Oregon27 Nov 2025Why is Trump deploying the National Guard to US cities?Trump insists the troops are needed to instill order, but Democratic states say the deployments risk escalating tensions.27 Nov 202517 Nov 2025Off-duty US pilot who tried to crash plane midair to avoid new prison timeJoseph Emerson blamed his behaviour on a mental breakdown triggered by hallucinogenic mushrooms.17 Nov 202521 Oct 2025Watch: Dozens of giant pumpkins hit the water for rowing raceThe 'squashbucklers' climbed into their hollowed out giant gourds, which are grown locally in the US state of Oregon.21 Oct 202521 Oct 2025Appeals court allows Trump to deploy National Guard to PortlandA US appeals court's decision halts a judge's order that blocked the deployment while a challenge to Trump's action plays out. 21 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Trump's use of National Guard in US cities faces key court testsDemocratic-led cities have turned to courts to stop Trump from sending US troops to their streets.9 Oct 20258 Oct 2025'I sleep with a gas mask on': Life next to Portland protest angering TrumpAs Trump threatens military action, residents in Portland tell the BBC about life amid the protests.8 Oct 202528 Sep 2025Oregon sues Trump administration over plans to deploy troopsOregon calls the move "arbitrary", and says it "threatens to undermine public safety by inciting a public outcry".28 Sep 20256 Sep 2025'Strange noises' heard before squatter found in house with lights, TV and bedThe owner had no idea the intruder was living in the crawl space beneath the home near Portland, Oregon.6 Sep 202525 Aug 2025Watch: Wildfire threatens California's famed wine country in Napa ValleyThe Pickett Fire has scorched more than 6,800 acres (2,752 hectares), as a second major fire also burns in Oregon.25 Aug 2025...