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Nine people were shot and killed during a Bible study session at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Dylann Roof, Accused Charleston Church Shooter, Assaulted in Jail

Accused Charleston Church Shooter Assaulted in Jail

Roof faces the death penalty in upcoming trials in both federal and state courts.

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Attorneys for Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof File Death Penalty Challenge

S.C. Church Shooter's Lawyers File Death Penalty Challenge

Lawyers for Dylann Roof argue in a motion filed Monday that the death penalty and federal death penalty law are unconstitutional.

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Wife of Slain Charleston Pastor Clementa Pinckney Recounts His Last Moments

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Slain Charleston Pastor's Wife Recounts His Last Moments

Rev. Clementa Pickney was the pastor at Emanuel A.M.E. Church and was gunned down along with eight others during a bible study one year ago.

Charleston Church Shootings: Dylann Roof Wants to Waive Trial

But lawyers for the white supremacist accused of killing nine people at a black church say prosecutors are determined to bring him to trial.

Justice Department Will Seek Death Penalty for Alleged Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof

Roof is charged with nine counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

South Carolina Church Shooting Suspect's Friend, Joey Meek, to Plead Guilty

Joey Meek, 21, has agreed to plead guilty to lying to authorities and failure to report a crime.

Judge Delays Trial Against Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof Until January

A South Carolina judge has delayed the death penalty trial of Dylann Roof, who is charged with killing nine people at a Charleston church last year.

Friend of Charleston Church Massacre Suspect Receives Lower Bond

U.S. Magistrate Judge Shiva Hodges lowered Joey Meek's bond Thursday to $25,000, down from the $100,000 that was set after his arrest last month.

Federal Trial Delayed for Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof

Jury selection had been set to begin next month, but a U.S. district judge agreed to push the trial back until at least January.

Joseph Meek, Friend of Church Shooting Defendant Dylann Roof, Charged With Lying

Meek was due to appear in federal court on Friday for an arraignment.

Friend of Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof Arrested

The charges were not immediately available, but it was reported earlier this month he was under investigation for making false statements.

Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof 'Caught Us With Our Eyes Closed'

The gunman who ambushed a Charleston church Bible study group opened fire on them during a moment of quiet prayer, a survivor told NBC News.

Dylann Roof, Charleston Church Shooting Suspect, to Face Death Penalty: Prosecutors

Roof faces state charges including nine murder counts in the June 17 slayings at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Nashville Hotel Nixes Conference for Group Cited by Charleston Church Gunman

The Council of Conservative Citizens, which is categorized as a white supremacist hate group, is now scrambling to find a new venue.

AME Leader Reflects on Charleston, Sidesteps Gay Marriage in National Address

AME leader reflects on Charleston shootings, praises Black Lives Matter movement and sidesteps gay marriage in national address.

Accused South Carolina Church Shooter Dylann Roof Wants to Plead Guilty, Lawyer Says

Dylann Roof's lawyers don't want to make the offer until authorities decide whether they will seek the death penalty.

AG Lynch: Dylann Roof Indicted on 33 Counts, Hate Crime Charges

Dylann Roof, who said he shot nine people at a black church in Charleston was indicted on 33 counts, including hate crime charges.

Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof Appears in Court

A trial date was tentatively set for July 11, 2016, in the potential capitol murder case against Roof.

Dylann Roof's Gun Purchase Helped by Clerical Error

A clerical blunder was one of several oversights that permitted Dylann Roof to buy the firearm he used to kill nine people in a South Carolina church.

Nikki Haley Calls Extra Political Attention 'Painful'

Gov. Nikki Haley, R-SC, described her move into the national spotlight as "painful" because the focus should be on those who died in the Charleston tragedy.

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley Calls Roof's Background Check Failure an 'FBI Issue'

The governor of South Carolina said that Dylann Roof's background check failure was a federal problem & not a state one.

Mistakes in Dylann Roof's Background Check Fuel Gun Law Debate

Dylann Roof should not have been allowed to buy the gun he allegedly used to kill nine people in a Charleston church, the FBI said Friday.

FBI Says Dylann Roof Should Not Have Been Sold Gun

A top FBI officials said Dylann Roof should not have been able to purchase the gun used in South Carolina church shooting.

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The Confederate Flag Is Coming Down, But...

Black people in South Carolina still face real, systemic discrimination.

Charleston Families, Lawmakers Call for Gun Policy Reform

Family members of people who were killed by gun violence stood next to top Democrats as part of a call for stricter gun control measures on Wednesday.

Dylann Roof Indicted for Murder in Charleston Church Massacre

The 21-year-old is also the subject of a separate federal hate-crimes probe.

