According to reports Monday morning, armed militants with the extremist group Boko Haram have continued to abduct young girls in Nigeria.
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In St. Louis, A Rally And Protests Over Police Shootings
Responding to a call to gather in St. Louis for a weekend event called Ferguson October, more than 1,000 people are hitting the city’s streets to protest the recent killing of young black men by police.
Hong Kong Leader Says Government Will Meet With Demonstrators
Hong Kong’s leader said today that his government has agreed to hold a dialogue with pro-democracy student activists to discuss reforms, but that such a discussion must take place within the context of Chinese law.
What’s At Stake For Hong Kong?
Masses of pro-democracy protesters continue to pack the streets in Hong Kong, defying police who have responded with tear gas.
Hong Kong Police Use Tear Gas On Large Pro-Democracy Protest
Police in riot gear have been deployed to the streets of Hong Kong, where thousands of protesters are calling for free elections. Police used tear gas and pepper spray to try to clear the city’s central business and government district.
San Diego School District’s New 18-Ton Armored Vehicle Creates Stir
The San Diego Unified School District has acquired an MRAP, or mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle.
One Month Later: Michael Brown’s Family Calls For Arrest
The family of Michael Brown issued a new call for the police officer who shot and killed the 18-year-old to be arrested Tuesday.
Ferguson Police Tactics Draw Justice Department Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice will launch an investigation into police tactics in Ferguson, Mo., with a focus on looking for a pattern or practice of discriminatory policing.
32 Teens Escape From Nashville-Area Detention Center
Police near Nashville spent the night raking the city with dogs and helicopters in search for 32 teens who escaped from a detention center in Bordeaux, Tenn.
Obama Orders Review Of Transfers Of Military Surplus To Local Police
President Obama has ordered a review of federal programs that supply local law enforcement agencies with military weapons and equipment after concerns over how the police handled unrest in Ferguson, Mo., in the aftermath of the shooting death of Michael Brown.