Following the grand jury’s decision not to indict Darren Wilson, Ferguson residents are hoping to take this Thanksgiving to grow and heal their community — and give thanks to one another.
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Ferguson, Mo., Braces For More Protests After Night Of Violence
The unrest followed a grand jury’s decision Monday not to charge police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in August. More protests are planned for today.
Ferguson Grand Jury Will Reportedly Meet Again Monday
As a grand jury considers whether Ferguson, Mo., police officer Darren Wilson should face criminal charges over the shooting death of Michael Brown, 18, many in the St. Louis suburb are calling for calm, even as they prepare for what could be a sharp public reaction to the jury’s decision.
Fresh Clashes In Ferguson, Mo., As National Guard Arrives
National Guard troops moved in by Gov. Jay Nixon didn’t get involved, and the officer in charge of security in Ferguson said police came under fire and were targeted by Molotov cocktails.
Janice Sheufelt: “There isn’t a harder or longer race”
Juneau’s Janice Sheufelt is back in the capital city with her second consecutive Race Across America title in hand
Ga., Mo. Inmates Put To Death; First Since Botched Oklahoma Execution
A Georgia inmate convicted of rape and murder has become the first person to be executed in the U.S. since the botched lethal injection of a prisoner in Oklahoma.
Rams Pick Michael Sam, First Openly Gay Player Drafted In NFL
In the seventh round of the NFL draft the St. Louis Rams have picked Michael Sam, making him the first openly gay player to be drafted by a pro football team.
U.S. Agency Backs Down In Standoff With Cattle Rancher
Cliven Bundy, a Nevada rancher who refuses to pay grazing fees for the use of federally protected land, seems to have won at least a reprieve in his fight against the Bureau of Land Management.
UConn Women Win, Making School Center Of College Hoops World
By routing Notre Dame 79-58 Tuesday night in Nashville, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team won its ninth NCAA championship — which means that coach Geno Auriemma is no longer tied with legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt for the most titles among women’s coaches.
VIDEO: Warm Reception As NBA’s Jason Collins Makes History
By checking in during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the newest member of the Brooklyn Nets became the first openly gay man to play for a team in one of the nation’s four major professional sports.