Dylann Roof's Sister Seeks Wedding Donations, then Abandons Campaign

The sister of accused Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof launched a campaign to raise money to cover the costs of her abandoned wedding.

'They Will Not Have Died in Vain': Funerals Held for Three Charleston Victims

"They will not have died in vain," South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said of the nine victims of the church massacre.

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Obama Among Thousand at Reverend Pinckney Funeral

Mourners joined in song and sorrow at the funeral for slain Charleston pastor and South Carolina State Senator Rev. Clementa Pinckney.

Man Who Lost Loved One in Sikh Temple Shooting Seeks to Unite After Tragedy

Pardeep Kaleka, whose father was killed in 2012, founded Serve 2 Unite, a nonprofit that works in the Milwaukee schools to foster peace through art.

President Obama Delivers Eulogy for Rev. Clementa Pinckney

Pinckney was one of nine people slain at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Consoler-in-Chief: Obama Again Comforts Nation After Shootings

From Aurora, Colorado to most recently, Charleston, South Carolina, President Obama has had to comment numerous times on deadly gun violence in America.

Mourners Pay Respects to Rev. Clementa Pinckney at Charleston's Emanuel AME Church

Pinckney was one of nine people fatally shot by alleged gunman Dylann Roof at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston June 17.

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SC Gov. Haley: Sharonda Singleton Helped Teach America Forgiveness

Gov. Nikki Haley briefly addressed members of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church during funeral services for Rev. Sharonda Singleton, one of the nine people killed in a shooting at neighboring Emanuel AME Church.

Ethel Lance and Sharonda Coleman-Singleton Remembered as Funerals Begin in Charleston

Police checked bags and dignitaries attended as services began for the nine victims of a gun rampage.

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Charleston Church Resumes Bible Study

Worshippers gathered for the first Wednesday Bible study at Emanuel AME Church since the shooting a week ago.

Charleston's Emanuel AME Church Resumes Bible Study With Tears and Laughter

Almost 100 people turned out for the first Wednesday Bible study at Emanuel AME Church since its pastor and eight others were killed a week ago.

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Protesters Disrupt Charleston Memorial

Marchers chanting "Never forgive, never forget!" converge on Emanuel A.M.E. church, interrupting group gathered to pay respects to massacre victims. WCBD's Travis Rice reports.

Charleston Shooting: Federal Public Defenders Appointed to Represent Dylann Roof

Federal public defenders have been appointed to represent Dylann Roof for the shooting deaths last week at an African-American church in South Carolina.

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Church Shooting Victim Rev. Pinckney Lies in Honor at SC Capitol

The late Rev. Pinckney was brought to lie in honor at the South Carolina State House, while a Confederate flag flew outside.

Pastor Clementa Pinckney's Body Carried Past Confederate Flag Into S.C. Capitol

He was one of nine victims of the church massacre in Charleston.

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Take it Down: Chorus to Remove Confederate Flag Grows Louder

Calls for taking down the Confederate flag from South Carolina's State House grounds in Columbia, have grown since the shooting in Charleston.

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Sen. Graham: Mississippi Should Also Redesign Its Flag

Senator and Presidential Candidate Lindsey Graham, who is behind a push to remove the Confederate flag from South Carolina's state capitol, explains why he feels it is time for Mississippi to remove the controversial emblem from its state flag.

U.S. House of Representatives Observes Moment of Silence for Charleston Victims

The moment of silence was led by Rep. Mark Sanford, a former governor of South Carolina, and the names of the nine victims were read.

Graham: Church Service Changed My Mind on Confederate Flag

Graham says it was the Sunday service at the church where nine people were killed that helped him conclude the Confederate flag needs to be removed from his state's Capitol.

Charleston Church Shootings: Police Release Video of Dylann Roof's Arrest

Police video shows the uneventful arrest of Dylann Roof, the white man accused of gunning down nine people at a black South Carolina church.

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Dylann Roof Arrest Caught on Dashcam Video

Dashcam video shows Charleston Church shooter Dylann Roof being taken into custody by police in Shelby, North Carolina.

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How Did Dylann Roof Buy Gun Despite Pending Drug Charge?

The accused Charleston shooter was able to purchase a gun even though he was facing a pending drug charge.

Charleston Church Gunman Dylann Roof Bought Pistol Locally: Officials

Law enforcement officials say the transaction was entirely legal, despite a pending drug charge.

Inspired by Injustice, Politicians Speak Boldly on Race

American politicians, from Republicans in South Carolina to President Barack Obama, are increasingly addressing issues of race in frank terms.

Don't Blame Us for Church Shootings, Council of Conservative Citizens Says

A group cited in a manifesto purportedly written by Dylann Roof said it is not "responsible for the actions" of people "educated" by its website.

