Early this morning in Oakland, California, some 300-500 police brought weapons including flash-bang grenades, tear gas, rubber bullets, and shotguns to break up and arrest a large encampment of "Occupy" protesters. There are reports of many injuries among demonstrators. Extensive photos here.
Dozens of Occupy Oakland protesters arrested in dawn raid
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