Nov. 24: Ferguson
A grand jury did not indict officer Darren Wilson, who shot Michael Brown in Ferguson in August. This sparked protests around the nation, as well as rioting and looting around Ferguson. Later that week after the decision was made, Wilson resigned from the police department.
Nov. 26: Environmental Law
President Obama is the first president to use the Clean Air Act of 1970 to combat global warming. He could leave office with an environmental legacy, including passing regulations on factory and coal-plant emissions of ozone, cutting emissions of carbon dioxide and regulating the emission of methane at natural gas production facilities.
Nov. 27: Shane Montgomery
A West Chester University student has been missing since the early hours of Thanksgiving. Shane Montgomery was last seen at Kildare’s Irish Pub in Manayunk. The FBI has become involved in the search for Montgomery.
Nov. 30: Hong Kong
In the political heart of Hong Kong, pro-democracy demonstrators suffered a setback when police pushed into the biggest street camp. Demonstrators have held these camps since late September. 40 people were arrested early Monday morning at one of the largest remaining protest camps.
Information retrieved from the NYTimes.
