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Missouri Floods 2015: Mississippi River Closed near St Louis

A 5-mile section of the Mississippi River near St Louis, Missouri, has been closed to vessels as rising water levels…

9 years ago

Michael Brown shooting: Ferguson state of emergency formally lifted

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has formally lifted the state of emergency that he had declared in Ferguson last month. Jay…

10 years ago

Michael Brown shooting: Governor Jay Nixon criticizes Ferguson police over surveillance video release

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has criticized Ferguson police for releasing a surveillance video which apparently shows shooting victim Michael Brown…

10 years ago

Ferguson curfew: At least 150 protesters refuse to disperse before midnight deadline

More than 150 people broke the overnight curfew imposed in Ferguson, the St Louis suburb where black teenager Michael Brown…

10 years ago

Ferguson curfew: Jay Nixon declares state of emergency over St Louis rioting

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency in Ferguson, the St Louis suburb where black teenager Michael…

10 years ago