A huge crowd gathered in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday night, as demonstrations continue against police brutality and the deployment of federal officers there. People screamed and sharply questioned Mayor Ted Wheeler, as he tried to address the crowd.

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Police in Portland, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../dayton-gunman-had-cocaine-xanax-alcohol-in- his-system-during-attack-243234">Oregon</a> arrested at least 13 people on Saturday as a right-wing group marched to a downtown waterfront park and anti-fascist counterprotesters scuffled with officers who tried to keep the two sides apart.

A rally by hundreds of supporters of the right-wing Proud Boys organization was met by a similar number of "antifa" opponents, and isolated clashes broke out between both sides and between antifa and police as the gathering wrapped up.

At least six people suffered minor injuries, according to police. One person was taken to a hospital. Officers said they seized weapons including chemical sprays, shields, metal and wooden poles, knives, and a stun gun from multiple groups.

At the peak of the demonstrations there were an estimated 1,200 protesters on the streets of the downtown district, said Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw.

Charges against those in custody would include disorderly conduct, interfering with police, resisting arrest, and unlawful use of a weapon, she said at a news conference.

Right-wing and anti-fascist factions have clashed in Portland several times in recent months, including a rally that turned violent in July last year.

Hours ahead of Saturday's competing demonstrations<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../trump-blames-mass-shootings-on-mentally-ill- calls-for-more-mental-institutions-243232">, US President Donald Trump</a> said "major consideration" was being given to designating antifa as a terrorist organization.

"Portland is being watched very closely. Hopefully the Mayor will be able to properly do his job!" Trump wrote on Twitter.

Ted Wheeler, Portland's mayor, said he was not concerning himself with tweets from Washington, and he praised the response by law enforcement.

"I'm grateful that this was largely a peaceful event," Wheeler told reporters at the news conference.

"Police did an exemplary job of de-escalating the situation, keeping the extremists on both sides separated for the most part, and preventing people who wanted to engage in acts of violence from confronting each other."

Police in Portland, Oregon arrested at least 13 people on Saturday as a right-wing group marched to a downtown waterfront park and anti-fascist counterprotesters scuffled with officers who tried to keep the two sides apart.

Police in Portland, Oregon arrested at least 13 people on Saturday as a right-wing group marched to a downtown waterfront park and anti-fascist counterprotesters scuffled with officers who tried to keep the two sides apart. A rally by hundreds of supporters of the right-wing Proud Boys organization was met by a similar number of "antifa" opponents, and isolated clashes broke out between both sides and between antifa and police as the gathering wrapped up. At least six people suffered minor injuries, according to police. One person was taken to a hospital. Officers said they seized weapons including chemical sprays, shields, metal and wooden poles, knives, and a stun gun from multiple groups. At the peak of the demonstrations there were an estimated 1,200 protesters on the streets of the downtown district, said Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw. Charges against those in custody would include disorderly conduct, interfering with police, resisting arrest, and unlawful use of a weapon, she said at a news conference. Right-wing and anti-fascist factions have clashed in Portland several times in recent months, including a rally that turned violent in July last year. Hours ahead of Saturday's competing demonstrations, US President Donald Trump said "major consideration" was being given to designating antifa as a terrorist organization. "Portland is being watched very closely. Hopefully the Mayor will be able to properly do his job!" Trump wrote on Twitter. Ted Wheeler, Portland's mayor, said he was not concerning himself with tweets from Washington, and he praised the response by law enforcement. "I'm grateful that this was largely a peaceful event," Wheeler told reporters at the news conference. "Police did an exemplary job of de-escalating the situation, keeping the extremists on both sides separated for the most part, and preventing people who wanted to engage in acts of violence from confronting each other."

Police make arrests as right-wing, anti-fascist groups rally in Portland

Atlanta United FC used a distinctly Latin flair to win the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup final on Saturday, beating Portland Timbers 2-0 to bring the city a rare professional sporting trophy.

In just their second year in the league, Atlanta capped off a spectacular rise by taking the final step in front of 73,000-plus festive fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Their starting 11 included five South Americans, not least 2018 MLS most valuable player (MVP) Josef Martinez, who opened the scoring in the 39th minute with his 35th goal of the season.

