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Shooting suspect Dylann Storm Roof was escorted from a courthouse in Shelby, N.C., on Thursday.

Police led suspected shooter Dylann Roof into a courthouse in Shelby, N.C., on Thursday.

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Police led suspected shooter Dylann Roof into a courthouse in Shelby, N.C., on Thursday.

Police stood near the vehicle that was driven by Dylann Storm Roof after he was arrested in Shelby, N.C.

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Police stood near the vehicle that was driven by Dylann Storm Roof after he was arrested in Shelby, N.C.

US Representative John Lewis (left) wiped his eye as members of Congress prayed outside US Capitol.

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US Representative John Lewis (left) wiped his eye as members of Congress prayed outside US Capitol.

Dylann Roof, 21, is suspected in the fatal shooting at a S.C. church.

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Dylann Roof, 21, is suspected in the fatal shooting at a S.C. church.

A group of local pastors and church goers prayed together for the victims at a church in Spartanburg, S.C.

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A group of local pastors and churchgoers prayed together for the victims at a church in Spartanburg, S.C.

President Obama (right) spoke about the shooting as Vice President Biden looked on.

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President Obama (right) spoke about the shooting as Vice President Biden looked on.

A photo taken outside the church appeared to show the suspect entering.

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A photo taken outside the church appeared to show the suspect entering.

Police manned a barricade behind the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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Police were seen behind the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

The church?s pastor, state Senator Clementa Pinckney, was killed in the shooting.

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The church?s pastor, state Senator Clementa Pinckney, was killed.

Police believe the attack is a hate crime.

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Police believe the attack is a hate crime.

Man with troubled history, antiblack views arrested in N.C.

A 21-year-old man accused of killing nine at a historic black church in Charleston waived extradition and right to counsel after being captured.

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The nine victims included a 54-year-old library worker and a 26-year-old recent college graduate.

Pastors and parishioners joined hands during a prayer vigil for the victims of the South Carolina shooting at 12th Baptist Church in Roxbury on Thursday.

Boston parishioners feel pain, anguish of S.C. attack

Stunned parishioners and pastors in Boston gathered to mourn that a sanctuary like theirs had become a scene of bloodshed.

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Dylann Roof?s black Facebook friends

The suspected killer?s Facebook page offers a cautionary tale about how virulent racism feeds itself in the era of social media.

The Rev. Jeffrey L. Brown (center).

Jeffrey L. Brown

Attack strikes at heart of black community

The church was violated because the issues of race and ethnicity have never been fully resolved, and change is coming.

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Campaign finance case underscores panel?s dysfunction

The investigation into Congressman Frank Guinta of N.H. illuminates the political gridlock within the Federal Election Commission.

Laura Dos Santos (center) followed her son's casket from the church.

Funeral held for 16-year-old killed on bike in Dorchester

Mourners wept during a song sung by Jonathan Dos Santos?s younger sister at St. Peter Parish.

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?Someone else started the boat,? the attorney for Charlestown lawyer Benjamin Urbelis said of the incident last month.

Governor Charlie Baker said Thursday that states should be entitled to decide whether to fly the Confederate flag at their capitols.

Baker apologizes for remarks on Confederate flag

Governor Charlie Baker earlier said states should be entitled to decide whether to fly the Confederate flag at their capitols.

State Street may face SEC lawsuit

Federal regulators may bring a suit against the Boston company over its use of consultants and lobbyists to win pension business.

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Stephen Crosby had been accused of working on the Eastern Mass. casino process after he recused himself.

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Pope Francis urges strong action on climate change

The pope blamed humanity?s ?unfettered greed? for increased pollution, inequality, and global warming.

Boston has highest US home ownership costs

Once you?ve taken care of the mortgage, the other expenses aren?t cheap, either.

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Clay Buchholz pitches Red Sox past Braves

Buchholz gave up two unearned runs over seven innings while Brock Holt played a role in three separate rallies.

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Sandoval benching just another headache for Red Sox

Pablo Sandoval was benched on Thursday for using his phone to ?like? photographs on Instagram during Wednesday?s game.

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The governor said Tom Brady donated the money to Best Buddies, a charity where he is a global ambassador.

Police seized more than $1.5 million in cash during the investigation.

Police, FBI target ?largest, most feared? gang in predawn raids

Law enforcement officials arrested 41 people and seized more than 30 weapons and more than $1 million in cash.

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Pope Francis was blunt and to the point: irresponsible abuse of the environment is an evil ?violence of the human heart.?

The Big Picture

A man kneels across the street from where police gather outside the Emanuel AME Church following a shooting on June 17 in Charleston, S.C.

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Shooting at Charleston church

Dylann Storm Roof, 21, allegedly killed nine people at a prayer meeting inside the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C.

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US Rep. John Lewis (left) wiped his eye as members of Congress congregated for a prayer circle honoring S.C. shooting victims outside US Capitol.

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The Winthrop Street Garage was condemned in 2013.

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Alexander Hamilton has been featured on the $10 bill since 1929.

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A portion of Tolman Manufacturing and Supply Co is along Dorchester Avenue where an Olympic Avenue has been proposed.

Olympic dreams for Dorchester Avenue
Tom Brady spoke at Salem State University May 7.

College?s payment to Brady puts focus on foundations

Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington is not willing to throw under the bus the players he signed as free agents.

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Angel Echavarria was released from custody in Salem Superior Court on May 18 after his murder conviction was vacated by a judge.

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David Ortiz says he wouldn?t agree to trade

?This is the team I?ll be with the rest of my career,? the Red Sox designated hitter said. ?I couldn?t do that to my family.?

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Khairullozhon Matanov failed to disclose contacts with the pair after the Marathon attack and deleted computer files.

Friend of Tsarnaev brothers gets 30 months in prison

Khairullozhon Matanov failed to disclose contacts with the pair after the Marathon attack and deleted computer files.

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The Patriots wrapped up their mandatory minicamp on Wednesday at Gillette Stadium.

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Boston 2024?s benefactors in the $100,000-and-up category include Sandy and Paul Edgerley.

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Brock Holt pumped his fist after recording a triple in the eighth inning, making him the first Red Sox player to hit for the cycle in 19 years.

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A day of minor miracles
Cardinal Bernard Law resigned in disgrace as Archbishop of Boston in late 2002 and continues to live in gilded retirement Rome.

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Vatican abuse tribunal has much work to do
Hillary Clinton addressed an audience Monday in Manchester, N.H.

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Hillary Clinton plays it safe
Rachel Dolezal (left) and Caitlyn Jenner.

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Dolezal, Jenner raise fundamental questions about identity
Fidelity?s Peter Lynch (left) had stock-picking star power, the likes of which doesn?t seem to exist in today?s mutual fund marketplace.

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Rachel Dolezal appeared Tuesday morning on the ?Today? show.

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(From left to right) John Kasich, Carly Fiorina, and Lindsey Graham.

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Kasich, Fiorina, Graham add variety to Romney?s Utah summit

Several contenders in the 2016 Republican presidential primary field sat down for interviews with Matt Viser.

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Mourners paid their respects outside Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

S.C. church has deep roots in African-American history

Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church has been set aflame, outlawed, and ravaged by earthquake.

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Fitbit soars in trading debut

Shares of Fitbit rose 55 percent in the first day of trading for the fitness tracking gear maker.

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Adam West: still Batman after all these years

Adam West is headlining this weekend?s Northeast Comic Con at Shriners Auditorium.

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The truth about date night

Is there a more fraught enterprise for parents of young kids?

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