayer meeting …

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Chauncey Devega / Salon:
Charleston church massacre: The violence white America must answer for

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Arlette Saenz / ABC News:
President Obama Expresses ‘Deep Sorrow’ Over Charleston Church Shooting

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Brendan James / Talking Points Memo:
Republican State Sen. On Church Shooter: 'We've Got To Find This Jackass'

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Brendan James / Talking Points Memo:
Santorum Calls Charleston Shooting ‘Assault On Religious Liberty’

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WLTX-TV:
Church Shooting Suspect Arrested in Shelby, NC

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Sarah Kaplan / Washington Post:
For Charleston's Emanuel A.M.E. Church, shooting is another painful chapter in rich history

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Matthew Fortner / Post and Courier:
Nine shot, multiple fatalities reported in downtown church shooting

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Politico:
Authorities capture suspect in Charleston mass shooting

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Matt Higgins / CBS Atlanta:
Suspect In Deadly South Carolina Church Shooting Caught

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Andrew Shain / The State:
Sen. Clementa Pinckney killed at his church in mass shooting

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Alastair Jamieson / NBC News:
KKK Is Among 19 Hate Groups Operating in South Carolina

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Dan Bilefsky / New York Times:
Preaching Prodigy at 13, Pastor at 18, Lawmaker at 23

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NBC News:
Gunman at Large: Cops ID Church Massacre Suspect

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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:

Brian Williams breaks silence in Matt Lauer interview — Suspended NBC news anchor Brian Williams has broken his silence in an interview with his colleague Matt Lauer. — The sit-down with Lauer, the co-host of the “Today” show, was taped earlier this week, according to two people at NBC.

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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:

Brian Williams expected to stay at NBC — Brian Williams is down, but not out. — NBC and Williams have come to a tentative agreement that will keep Williams at the network after his six-month suspension ends in August. — The decision, described by people with knowledge of the plan …

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Lloyd Grove / The Daily Beast:

Why Is Brian Williams Good Enough for MSNBC, but Not NBC? — The suspended ‘Nightly News’ anchor is reportedly staying at 30 Rock—but going to work for NBC News's ratings-challenged corporate sibling. How the move raises even more awkward questions. — Suspended NBC Nightly News anchor …

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New York Times:
Brian Williams to Stay at NBC, but Not as News Anchor

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Ben Domenech / The Federalist:

Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Bastard, Patriot — Alexander Hamilton was a bastard. Indeed, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson never tired of calling him that - the ‘Bastard Brat of a Scots Pedlar’ who infuriated them time and again. They called him this for one reason above all …

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Jackie Calmes / New York Times:
Woman's Portrait Will Appear on the $10 Bill

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Jackie Wattles / CNNMoney:
Finally! Woman to be on new $10 bill

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Washington Post:
A woman will appear on redesigned $10 bill in 2020. Who will it be?

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Kimberly Hefling / Politico:

Scott Walker's latest target: College professors — As Republican Gov. Scott Walker prepares to campaign for president as the man who tamed Wisconsin's unions, he's targeting tenure protections for professors at public colleges and universities. — Getty

John McCormick / Bloomberg Business:
Scott Walker Forms ‘Testing the Waters’ Committee as He Nears Run

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Mark Preston / CNN:

First on CNN: GOP presidential hopefuls urged to reject same sex marriage — Washington (CNN)Candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination will be urged Thursday to sign a pledge promising to support a constitutional amendment defining marriage as being between one man and one woman.

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Scott Bauer / Associated Press:
Scott Walker takes another step toward presidential run

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Sahil Kapur / Bloomberg Business:
Republican Presidential Hopefuls to Make Their Pitch at Evangelical Summit

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New York Times:

Pope Francis, in Sweeping Encyclical, Calls for Swift Action on Climate Change — VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Thursday called for a radical transformation of politics, economics and individual lifestyles to confront environmental degradation and climate change, as his much-awaited papal encyclical blended …

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Rand Paul / Wall Street Journal:

Blow Up the Tax Code and Start Over — Apply a 14.5% flat tax to personal income and to businesses. Cut deductions. Watch the economy roar. — Some of my fellow Republican candidates for the presidency have proposed plans to fix the tax system. These proposals are a step in the right direction …

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Niall Stanage / The Hill:

Hillary Clinton crafts defense on tenure at State Department — Hillary Clinton has started to formulate a strategy on one of the thorniest issues she will face on the campaign trail: her tenure as President Obama's secretary of State. — Republicans have ripped Clinton's reign …

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Rachael Bade / Politico:
Hillary Clinton emails mentioning Benghazi kept from panel

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David Newton / ESPN:

Michael Oher gives negative review to effect ‘The Blind Side’ has had — 10h - NFL MICHAEL OHER KONY EALY CAM NEWTON GREG OLSEN CAROLINA PANTHERS + more — ESPN Panthers reporter David Newton says Carolina's primary summertime questions start with Michael Oher. Can he protect Cam Newton's blind side?