The Charleston Story: A Knotted Mix Of Race, Grace And Injustice
The story "The Holy City" tells itself, which sometimes emphasizes faith and forgiveness and underplays racism, now includes the conviction of Dylann Roof.
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North Carolina Governor Signs Law Limiting Power Of His Successor
Gov. Pat McCrory, a Republican, lost in November to Democrat Roy Cooper. The law leaves the new administration weaker, in particular, on a key board that oversees elections.
S.C. Church Shooting Trial Moves To Penalty Phase
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty after Dylann Roof, who is white, was convicted in the shooting deaths of nine black parishioners of Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., last year.
Judge Blocks Texas Rule That Would Require Burial Or Cremation Of Fetal Tissue
The rule was written to apply to all miscarriages and abortions and was due to take effect Dec. 19. A hearing on a lawsuit filed by abortion-rights groups is set for early January.
North Carolina Legislature Could Bring About Dramatic Change
A special session of the North Carolina legislature could change the political landscape there. Republican lawmakers are trying to significantly reduce the power of the incoming Democratic governor.
Jury Finds Dylann Roof Guilty In S.C. Church Shooting
A jury in Charleston, S.C., has found Roof guilty on all 33 federal hate crime counts for murdering nine people in the basement of a historically black church in 2015. He could be sentenced to death.
MAILBAG: Could 'Faithless Electors' Keep Donald Trump Out Of The White House?
A reader asks about the argument that electors should deliver the presidency to Hillary Clinton, who won the popular vote. They could, but they won't.
Webpages Linked To Pizzeria Shooting Go Dark Even As Prosecution Moves Forward
Some text and videos that spread false information about a Washington, D.C., pizza restaurant were taken down after a man went there with a gun to "self-investigate."
Testimony Concludes After Jury Hears Survivor In Dylann Roof Trial
Testimony concluded Wednesday in the trial of Dylann Roof after jurors heard the testimony of Polly Sheppard, who survived the shooting at a church in Charleston, S.C.
Final Arguments Set To Begin In Charleston Church Massacre Trial
Wednesday was the last of six days of testimony from criminal investigators and people who witnessed the murder of nine worshippers in 2015. The man accused of the shooting said he would not testify.