South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley Calls for Removal of Confederate Flag From State Capitol

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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley called for the removal of the Confederate flag from the grounds of the state Capitol Monday.

"Today, we are here in a moment of unity in our state, without ill will, to say it is time to move the flag from the Capitol grounds," Haley said during a news conference attended by Republican senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott and other state leaders. The announcement was met by applause and cheers from those in attendance. More...