Protests mark Ferguson anniversary amid arrests and calm
In Ferguson Missouri police detained more than 20 protesters during demonstrations marking the first anniversary of Michael Brown's fatal shooting. Police reported pepper spray used on crowds, with no major injuries and no looting. Authorities declared a state of emergency and stepped up security. Notable activists Cornel West DeRay McKesson and Johnetta Elzie joined in arrests outside courts. Four officers were placed on leave after a shootout incident involving Tyrone Harris Jr.
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Oath Keepers bring guns to Ferguson protests
In Ferguson Missouri an armed group calling itself Oath Keepers joined demonstrators and police on city streets. The group, described by the SPLC as anti government, is led by Stewart Rhodes. Police and residents criticized the display as unnecessary and inflammatory.
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West mining spill exposes western pollution in rivers
The Animas River turn orange activity reveals a broader legacy of mine pollution across the West. Tens of thousands of old mines may leach contaminants into waterways as EPA and state officials face calls to tighten enforcement and cleanup. University of Colorado experts warn that many mines, some abandoned, contribute sulfuric acids and toxins, with treatment costs reaching up to one million dollars annually per site.
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Federal report shows 7 million fewer uninsured this year
The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics releases early National Health Interview Survey results based on 26 121 people showing uninsured Americans drop from 36 million last year to 29 million in Q1. The report notes ACA influence but does not analyze causes.
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