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Protesters Mark A Solemn Thanksgiving Day At Standing Rock
Crowds swelled over the holiday at a Native American protest over an oil pipeline in North Dakota, but encounters with police remained peaceful.
Upstream From Standing Rock, Tribes Balance Benefits, Risks Of Oil Industry
Hours from Standing Rock, N.D., is another reservation, in the the Bakken oilfield's sweet spot. Drilling has brought in millions of dollars, but the tribes have environmental worries, too.
Woman Injured At Standing Rock Protest Might Lose Arm, Family Says
Sophia Wilansky, a 21-year-old protester, has been hospitalized with a gruesome injury. Protesters say it was caused by a police concussion grenade; police say they have not been using grenades.
The Standing Rock Resistance Is Unprecedented (It's Also Centuries Old)
Many say the Dakota Access Pipeline resistance is beyond anything they've experienced before. But there are preludes in Native American history, and you don't have to look too far back to find them.