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A sign at the Colonial Pipeline Houston Station facility in Pasadena, Texas, warns against trespassing. Colonial was forced to shut down a key pipeline last month after suffering a ransomware attack. Such attacks are becoming more frequent and increasingly, they are targeting key infrastructure like fuel or food supplies.

U.S. Suffers Over 7 Ransomware Attacks An Hour. It's Now A National Security Risk

Cybercriminals are using sophisticated malware to attack companies' IT systems, and they are demanding ransom payments in digital currencies

Former White House counsel Don McGahn leaves Capitol Hill after a closed-door meeting June 4 with the House Judiciary Committee. The committee first subpoenaed McGahn, a witness in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, two years ago, but the Trump White House blocked him from appearing.

Ex-White House Counsel Describes Pressure He Felt From Trump During The Russia Probe

The House Judiciary Committee released testimony from the former president's White House counsel, Don McGahn, who said Trump's repeated phone calls made him feel "frustrated, perturbed, trapped."

Inflation Has Surged From The Pandemic Recession — But That Isn't Stopping Buyers

The price of cars is climbing fast. So is the price of gasoline. The Labor Department may also offer its own version of sticker shock when it reports on the rise in consumer prices Thursday.

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the IRS budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (Tom Williams/Pool via AP)

On heels of ProPublica investigation, Sen. Wyden introduces plan to shrink tax disparities

Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has introduced legislation to step up tax enforcement, close loopholes and shrink the gap between what the uber-wealthy pay and what standard American workers pay.

City of Eugene Approves Proposal For Mixed-Income Housing Downtown

Eugene city councilors accepted a proposal to construct a mixed-income building downtown called the Montgomery on Wednesday.Councilors agreed, 6-1, to…

Lila, a 2-year-old black Labrador retriever, is joining the U.S. Capitol Police force as an emotional support animal.

The U.S. Capitol Police Are Adding An Emotional Support Dog To The Force

Lila joins the force several months after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol that left many officers injured and suffering from emotional distress.

As ransomware cases surge, the cyber criminals almost almost always demand, and receive, payment in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The world's largest meat supplier, JBS, announced Wednesday that it paid $11 million in Bitcoin to hackers in a recent ransomware attack.

How Bitcoin Has Fueled Ransomware Attacks

If you're planning a multi-million dollar ransomware attack, there's really only one way to collect - with cryptocurrency. It's fast. It's easy. Best of all, it's largely anonymous and hard to trace.

The Controversial Arizona Election Review Is Drawing Republicans From Across The U.S.

Republicans from a growing number of states are traveling to Maricopa County to witness the review, a sign that similar probes may be sought elsewhere across the country.

At least 19 men and women have died since 2016 in tribal detention centers overseen by the Interior Department's Bureau of Indian Affairs, including the Shiprock District Department of Corrections facility, according to an investigation by NPR and the Mountain West News Bureau.

Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails. We Found Death, Neglect And Disrepair

At least 19 people have died since 2016 in tribal detention centers overseen by Indian Affairs, our investigation found. Several died after correctional officers failed to provide proper medical care.

As companies welcome back their employees, many people will have to think about what to wear to work for the first time in over a year.

The New Office Look Is 'Power Casual.' But Save The Stiletto Crocs For Happy Hour

Some employees went without workplace staples like ties, heels and dress pants during the pandemic. But will those pieces make a fashion comeback as more people return to work?

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