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New York Times:
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 …
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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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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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. "
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Arlette Saenz / ABC News:
President Obama Expresses ‘Deep Sorrow’ Over Charleston Church Shooting … President Obama expressed “deep sorrow” this afternoon over the deadly shooting at a historic predominantly black church in Charleston. — “There is something particularly heartbreaking about a death happening …
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Brendan James / Talking Points Memo:
Santorum Calls Charleston Shooting ‘Assault On Religious Liberty’ — Presidential candidate and former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) on Thursday called the attack by a white gunman on a historic black church in Charleston, S.C. part of a broader assault on “religious liberty” in America.
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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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Brendan James / Talking Points Memo:
Republican State Sen. On Church Shooter: 'We've Got To Find This Jackass'
Republican State Sen. On Church Shooter: 'We've Got To Find This Jackass'
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Political Wire
Chauncey Devega / Salon:
Charleston church massacre: The violence white America must answer for
Charleston church massacre: The violence white America must answer for
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WLTX-TV:
Church Shooting Suspect Arrested in Shelby, NC
Church Shooting Suspect Arrested in Shelby, NC
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Carimah Townes / ThinkProgress:
Fox And Friends Say More Guns Would Have Stopped The Charleston Church Massacre
Fox And Friends Say More Guns Would Have Stopped The Charleston Church Massacre
Ahiza Garcia / Talking Points Memo:
Gov. Haley Breaks Down: ‘The Heart And Soul Of South Carolina Was Broken’ (VIDEO)
Gov. Haley Breaks Down: ‘The Heart And Soul Of South Carolina Was Broken’ (VIDEO)
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The Bob and Chez Show
Matt Higgins / CBS Atlanta:
Suspect In Deadly South Carolina Church Shooting Caught
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
Sen. Clementa Pinckney killed at his church in mass shooting
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Politico:
Authorities capture suspect in Charleston mass shooting
Authorities capture suspect in Charleston mass shooting
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Matthew Fortner / Post and Courier:
Nine shot, multiple fatalities reported in downtown church shooting
Nine shot, multiple fatalities reported in downtown church shooting
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Alastair Jamieson / NBC News:
KKK Is Among 19 Hate Groups Operating in South Carolina
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
Preaching Prodigy at 13, Pastor at 18, Lawmaker at 23
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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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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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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Brian Williams expected to stay at NBC
Brian Williams expected to stay at NBC
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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 — WASHINGTON — Growing numbers of Americans are going cashless, but demands to finally put a woman on paper currency persist. And now the Treasury has announced that a portrait of a woman, to be determined soon, will grace the $10 bill.
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Jackie Wattles / CNNMoney:
Finally! Woman to be on new $10 bill
Finally! Woman to be on new $10 bill
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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
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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 …
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
Hillary Clinton emails mentioning Benghazi kept from panel
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