The prolific Venezuela striker received the ball unexpectedly on the edge of the box when defender Michael Parkhurst disposed Portland's Jeremy Ebobisse with a perfectly-timed tackle.

Martinez rounded goalie Jeff Attinella and calmly slotted home to settle the nerves of the crowd, the largest in league history for a non-double-header.

Martinez also had an assist in the second goal early in the second half.

When a free kick was swung into the penalty area, he rose to send a glancing header to full back Franco Escobar, who ghosted in at the far post to score from point-blank range.

Martinez was substituted to a raucous reception in the 75th minute, and was later named the game's MVP.

The victory provided a perfect send-off for Atlanta coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, who is leaving to take charge, according to multiple media reports, of the Mexico national team.

It also provided some consolation for team owner Arthur Blank, whose National Football League Falcons lost the Super Bowl two years ago after surrendering a huge lead.

Goalie Brad Guzan spoke of the significance of the title in a city that has only ever celebrated one championship in any of the four major team sports leagues -- baseball's Atlanta Braves in 1995.

"First and foremost it's huge for the city. These fans have been behind us since day one," Guzan told Fox Sports.

"For me personally, this is up there with the top moments. You never know if you're going to have this opportunity again."

Guzan said the team had expected Portland to sit deep.

"We knew at times we were going to have a lot of possession. It was a matter of finding the first goal and opening them up.

"As they say, goals change games. That made them change their game plan," added the 34-year-old who had been little more than a spectator until that first goal.

He was finally called into action in the 43rd minute when he sharply saved a header from Ebobisse, who from just six yards out squandered a golden chance at redemption.

But the Timbers otherwise created precious little, unable to add to their 2015 championship.

Atlanta United FC used a distinctly Latin flair to win the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup final on Saturday, beating Portland Timbers 2-0 to bring the city a rare professional sporting trophy.

Atlanta United FC used a distinctly Latin flair to win the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup final on Saturday, beating Portland Timbers 2-0 to bring the city a rare professional sporting trophy. In just their second year in the league, Atlanta capped off a spectacular rise by taking the final step in front of 73,000-plus festive fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Their starting 11 included five South Americans, not least 2018 MLS most valuable player (MVP) Josef Martinez, who opened the scoring in the 39th minute with his 35th goal of the season. The prolific Venezuela striker received the ball unexpectedly on the edge of the box when defender Michael Parkhurst disposed Portland's Jeremy Ebobisse with a perfectly-timed tackle. Martinez rounded goalie Jeff Attinella and calmly slotted home to settle the nerves of the crowd, the largest in league history for a non-double-header. Martinez also had an assist in the second goal early in the second half. When a free kick was swung into the penalty area, he rose to send a glancing header to full back Franco Escobar, who ghosted in at the far post to score from point-blank range. Martinez was substituted to a raucous reception in the 75th minute, and was later named the game's MVP. The victory provided a perfect send-off for Atlanta coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, who is leaving to take charge, according to multiple media reports, of the Mexico national team. It also provided some consolation for team owner Arthur Blank, whose National Football League Falcons lost the Super Bowl two years ago after surrendering a huge lead. Goalie Brad Guzan spoke of the significance of the title in a city that has only ever celebrated one championship in any of the four major team sports leagues -- baseball's Atlanta Braves in 1995. "First and foremost it's huge for the city. These fans have been behind us since day one," Guzan told Fox Sports. "For me personally, this is up there with the top moments. You never know if you're going to have this opportunity again." Guzan said the team had expected Portland to sit deep. "We knew at times we were going to have a lot of possession. It was a matter of finding the first goal and opening them up. "As they say, goals change games. That made them change their game plan," added the 34-year-old who had been little more than a spectator until that first goal. He was finally called into action in the 43rd minute when he sharply saved a header from Ebobisse, who from just six yards out squandered a golden chance at redemption. But the Timbers otherwise created precious little, unable to add to their 2015 championship.

