Reuters — U.S. and state officials in Oregon on Wednesday set up checkpoints around Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, where an armed group pledged to prolong its standoff with the government a day after one protester was shot and eight others were arrested. Authorities said the new security involves a series of checkpoints along key routes
FBI sets up checkpoints around Oregon refuge after deadly confrontation
Climate Change May Cost California Billions, Says Report
Climate change may cost California tens of billions of dollars annually in coming years as sea levels rise and hot days cause people to turn up the air conditioning, a draft report from the state said April 1. Thirsty cities may be able to buy water from farmers and high-altitude forests are expected to benefit