The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Federal agents were filmed using tear gas and batons to try to disperse the “Mommy Wall,” a peaceful protest group made up of mothers in Portland, Oregon, where repression …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden warned that the US presidential election could be held under martial law after federal police officers clashed with protesters during the 54th night of protests …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Two brothers and a woman have been arrested in connection with the murder of three friends on a fishing trip in Florida. The brothers, William Robert Wiggins, 21, and …
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