'Never Want to Offend': Walmart Pulls Confederate Flag Merchandise

Confederate-themed goods vanished from Walmart's website as the company said it was pulling the merchandise after the Charleston church shootings.

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Gov. Haley: 'It's Time to Remove the Flag from the Capitol Grounds'

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says, "Today, we are here in a moment of unity in our state, without ill will to say it's time to remove the flag from our capitol grounds."

Obama to Deliver Eulogy for Slain S.C. Pastor Clementa Pinckney

President Barack Obama will deliver the eulogy for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, one of nine people killed in the South Carolina church shootings.

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Hear People React to Obama's Podcast Interview on Racism in the U.S.

Days after a deadly shooting in Charleston, President Obama gave a wide-ranging interview on race in the U.S. Here's how people are reacting.

Obama Uses N-Word, Says Slavery Still 'Casts a Long Shadow'

President Barack Obama said the United States has not overcome its history of racism and is using the N-word to make his case.

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Thousands Join Unity Rally in Charleston

Thousands of people spanned the Ravenel bridge connecting Mount Pleasant with Charleston, South Carolina, in a show of support for the nine people killed in the church shooting.

Bishop of Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof's Family Says 'They Are Grieving'

Rev. Herman Yoos told NBC News that he visited the Roof family at their home Saturday, and they decided to attend church as they grieved.

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Roof Family Pastor Praises Charleston Families

Reverend Herman R. Yoos ministered to the family of Dylann Roof and praises the forgiveness show by the families of the 9 victims in Charleston.

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Parishioners Clean Site of Grisly Church Killings

Parishioners cleaned a room in the basement of the Emanuel A.M.E. Church on Sunday where a pastor and eight others were killed in a mass shooting.

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After Massacre, Sunday Service Begins With Cheers at Emanuel AME

A roaring crowd of churchgoers cheers Rev. Norvel Goffas he begins Sunday service inside the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., after nine people were shot to death during a bible study.

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Charleston Unites as Church Opens Doors for Sunday Service

The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church opened its doors for Sunday service as they continue to grieve the shooting death of nine members.

Charleston Shooting: Church Reopens For 'Healing' Service

The historic church where nine people were shot dead reopened its doors early Sunday, with thousands lining up to attend an emotional service.

Dylann Roof Said He Wanted to 'Do Something Crazy' Before Charleston Church Shooting

Joey Meek said he had never heard Roof say anything racist except for one night when Roof was drinking vodka heavily.

Charleston Church to Hold Sunday Service After Shooting

"We will not let this little person that did this horrible act, we will not let this destroy us," one parishioner said.

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Dylann Roof Friend: I Don't Remember Him Having Hate Toward Anyone

Joey Meek, who has known Charleston Church shooting suspect Dylann Roof since they were young teens, describe the person he knows and also discusses some of the events leading up to the shooting at Emanuel AME Church.

Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof Was Loner Caught in 'Internet Evil': Family

Relatives of Dylann Roof, the 21-year-old charged with killing nine people at a church, said that he was quiet and shy, but a "sweet" person.

Judge Who Presided Over Dylann Roof Bond Hearing Was Reprimanded for Racial Slur

Charleston County Magistrate James Gosnell Jr. made the comments during a court hearing over a decade ago.

Hillary Clinton After Charleston Shooting: Race Remains 'Deep Fault Line'

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Saturday echoed president Barack Obama's call for "common sense" gun reforms after a fatal church shooting.

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Hillary Clinton on Church Shooting: 'My Heart is Bursting For Them'

Speaking at a conference on U.S. Mayors, Hillary Clinton addresses the church shooting in Charleston, S.C., the need for gun control, and the American with racism.

Racist Website Appears to Belong to Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof

The site shows a stone-faced Dylann Roof holding weapons, visiting a cemetery for Confederate soldiers, and burning an American flag.

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Memorial in front of Charleston Church Grows

Memorial grows in front of an historical black church where for nine people were killed when a gunman opened fire.

With Washington Stymied, It's Up to the States to Pass Gun Reform

As President Obama expresses frustration over Washington politics, gun policy reform has increasingly moved to the nation's state legislatures.

Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof Hinted of Attack, Friend Says

The white man accused of gunning down nine people at a historic black church allegedly mentioned carrying out an attack a week before the murders.

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Charleston Mayor Wants Museum Exhibit To Honor Emanuel AME Church

Mayor Joseph Riley Jr. says the exhibit will focus specifically on Emanuel AME Church and will be dediicated to the pastor and the eight parishioners killed in the shooting.

