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Over a thousand protesters were arrested yesterday (NOTE: Tuesday night) after taking part in what organizers called "direct action demonstrations". Reporter Luke Burbank from WNYC has the story.
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Over a thousand protesters were arrested yesterday (NOTE: Tuesday night) after taking part in what organizers called "direct action demonstrations". Reporter Luke Burbank from WNYC has the story. NOTE: Story aired only on WNYC.
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