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August 12, 2014

Mass Protests Continue in Missouri over Police Killing of Michael Brown 
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In Ferguson, Missouri, protesters took to the streets for a third day to
demand justice after the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Michael
Brown. St. Louis County Police say Brown assaulted an officer and tried
to reach for his weapon. But witnesses say the unarmed African-American
teen was shot with his arms up as he tried to flee an officer's fire.
The FBI has opened an investigation into possible civil rights
violations. On Monday, police fired tear gas and beanbag rounds at
demonstrators, accusing them of throwing rocks. More than 1,000 people
packed into a church to observe a moment of silence. We'll have more on
the shooting after headlines.

 

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