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A police officer in Ferguson, Mo., stands guard as protests turned violent following Monday night's announcement of the grand jury's decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

Community Activists Question Timing Of Grand Jury Announcement

8:17pm November 25, 2014

by Laura Sullivan

Some of those who attended planning meetings with local officials blamed police and the county attorney's office for fueling the unrest by making the finding public at night and with little warning.

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What We Can Learn From Ferguson, Missouri

5:54pm November 25, 2014

by Emily McCord

As the nation digests the news coming out of Missouri, a local law professor who studies police culture says there are lessons that can be learned from it, but says reports of violence are overshad

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Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said that parts of Ferguson were "a heartbreaking sight" Tuesday, with residents afraid to go outside.

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Missouri Governor Adds 'Significantly' To National Guard In Ferguson

5:43pm November 25, 2014

by Bill Chappell

"Last night, criminals intent on lawlessness and destruction terrorized this community," Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said, adding that there will be 2,200 National Guardsmen in the region tonight.

This undated photo released by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office on Monday shows Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson during his medical examination after he fatally shot Michael Brown.

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Ferguson Documents: The Physical Evidence

4:53pm November 25, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Officer Darren Wilson fired a total of 12 shots during his Aug. 9 encounter with 18-year-old Michael Brown. Of those, at least six hit Brown, killing him, evidence released Monday showed.

Ferguson Documents: What The Witnesses Saw

2:06pm November 25, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

The big questions in this case include whether police Officer Darren Wilson felt threatened and whether Michael Brown had his hands up. Witnesses differ on what they say they saw.

A business burns during rioting Monday night in Ferguson, Mo.

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Crowds Confront Police, Businesses Burn In Ferguson Chaos

9:07am November 25, 2014

by Elise Hu

Vandalism, violence and a dozen fires broke out in pockets of St. Louis County, Mo., in the tense hours following a grand jury's decision not to indict the officer who fatally shot Michael Brown.

People stand in prayer after a peaceful march on Aug. 20 in Ferguson, Mo., to protest the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

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Ferguson Timeline: Grief, Anger And Tension

9:48pm November 24, 2014

by Scott Neuman

A look at the chronology of events leading to a grand jury's decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

Michael Brown Sr., the father of 18-year-old Michael Brown who was shot dead by a police officer, distributes Thanksgiving turkeys Saturday to neighbors where his son was killed in Ferguson, Mo., this past August.

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Ferguson Grand Jury Will Reportedly Meet Again Monday

6:03pm November 22, 2014

by Bill Chappell

A community is holding its breath, awaiting a decision on whether to charge police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown, 18. Brown's family is calling for calm.

Attorney General Eric Holder, pictured Sept. 4, says

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Holder Calls For Calm As Ferguson Grand Jury Decision Looms

3:49pm November 21, 2014

by Carrie Johnson

In a newly released video, Attorney General Eric Holder has messages for law enforcement agents as well as for those protesting the police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

Dontey Carter (from left), Mel Moffitt, Lenard Smith, Ned Alexander and Allen Frazier are all members of the Lost Voices group, formed after Michael Brown's death in August. They say they want to ensure justice for Michael Brown and other unarmed individu

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With Ferguson Protests, 20-Somethings Become First-Time Activists

11:18am October 24, 2014

by Cheryl Corley

Near Ferguson, Mo., young people are taking the lead in protesting police brutality. Many say they had never considered activism before, but saw Michael Brown's shooting death as a call to action.

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