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New York Police Department officers surround a central tent as they clear the 'Occupy Wall Street' protest from Zuccotti Park in the early morning hours of November 15, 2011 in New York. (Photo credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Settlement Announced In Lawsuit Over Seizure Of OWS Library

A settlement was announced Tuesday in a lawsuit over the seizure of the Occupy Wall Street library at Zuccotti Park.

2013/04/09

Protestors in Zuccotti Park on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 (credit: Al Jones/1010 WINS)

Report: FBI Counter-Terror Agents Investigated Occupy Wall Street

When the Occupy Wall Street movement was setting up shop in Zuccotti Park last year, the FBI was already using counter-terrorism agents to investigate it, according to a report.

2012/12/25

A protester is arrested in Manhattan during a demonstration marking the one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement on Sept. 17, 2012. (credit: Marcus DiPaola/CBSNewYork)

Occupy Wall Street Protestor Suing NYPD Over Alleged Pepper Spray Incident

A woman who was pepper sprayed during an Occupy Wall Street protest last year has filed a civil suit against the New York Police Department and the officer involved.

2012/09/24

A protester is arrested during the one-year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement on September 17, 2012. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Close To 200 Arrested As OWS Marks 1-Year Anniversary With Marches, Rallies

“Occupy is a different kind of movement because we’re not trying to work within the political system,” said demonstrator Emily Reynolds. “We’re trying to build people power and we’re trying to push from the outside.”

2012/09/17

Occupy Wall Street protesters cross the Williamsburg Bridge during a march to Manhattan as the movement joins with activists groups for May Day demonstrations May 1, 2012. (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages)

Occupy Wall Street Prepares To Celebrate One Year Anniversary With Call To Action

Monday will mark the one-year anniversary of the start of the Occupy Wall Street protests, but Occupiers are getting the celebration started early.

2012/09/15

NYPD Hunts Occupy Wall Street Rape Suspect

Jackie Barcliff allegedly forced the victim to the elevated level of Pier 15 park near the East River, raped her, and tossed her over the railing to the ground below, police said.

2012/09/13

Occupy Wall Street Movement Gets By With A Little Help From Its Musical Friends

Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, David Crosby And Graham Nash spent their early careers soundtracking a revolution – and they’re ready to do it again.

2012/05/23

Occupy Wall Street March Across Brooklyn Bridge To Mark Arrests

Occupy Wall Street Protestors marched across the Brooklyn Bridge, marking six months since demonstrators were arrested walking the same route.

2012/04/01

Protesters affiliated with Occupy Wall Street participate in a 'spring training' protest outside the New York Stock Exchange on March 16, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Occupy Wall Street Activists Differ On Organization’s Direction

After police broke up a rally at Manhattan’s Zuccotti Park and arrested dozens, Occupy Wall Street protesters said their movement would pick up momentum.

2012/03/18

Community activists and over 200 members of the Occupy Wall Street movement march in the impoverished community of East New York to draw attention to foreclosed homes in the community on December 6, 2011 in Brooklyn. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Report: Occupy Wall Street Protesters Complain About Police Surveillance

The New York Police Department’s surveillance of muslims has garnered intense scrutiny and prompted a backlash, and now the Occupy movement is apparently upset about expanded surveillance as well.

2012/03/12

Occupy Wall Street's "Major Day Of Action" in New York City (credit: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Occupy Wall Street Running Out Of Money In NYC

A financial report on the group’s General Assembly website says at “the current rate of expenditure” the occupiers will be “out of money in THREE WEEKS.”

2012/03/10

Judge Rules Against ‘Occupy The Courts’ Protest Outside Federal Court In NYC

The judge made the decision citing security concerns even beyond worries about its potential as a terrorism target.

2012/01/19

Occupy Wall Street Christmas gathering in Zuccotti Park - New York, NY - Dec 25, 2011 (credit: Monica Miller / WCBS 880)

Occupy Wall Street Protesters Join March To Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute

About 400 demonstrators singing “We Shall Overcome” marched in a candlelight vigil Sunday night to Riverside Church in Manhattan for an hours-long program featuring musical performances and quick speeches.

2012/01/15