Armed Occupation Of Oregon Wildlife Refuge Takes Turn With Arrest Of Militants

Armed Occupation Of Oregon Wildlife Refuge Takes Turn With Arrest Of Militants

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The occupation of an Oregon wildlife refuge took a turn Tuesday evening. At least eight leaders of the militants were arrested while traveling to a public meeting. Another was killed in an officer-involved shooting. The occupiers remaining at the wildlife refuge say they are not leaving.

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