BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) " The Latest on protests and other developments surrounding the construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota (all times local):5:10Authorities say a clash between law officers and people protesting the Dakota Access pipeline near the mouth of the Cannonball River has ended. The pipeline company has said the pipeline would have guards against leaks and would be safer than carrying oil by train and truck. ___1:30 p.m.About 200 people protesting the Dakota Access pipeline are facing off with law enforcement near the mouth of the Cannonball River. Authorities say they're in a new standoff with protesters of the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota. A permanent bridge was damaged during a confrontation with pipeline protesters, and protesters were assembling a temporary bridge.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 02, 2016 18:23 UTC