Authorities surrounded the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Burns, Oregon, Wednesday afternoon. The refuge has been occupied by armed protesters opposed to federal land-use policies since early January. Here's what you need to know: Wednesday marked 40 days since the occupation began Protesters first arrived at the refuge on Jan. 2, following a peaceful protest in support of ranchers Dwight and Steven Hammond. In a statement, federal agents said the FBI continued Wednesday to negotiate with occupiers. They surrounded the refuge Wednesday after trying to approach an ATV driver outside barricades they had put up around the occupiers' encampment. The driver ignored them and instead raced back toward...
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