Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiProtesters stand on top of a Ferguson Police Department squad car Nov. 25 after marching from the station to Ferguson City Hall during another night of protests over the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson.
MICHAEL B. THOMAS / AFP/Getty ImagesMembers of the Missouri National Guard stand on patrol outside the Ferguson Police Department on Nov. 26 in Ferguson, Mo.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiLos Angeles Times reporter Matt Pearce is treated Sunday after being struck in the head by an unknown object while covering protests in St. Louis.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters gather Monday night near the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., as the grand jury announcement nears in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson.
Justin Sullivan / Getty ImagesA St. Louis County police officer tapes off a building Nov. 25 that was burned during rioting in Dellwood, Mo., after a grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiA protester talks Sunday with a member of the St. Louis County police outside the Ferguson Police Department.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march Saturday on Canfield Drive in Ferguson.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiFerguson police and National Guard gather Nov. 26 in front of the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., as public outcry continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiBarricades are fastened together by police Monday as protesters gather across from the Ferguson Police Department. The grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters stand in the street Friday in front of the Ferguson Police Department.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiUnrest broke out Monday night in Ferguson, Mo., after a grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters gather Monday night across the street from the Ferguson Police Department. A St. Louis County grand jury chose not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the August shooting death of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiA bystander shows her support Sunday for marching protesters in St. Louis. A grand jury decided Monday not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Aaron P. Bernstein, Getty ImagesLooters run out of a business during a night of unrest in Ferguson, Mo., following a grand jury's decision Monday to drop all charges against Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters block a Ferguson police vehicle in front of the city's police station Saturday.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiUnrest breaks out in Ferguson, Mo., after a grand jury decided Monday not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiA protester smashes the windows of a Ferguson Police Department squad car Nov. 25 after marching from the station to Ferguson City Hall during another night of protests over the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiMolly Rodgers, 17, of Hazelwood, Mo., paints a message of love on a boarded-up window Nov. 26 at the Taste of Honey Hair Salon Wednesday on South Florissant Road in Ferguson, Mo.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march in the street Friday in front of the Ferguson Police Department.
Jim Young, Reuters PhotoA woman visits a memorial set up at the site of the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. on Monday.
Michael B. Thomas, AFP/Getty ImagesVolunteers assist in cleanup at a burned-out Little Caesars pizza restaurant in Ferguson, Mo., on Nov. 25. Protesters set buildings ablaze and looted stores the night before in Ferguson, Mo., after a grand jury chose not to press charges against a white officer who shot dead a black 18-year-old.
Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty ImagesNational Guard troops secure the police station in Ferguson, Mo., on Nov. 25, a day after violent protests and looting following the grand jury decision in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old black teenager Michael Brown.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiProtests continued during a snowy night Nov. 26 in front of the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., as public outcry continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters react near the Ferguson Police Department on Monday night, after a grand jury decided not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiUnrest broke out Monday night in Ferguson, Mo., after a grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiFerguson police and the National Guard gather Nov. 26 in front of a Walgreens store in Ferguson, Mo., as public outcry continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiPolice work to regain control of the situation Nov. 25 after protesters threw rocks at them during another night of protests over the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiPolice arrest a man as they work to regain control of the situation early Nov. 26 after protesters threw rocks at them during another night of protests over the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters gather Monday night near the Ferguson Police Department as they await the grand jury decision in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiA helicopter shines a spotlight on protesters while they block traffic Sunday in front of the Ferguson Police Department.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiProtesters gather Nov. 26 across the street from the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., as public outcry continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiA Ferguson police officer investigates the scene of a reported crime Saturday on Ferguson Avenue.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiA protester puts on a mask Friday across the street from the Ferguson Police Department.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiA protester runs down West Florissant Avenue on Saturday in Ferguson.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march in the street near Friday the Ferguson Police Department.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march in the street Friday in front of the Ferguson Police Department.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiA Ferguson police officer talks Saturday with St. Louis peacekeeper Paul Muhammad near the scene of a car accident on West Florissant Avenue near where people are gathered in Ferguson, Mo.