Charleston Church Shooting: Thousands Gather to Honor Victims

"We must keep the emotion that we feel so strongly now," Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. told those who gathered in a sports arena Friday night.

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Obama: Gun Violence 'Far to Common Place' in US

Speaking at a conference of Mayors, President Obama calls gun safety reform.

Charleston Church Shooting: Dylann Roof's Family Expresses 'Shock, Grief' Over Killings

The family of Dylann Roof on Friday gave condolences for the victims of Wednesday's rampage at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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Her Son Was Shot. He Died on His Birthday. Now She's Speaking Out.

One day after a shooting in Charleston killed nine people, victims of gun violence attended a photo exhibit organized by Everytown for Gun Safety.

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People Express Outrage Over Confederate Flag

Some are upset that the Confederate flag is still flying high at the statehouse in Columbia, South Carolina following this week's shooting.

Charleston Church Shooting: Families of Victims Address Dylann Roof at Bond Hearing

Many expressed forgiveness for Dylann Roof, 21, who was welcomed to Bible study with 12 parishioners before opening fire.

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'We Have Seen Too Many Tragedies Like This,' Michelle Obama Says

First lady Michelle Obama comments on the Charleston church shooting tragedy.

Dylann Roof 'Almost Didn't Go Through' With Charleston Church Shooting

Roof, 21, is expected at a bond hearing via closed circuit television at 2 p.m. ET Friday.

South Carolina's Confederate Flag Not Lowered to Half-Staff After Massacre

A Confederate flag on statehouse grounds has been kept flying high following Wednesday's shooting. It's not an oversight, according to reports.

Sharonda Coleman-Singleton's Son Forgives Charleston Church Gunman

The son of one the Charleston church shooting victims said his family has forgiven the killer.

Charleston Church Shooting: Mother Emanuel Hope Fund Gets First Donations

Donations poured in to a fund established to provide for the needs of the families of the nine people killed Wednesday at a church in Charleston.

Charleston Church Shooting: Felecia Sanders Played Dead, Hid Granddaughter

A woman survived the massacre at a historic black church in Charleston by playing dead and laying atop her granddaughter to protect her.

Charleston Church Shooting: Nagging Thought Led Woman to Report Dylann Roof Sighting

Debbie Dills said a nagging doubt: "What if?" led her to make a phone call that led to the capture of Dylann Roof, suspected in 9 killings.

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Massacres in America: A Look Back at Obama's Remarks

From Aurora, Colorado to most recently, Charleston, South Carolina, President Obama has had to comment numerous times on deadly gun violence in America.

Charleston Church Shooting Leaves Jon Stewart Jokeless

In an uncharacteristic 5 1/2-minute monologue, Stewart said the nation has a "gaping racial wound that will not heal, yet [we] pretend doesn't exist."

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Vigils for Charleston Victims Held Around the Country

People gathered to mourn the victims of the Charleston church shooting in cities around the country from Seattle to Atlanta.

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Mourners Gather To Honor Victims in Charleston

Mourners gathered to comfort each other and to grieve at a church in Charleston, South Carolina. NBC's Jay Gray reports.

Charleston Church Shooting: Fear Mustn't Dull Churches' Mission, Pastors Say

Ministers of many faiths across America were intent Friday on getting out a clear message in response to the South Carolina church shooting.

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Memorial Forms Outside Charleston Church

Mourners have created a makeshift memorial honoring the shooting victims at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston.

Florist Heading to Work Spotted Alleged Church Gunman Dylann Roof

Debbie Dills spotted the car and called a man who called police, leading to the arrest. "We just did our jobs as Christians and citizens," she said.

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Fellow Reverend Mourns Clementa Pinckney: "My Heart Just Melted"

Rev. Dr. Lanel Guyton, a friend and fellow A.M.E. reverend of Clementa Pinckney, remembers him as an uplifting spirit.

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Charleston Church Shooting Suspect Escorted From Police Station

Suspected Charleston church gunman Dylann Roof is escorted from Shelby Police Station into patrol car.

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Church Gunman Reportedly Said: 'I have to do it'

Sylvia Johnson, a cousin of church shooting victim Pastor Clementa Pinckney says she spoke with one of the survivors "and she said that he had reloaded five different times... and he just said 'I have to do it. You rape our women and you're taking over our country. And you have to go.'"

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Coroner Releases Names of Dead in Church Shooting

Charleston County coroner Rae Wooten releases the names of the nine people shot at a church in Charleston, S.C.

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Gun Control Talk Resurfaces in D.C. in Wake of Charleston Shootings

President Obama and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid talk about guns falling into the hands of violent people after Wednesday's mass shooting in Charleston, S.C.

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