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Bundy brothers, 5 other Malheur wildlife refuge occupiers not guilty of conspiracy, firearm charges
Seven people involved in the anti-federal government occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge have been found not guilty of conspiring to impede federal workers from doing their jobs, including Ammon and Ryan Bundy ( Read more... ) -
Why California’s New Retirement Savings Plan May Become a National Model
A new state retirement saving plan has just been launched in California, which could help millions of workers-both in the state and around the country.
California Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday will sign a bill that establishes a state retirement savings plan called Secure Choice. The program will provide coverage to some 7.5 million small-business ( Read more... ) -
Man With White Supremacist Ties Faces Hate Crime Charges In Black Teen’s Death
An African-American teen who died after an August hit-and-run was intentionally targeted because of his race, according to a newly released indictment in Oregon.
Russell Courtier, a 38-year-old ex-con with a lengthy rap sheet, and his girlfriend, 35-year-old Colleen Hunt, were already facing charges of murder in the death of 19-year-old Larnell ( Read more... ) -
Jamie Shupe becomes first legally non-binary person in the US
Oregon judge granted the 52-year-old’s petition to identify as neither male nor female, a historic decision that completes Shupe’s gender transition.
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Bird crashes Bernie rally; adorableness ensues
Crowd goes wild after small bird lands on Bernie Sanders' podium
A little birdie interrupted Bernie Sanders during his rally in Portland, Oregon, got a standing ovation from the crowd and was given the name of "Birdie Sanders" on social media. USA TODAYA small bird was apparently feeling the #Bern when it landed on Bernie Sanders’ podium during a ( Read more... ) -
Oregon Standoff: All Occupiers Surrender; Cliven Bundy Arrested
David Fry -- the final holdout in the 41-day occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge's headquarters in Harney County, Oregon -- surrendered to authorities Thursday, according to audio heard on a live telephone call transmitted from the scene.
The 41-day standoff at an Oregon wildlife refuge took a dramatic turn Thursday when three of ( Read more... )
