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Columbia Protesters Given 48-Hour Deadline To Dismantle Encampment
Officials are "making progress" on dismantling the encampment, which has led to over 100 arrests and sparked similar protests nationwide.

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Officials are "making progress" on dismantling the encampment, which has led to over 100 arrests and sparked similar protests nationwide.

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