Justin Sullivan / Getty ImagesA worker removes debris Tuesday morning from a building that was damaged during overnight rioting in Dellwood, Mo.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiSt. Louis County police respond to protesters blocking traffic Sunday in front of the Ferguson police station.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters gather Monday night near the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo. A St. Louis County grand jury chose not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the August shooting death of Michael Brown.
Anthony Souffle / baiduhaiA protester raises her hands in the street Nov. 25 as police use tear gas to try to take control of the scene near a Ferguson Police Department squad car after protesters lit it on fire.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters argue Saturday with police in front of the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo.
Justin Sullivan / Getty ImagesA reporter looks through the window of a laundromat that was damaged during rioting Monday night and early Nov. 25 in Dellwood, Mo.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march in the street Friday in front of the Ferguson Police Department. People have gathered to protest in anticipation of the grand jury decision on whether to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown Jr.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiMailboxes near the Buzz Westfall Justice Center in Clayton, Mo., are blocked off as the grand jury decision announcement nears in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiSt. Louis County police respond to protesters blocking traffic Saturday in front of the Ferguson police station.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiFerguson police and the National Guard gather Nov. 26 in front of a Walgreens store in Ferguson, Mo., as public outcry continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiA police officer extinguishes a fire in a Ferguson Police Department squad car after protesters flipped it over and lit it on fire Nov. 25.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiPolice stand guard outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., as protests continued the day after the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march in the street Friday near the Ferguson Police Department.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march in the street Friday near the Ferguson Police Department.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters rally on Saturday West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Mo.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march Saturday down West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Mo.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiA helicopter shines a spotlight on protesters Saturday in front of the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiFerguson police and National Guard troops were stationed Nov. 26 in front of the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., as public outcry continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiTwo protesters are taken into police custody Friday in front of the Ferguson Police Department.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters argue Sunday with members of the St. Louis County police in front of the Ferguson police station.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters gather across from the Ferguson Police Department as they await a grand jury decision in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiSheriff's deputies stand outside the Ferguson Police Department as protesters gather across the street Monday night. A St. Louis County grand jury chose not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the August shooting death of Michael Brown.
Joshua Lott, Getty ImagesA demonstrator protesting the shooting death of Michael Brown is arrested by police officers in riot gear Nov. 30 in St. Louis.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiA protester walks down West Florissant Avenue Friday in Ferguson, Mo.
Aaron P. Bernstein, Getty ImagesPolice stand guard during violent protests Monday night in Ferguson, Mo., after a grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiBystanders watch Sunday from a business as protesters march in St. Louis.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiProtesters yell at police across the street from the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., on Nov. 25 as public outcry continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiAaqil Royal, 12, from left, his stepsister Kennedy Stovall, 7, and her stepbrother Azavian Royal, 9, watch police work the scene of a car accident Saturday on West Florissant Avenue near where people are gathering in Ferguson, Mo.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters gather near the Ferguson Police Department on Monday as the grand jury announcement nears in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march in St. Louis on Sunday. A grand jury decided Monday not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiMissouri state troopers watch protesters march Saturday on West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiA man walks with a sign for peace Nov. 26 on South Florissant Road in Ferguson, Mo., after another night of unrest.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiPolice move in to make arrests Nov. 25 after objects were thrown at officers from across the street.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiProtesters flip a Ferguson Police Department squad car Nov. 25 after marching from the station to Ferguson City Hall during another night of protests over the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters block traffic Sunday in front of the Ferguson police station.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters gather across from the Ferguson Police Department on Monday as they await a grand jury decision in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson.
