Gunman in Texas shooting had history of domestic violence

? Devin Patrick Kelley sent threatening texts to his mother-in-law before the shooting, in which he killed 26 people ? one as young as 18 months old.
? During the attack, Kelley fired an assault rifle as he walked down the center aisle during services, and then turned around and continued shooting on his way out.
? An official said Kelley had three gunshot wounds: one self-inflicted to his head, and two from an armed citizen ? one in his leg and one in his torso.
? The Air Force failed to report Kelley?s domestic violence conviction to the database used to conduct background checks on would-be gun purchasers, officials said.

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Make it stop: What we can do now about guns

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President Trump spoke in April at the NRA Leadership Forum in Atlanta. Trump told attendees: ?You came through for me, and I am going to come through for you. You have a true friend and champion in the White House.?

The NRA?s best friend is Donald Trump, but the group?s success has slowed

The National Rifle Association endorsed Donald Trump, who has strongly supported the group. But legislative wins remain elusive.

Johnnie Langendorff, who he said pursued the church shooting suspect, waited at the location where the gunman was found dead.

Man who pursued the shooter describes chase, gun battle

Johnnie Langendorff wove his truck at high speed through traffic while trying to catch the car of the fleeing suspect.

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Five years ago, Devin Kelley was discharged from the Air Force after he was convicted of assaulting his wife and breaking his infant stepson?s skull.

Foxborough, MA - 10/10/2017 - New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) and New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) at Patriots practice in Foxborough. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Jim McBride, Topic: 11Patriots Practice, LOID: 8.3.3993087091.

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK

Patriots? Stephon Gilmore expects to play against Broncos

The cornerback, out the past three games with a concussion, said he?s good to go Sunday night.

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According to Fox Sports? Jay Glazer, John Lynch asked Bill Belichick if he?d trade the Patriots? starting QB.

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ALEX SPEIER

What we learned about Alex Cora and his managerial style

Here are some initial takeaways from the introduction of the new Red Sox manager.

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After winning the New York marathon, Marblehead?s Shalane Flanagan returned to the finish line to hand out medals.

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A photo that quickly went viral shows President Trump?s motorcade passing Juli Briskman, who raised her middle finger in a show of defiance.

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Police are investigating a videotaped altercation where a University of Miami fan slapped an officer, who then punched her.

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The move reflects the company?s worries about potential competition from Amazon.

The offices of Appleby, an offshore law firm, in Hamilton, Bermuda. Appleby is a 119-year old company that has helped obscure the wealth of multinational companies and the superrich.

After a tax crackdown, Apple found a new shelter for its profits

The previously undisclosed story of Apple?s search for a new island tax haven is among the revelations emerging from a cache of secret corporate records.

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The shooting happened around 8 p.m. near the intersection of Massachusetts and Huntington avenues, police said.

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No, it wasn?t just you having trouble loading up that website.

Celtics 110, Hawks 107

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Kyrie Irving led the Cetlics with 35 points and seven assists.

BRUINS 5, WILD 3

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Boston built a 4-1 lead but Pastrank?s carelessness opened the door for a Wild rally.

KEVIN CULLEN

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The setting, a small church in a dusty rural town, was shocking. The fact that it happened at all isn?t.

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Students, professors, and alumni want Anthony Scaramucci removed from the advisory board for the Tufts? Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

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John Oliver took a serious turn as he pleaded with viewers not to let the president get away with brushing off charges.

Foliage outside the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center by Seaport District last month.

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Dave Epstein

Fall?s back: Weather should get more seasonable this week

Take one look at all the leaves still on the trees and you?ll know just how mild it?s been over the past month.

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Weiner started serving his sentence after surrending to authorities at the Devens Federal Medical Center.

Protesters speak to the film?s codirector, Jeremy Earp (left), in front of the Universalist Unitarian Church Sunday before the screening. (Bette Keva photo)

Palestinian film draws protest in Marblehead

About 30 people demonstrated against the Unitarian Universalist Church?s screening of a controversial film.

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