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What to know about 'outside agitators' cops say are co-opting Columbia protests
About 50% of those arrested were not affiliated with Columbia or City College.
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A candidate seeking the Republican nomination for a central North Carolina congressional seat has announced she’s suspending her campaign days before her primary runoff election
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What to know about 'outside agitators' cops say are co-opting Columbia protests
About 50% of those arrested were not affiliated with Columbia or City College.
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LAPD declares city-wide tactical alert as police remove UCLA encampment
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Military service for those with autism comes with unique roadblocks
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Contempt hearing puts renewed focus on Trump's rhetoric during hush money trial
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Authorities arrest suspect in killing of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca
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5th victim's body recovered in Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
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UCLA cancels classes after campus protests turn violent
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