The four remaining activists in the armed occupation of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon surrendered on Thursday. They were all taken to Portland to face federal charges including conspiracy to impede federal officers.
Chesapeake Energy denied plans of filing for bankruptcy despite its huge amount of debts via master-limited partnerships with pipeline companies including Williams and Kinder Morgan. Chesapeake is weighing its options amid slow growth.
The prosecutors presiding over the trial of Hissene Habre who faces charges of crimes against humanity, torture and war crimes during his rule has said a verdict will be given on May 30.
Alabama Rep. Robert Aderholt wants to continue drug testing welfare recipients of food stamps to "save" money though it was proven useless.
