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Local Official: Charleston Residents Somber In Wake Of 'Unthinkable' Shooting

For the latest on how Charleston, S.C., residents are reacting to the shooting at a local church, which killed nine people, Renee Montagne speaks with Charleston County Council member Henry Darby.

Authorities Arrest Suspect in South Carolina Church Shooting

Police say they have arrested Dylann Roof, the 21-year-old suspect, in Shelby, N.C. Robert Costa of The Washington Post joins Renee Montagne to offer the latest on the investigation.

The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., has overcome fire, earthquakes and hurricanes in its nearly 200-year history.

'Mother Emanuel' Church Suffers A New Loss In Charleston

The church that was the scene of Wednesday's mass shooting has survived a string of challenges, from racism to an earthquake. Emanuel took its current name at the end of the Civil War.

Hospital bills can be as painful as the injury that lands you there — especially if insurance doesn't cover the costs.

Surprise! Some Job-Based Health Plans Don't Cover Hospitalization

Better read the fine print of your health insurance policy. An unlucky woman in Minnesota learned her policy was woefully skimpy only after she fell while walking her dogs, and faced a $19,000 bill.

Supporters of free and open elections in Hong Kong march through the city streets ahead of a crucial vote on political reform in the city's Legislative Council.

Beijing Brushes Aside Hong Kong's Rejection Of Electoral Reform

Lawmakers in the territory voted down the central government's plan to present a hand-picked slate of candidates for a vote on Hong Kong's next leader. But China says it will go ahead anyway.

This clay facial reconstruction of Kennewick Man, who died about 8,500 years ago in what's now southeast Washington, was based on forensic scientists' study of the morphological features of his skull.

DNA Confirms Kennewick Man's Genetic Ties To Native Americans

The new evidence suggests the ancient skeleton is closely related to members of a Washington state tribe. The findings are likely to rekindle an old debate between scientists and Native Americans.

In Search Of Edible Weeds: Adventures In Urban Foraging By App

An expert forager has a video and an app for finding weeds to make the ultimate locally grown salad. But even a master foraging app might not lead an amateur to success.

<em>Who?</em> by Sharon Yang, 10, a fifth-grader in Brooklyn. Of this work, she says: "I put a lot of effort in my artwork to make the texture on the tree and the feathers on the owl."

Kids' Art Show Takes Over 2 Billboards In Times Square

Through the weekend, art by 23 public school students will be seen on two large billboards in the heart of New York City.

Alexander Hamilton is currently on the $10 bill.

Woman To Share Marquee On $10 Bill With Alexander Hamilton

A redesign of the denomination will add the portrait of an as-yet-undetermined famous American woman beginning in 2020.

NBC Names Lester Holt New Anchor Of Nightly News

TV Anchor Brian Williams will not be returning to the NBC Nightly News. He's officially being replaced by Lester Holt. Williams will move to cable on MSNBC.

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