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A protester, who would not identify himself, sits outside the federal courthouse in Portland as his horse, Lady Liberty, gets a drink from a fountain.

Oregon Occupation Trial Draws Crowds, But Still No Verdict

The jury was struggling to reach a verdict in the trial of Ammon and Ryan Bundy and five other people in connection with the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon.

Adelanto City Councilman Johnny Bug Woodard Jr. points to a warehouse in the city's Green Zone that could be used for medical marijuana cultivation.

Cities Prepare To Take The Driver’s Seat In Marijuana Trade

Proposition 64 would give local governments a lot of control over recreational marijuana. Already, cities are taking very different approaches on how to proceed if the measure passes.

In December 1951, Norfolk Prison hosted its first international debate, against Oxford University. The debater pictured, Dick Taverne, went on to be a member of Parliament. When the prison hosted debates, church groups, local business owners, even judges and politicians would come and sit in the audience alongside inmates.

After Half a Century, Inmates Resurrect the Norfolk Prison Debating Society

Between the 1930s and 1960s, a group of inmates formed the Norfolk Prison Debating Society and held a formidable record against opponents such as Oxford and Harvard. After 50 years, the team is back.

Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy was arrested late Wednesday in Portland, Ore.

FBI Arrests Cliven Bundy As Pressure Mounts On 4 Remaining Wildlife Refuge Occupiers

The FBI said it arrested Bundy in Portland late Wednesday night. Charges will be made public Thursday.

A TSA officer stands next to a sign for the Pre-Check program, Feb. 11, 2015.

Officials Show Off Facility Where Passengers Apply For TSA Pre-Check Program

Passengers in the TSA Pre-Check program go through select screening lines at the airport and do not have to take off their shoes, light outerwear, or belts.

House Speaker Paul Ryan (center) walks to the House chamber ahead of a budget vote on Capitol Hill. Though Ryan was able to deliver 217 votes Thursday to get his GOP health plan through the House, there are still significant hurdles before the bill becomes law.

5 Things To Watch As GOP Health Bill Moves To The Senate

Just three "no" votes by Senate Republicans would likely be enough to sink the GOP health bill. Democrats who lost the battle in the House are still convinced they can win the political war.

Rutland, Vt., is home to 16,000 residents — including two Syrian refugee families that arrived this month.

In Vermont, A Town Is Divided Over Syrian Refugees

The aging town of Rutland opened its doors to Syrian families, but not everyone's happy. "My heart aches for the refugees," says a resident. "But my heart also aches for the locals, our own, first."

5 Things To Watch As GOP Health Bill Moves To The Senate

Just three "no" votes by Senate Republicans would likely be enough to sink the GOP health bill. Democrats who lost the battle in the House are still convinced they can win the political war.

Dr. Forster Amponsah is one of two surgeons at the Koforidua Regional Hospital in Ghana. Trained in Cuba, he came home because he felt his skills were needed in Africa.

The Improvisational Surgeon: Cardboard Casts, No Power, Patients Galore

A new report says 5 billion people lack access to even the most basic surgical care. Why is surgery ignored in the global health landscape?

Mike Diaz is shown in this undated photo.

Southwest Chula Vista Votes For City Council Representative

Voters in southwestern Chula Vista are choosing a new representative for City Council District 4 in what will be the city's first district elections.

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