Justin Sullivan / Getty ImagesUnrest flared following a grand jury's decision Nov. 24 to drop all charges against Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. Buildings were badly damaged during the overnight rioting in and near Ferguson, Mo.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiPolice move in to make arrests Nov. 25 after objects were thrown at officers from across the street.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters rally Saturday on West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Mo.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiProtesters gather Nov. 26 across the street from the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., as public outcry continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiFerguson police and the National Guard gather Nov. 26 in front of a Walgreens store in Ferguson, Mo., as public outcry continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiIsaiah Davis-Isgrig, 7, helps his mother, Emily Davis, sweep up broken glass Nov. 26 during cleanup of damaged storefronts in Ferguson, Mo. The damage occurred the night before as protesters continued to demonstrate after the announcement that Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson would not be indicted for fatally shooting Michael Brown.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiProtesters throw rocks at City Hall shortly before lighting a Ferguson Police Department squad car on fire Nov. 25. The protesters marched from the police station to City Hall during another night of protests over the police killing of Michael Brown, 18.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiA man purporting to be a journalist is arrested Saturday near the Ferguson Police Department.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiMembers of the St. Louis County police watch protesters Saturday outside the Ferguson police station.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiPolice arrest a man early Nov. 26 as they work to regain control of the situation after protesters threw rocks at them during another night of protests over the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march Saturday down West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Mo.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiUnrest breaks out in Ferguson, Mo., after a grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters argue with members of the St. Louis County police Saturday in front of the Ferguson police station.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiA protester is arrested Sunday in front of the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiProtesters gather Nov. 26 in front of the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., as public outcry continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiOfficers stand guard outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., on Nov. 25 as protests continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march in St. Louis on Sunday. A grand jury decided Monday not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march in St. Louis on Sunday night.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiWorkers survey the boarded-up windows Nov. 26 at City Hall in Ferguson, Mo. Several windows were smashed the night before as protesters continued to demonstrate after the announcement that Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson would not be indicted for fatally shooting Michael Brown.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiProtesters march near the Ferguson Police Department as the grand jury announcement nears in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiFerguson police and National Guard gather Nov. 26 in front of the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., as public outcry continued over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiUnrest breaks out in Ferguson, Mo., after a grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Armando Sanchez, baiduhaiRiot police stand guard Monday night in front of the Ferguson Police Department after a grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiSt. Louis Mayor Francis Slay talks Friday with members of the media outside the St. Louis County Council office about the "proposed rules of engagement conduct" for law enforcement as local police prepare to respond to reaction to the upcoming the grand jury decision.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiPolice arrest people who were standing in the street outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Mo., on Nov. 25 as protests continue over the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Jim Young, ReutersAbout a dozen buildings burned overnight in Ferguson, Mo., according to St. Louis County police.
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Protesters stand on top of a Ferguson Police Department squad car Nov. 25 after marching from the station to Ferguson City Hall during another night of protests over the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson.
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player ready...Millions tuned in to cable news networks on Monday night to watch coverage of unrest and protests in Ferguson, Mo.
A Missouri grand jury decided not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, sparking violent and peaceful protests across the U.S. News outlets broadcast coverage of the decision and its aftermath all night.
According to Nielsen Media Research, Fox News Channel led Monday night cable news network ratings in total viewers, averaging about 5.6 million people during its prime-time coverage from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST.
This was the Fox News Channel’s second-highest-rated prime-time coverage since it changed its program lineup in October 2013.The network delivered its highest ratings during the midterm elections in November.
CNN came in second during prime time with about 5 million viewers. MSNBC came in third with about 1.6 million viewers.
However, CNN dominated ratings in the advertiser-preferred 25-to-54-year-old demographic, averaging 2.6 million viewers in that demo during prime time. Fox News was second with about 1.7 million viewers in that demo. MSNBC averaged 432,000.
During the 9 p.m. EST hour, when the decision was announced by prosecutor Bob McCulloch, Fox News’ “The Kelly File” was the No. 1 most watched overall with 7.25 million viewers. It was second in the desired demo with about 2.2 million viewers.
Meanwhile, CNN’s “AC360” averaged the most viewers in the 25-to-54-year-old demo. The broadcast drew in about 6.25 million viewers overall and about 3.15 million viewers in the key age demo. MSNBC’s “Rachel Maddow” came in third with 2.2 million viewers total and 742,000 viewers in the 25-to-54 demo.
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