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The fires that are breaking out as protesters are forced to leave the area are almost a too-perfect symbol of what is happening in North Dakota, as the hopes of preserving these environmentally sensitive and tribally significant lands do, sadly, appear to be going up in flames. —Amanda Marcotte, politics writer A dog wearing sunglasses is pictured prior the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week Milan, Italy Marco Bertorello/Getty Does Doug the Pug have a new rival in the realm of canine fashion?N —Matthew Rozsa, breaking news writer Recent Slide Shows LOOK AGAIN: THE DAY'S MOST COMPELLING IMAGES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE LOOK AGAIN: THE DAY'S MOST COMPELLING IMAGES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE LOOK AGAIN: THE DAY'S MOST COMPELLING IMAGES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE LOOK AGAIN: THE WEEK'S MOST COMPELLING IMAGES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE MORE SALON STAFF. COMMENTS 0 comments Sign in1 person listening + Follow Post comment as... 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