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Activist who targeted Dakota Access Pipeline sentenced after terrorism enhancement
A federal judge last week ordered Ruby Montoya, a 32-year-old climate activist, to serve six years in prison for her role in damaging the Dakota Access Pipeline
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Over 380,000 gallons of oil spill from Keystone pipeline
More than 380,000 gallons of oil have spilled from a leak in the Keystone pipeline in North Dakota this week, officials said.
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Meet the youths at the heart of the Standing Rock protests against the Dakota Access pipeline
For months, the International Indigenous Youth Council, known for its commitment to peaceful action, has helped steer the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's efforts to halt the Dakota Access pipeline.
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Judge denies tribes' motion seeking to temporarily halt Dakota Access pipeline
Oil could flow through the pipeline as soon as next week.
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Standing Rock fight comes to Washington for multiday protest
Indigenous activists erected a tipi camp beside the Washington Monument today.
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Keystone pipeline won't have to use American steel, despite Trump's repeated promises
Trump has said Keystone steel "comes from the U.S., or we're not building it."
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Trump administration withdraws legal memo that found 'ample legal justification' to halt Dakota Access pipeline
The legal opinion was withdrawn two days before an easement was approved.
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Dakota Access pipeline protest site cleared after police in riot gear enter main camp
Forty-six people were arrested today, authorities said.
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Authorities move into Dakota Access Pipeline protest camp
The deadline to evacuate the Oceti Sakowin camp was Wednesday at 2 p.m.
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Dakota pipeline builder says oil could flow in as little as 2 weeks
Announcement comes amid legal battle between company and Indian tribes.
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Dakota Access pipeline protesters meet with authorities over emergency evacuation order
Dakota Access pipeline protesters at the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe reservation in North Dakota met with state representatives Thursday.
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North Dakota governor issues emergency evacuation order for Dakota Access Pipeline protest camp
The camp needs to be evacuated by February 22.
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Standing Rock Sioux Ask Court to Halt Dakota Access Pipeline Construction
Tribe joins a motion filed Thursday by Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
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Tribes fighting the Dakota Access pipeline lose bid to immediately pause construction
A judge found no irreparable harm to the tribes if construction goes on.
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Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Files 1st Legal Challenge Over Dakota Access Pipeline Easement
A Native American tribe has filed the first legal challenge to block the nearly finished Dakota Access Pipeline from moving forward.
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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Vows to Challenge Latest Army Corps Decision on Dakota Access Pipeline
Opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline believe the easement cannot be granted legally at this time.
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Army Will Grant Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline
The controversial final phase of the pipeline has been on hold.
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Why the Dakota Access Pipeline May Not Proceed Imminently Despite Presidential Memo
The Army said it has not yet granted the easement needed to finish the pipeline.
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Dakota Access Pipeline Decision Could Come This Week: Army Corps of Engineers
A court hearing is scheduled for early next week.
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Army Corps of Engineers Closing Dakota Pipeline Protest Camp
Record levels of snow are expected in the area, which could compromise safety.
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Dakota Access Seeks to Shield 'Sensitive' Info to Protect Pipeline From Possible Terrorist Attack: Court Docs
The company seeks to protect the pipeline from potential terrorists.
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76 'Rogue' Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Arrested After Refusing to Vacate Camp
About 76 "rogue" protesters were arrested Wednesday near the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota, authorities said.
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'Rogue' North Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Ordered to Vacate New Camp
About 20 protesters were arrested after refusing to disperse from the property.
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Trump Moves to Advance Keystone XL, Dakota Access Pipelines
The actions drew applause from pipeline supporters, condemnation from opponents.
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Native American Solar Energy Visionary Equips Standing Rock Protesters With Green Technology
ABC News photographed Red Cloud’s visit in December to the Standing Rock Reservation where he installed solar air furnaces to help keep protesters warm.
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How Donald Trump Could Overturn the Dakota Access Pipeline Decision if He Wanted To
Army Corps has denied the easement needed to finish the controversial pipeline.
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Dakota Access Pipeline Protests Resume After Brief Celebration of Army Corps' Decision
Protesters have been ordered to leave the area by today.
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Stars Celebrate Dakota Pipeline Protesters' Victory
Stars cheer decision by Army to deny approval for Dakota Access Pipeline.
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Army Corps Will Not Grant Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline Crossing
At least 2,000 veterans arrived at the protests this afternoon.
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At Least 2,000 Veterans Arrive at Standing Rock to Protest Dakota Pipeline
Authorities have warned that protesters would be arrested starting Monday.
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Showdown Looms at Dakota Access Pipeline Protest as Vets, Civil Rights Observers Converge Before Evacuation Deadline
As evacuation deadline looms, veterans and civil rights observers converge.
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Shailene Woodley Joins Dakota Access Protesters on Thanksgiving
Actress criticized the holiday and treatment of Native Americans over centuries.
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Thanksgiving at Dakota Access Protest: Jane Fonda Serves Dinner to Demonstrators
For Native American activists, Thanksgiving brings back difficult memories.
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Broken Promises: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Cites History of Government Betrayal in Pipeline Fight
Broken treaties are at the heart of the protests at Standing Rock.
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