Atlanta United win MLS Cup after defeating Portland in final

A climber was killed after falling up to 1,000 feet (305 meters) on Mount Hood in Oregon and at least seven other climbers spent hours stranded on the face of the mountain on Tuesday before they could be reached by rescuers.&nbsp;

The man who fell from near the snowy summit of the 11,000-foot (3,353-meter) mountain in northern Oregon was airlifted to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, said Brian Jensen of the Clackamas County Sheriff`s Office.&nbsp;

By the time rescue crews arrived, the man was bleeding, had injuries to his face and his respiration was on and off, the Oregonian newspaper reported, citing state search and rescue coordinator Scott Lucas.

Two other groups of climbers spent much of the day stranded high on the slopes due to dangerously unstable conditions, but were slowly making their way down the mountain by about 5 p.m, Jensen said.

A group of four people, which included a climber who had been hurt and was having difficulty walking, was being assisted by rescuers. A group of three other people was descending on their own.&nbsp;

Randy Lee, 44, was descending from near the summit shortly before noon when he met a group of climbers who said their companion had just fallen some 1,000 feet.&nbsp;

&quot;They said he tumbled. They said it looked like he was doing cartwheels,&quot; Lee told Reuters.

Lee said one of the four remaining climbers descended to the injured man, and shortly afterward another member of the party fell several hundred feet and suffered minor injuries.

Lee said he and the three remaining climbers regrouped and waited for roughly two hours for rescuers to arrive, adding that one woman in the party was shivering and appeared to be suffering from shock.

Major Chris Bernard of the Air National Guard`s 304th Rescue Squa dron said that the mountain, Oregon`s highest peak, turned deadly when cold overnight temperatures warmed quickly during the day, causing ice and rock to break loose.

&quot;It was a great climbing scenario last night on Mount Hood and it just turned bad,&quot; Bernard said.

Jensen said it was possible there were more people on the mountain who had not been in communication with authorities.

A 40-person rescue crew, assisted by Air National Guard crews, was working to get everyone to safety before a storm hit later on Tuesday or early on Wednesday.

An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 climbers from around the world each year try to scale Mount Hood, an 11,249-foot-tall (3,429-meter) peak in the Cascade range. Since 1883 more than 100 people have been killed on the mountain, according to the Oregonian.

He was killed after falling up to 1,000 feet on Mount Hood

A climber was killed after falling up to 1,000 feet (305 meters) on Mount Hood in Oregon and at least seven other climbers spent hours stranded on the face of the mountain on Tuesday before they could be reached by rescuers. The man who fell from near the snowy summit of the 11,000-foot (3,353-meter) mountain in northern Oregon was airlifted to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, said Brian Jensen of the Clackamas County Sheriff`s Office. By the time rescue crews arrived, the man was bleeding, had injuries to his face and his respiration was on and off, the Oregonian newspaper reported, citing state search and rescue coordinator Scott Lucas. Two other groups of climbers spent much of the day stranded high on the slopes due to dangerously unstable conditions, but were slowly making their way down the mountain by about 5 p.m, Jensen said. A group of four people, which included a climber who had been hurt and was having difficulty walking, was being assisted by rescuers. A group of three other people was descending on their own. Randy Lee, 44, was descending from near the summit shortly before noon when he met a group of climbers who said their companion had just fallen some 1,000 feet. "They said he tumbled. They said it looked like he was doing cartwheels," Lee told Reuters. Lee said one of the four remaining climbers descended to the injured man, and shortly afterward another member of the party fell several hundred feet and suffered minor injuries. Lee said he and the three remaining climbers regrouped and waited for roughly two hours for rescuers to arrive, adding that one woman in the party was shivering and appeared to be suffering from shock. Major Chris Bernard of the Air National Guard`s 304th Rescue Squa dron said that the mountain, Oregon`s highest peak, turned deadly when cold overnight temperatures warmed quickly during the day, causing ice and rock to break loose. "It was a great climbing scenario last night on Mount Hood and it just turned bad," Bernard said. Jensen said it was possible there were more people on the mountain who had not been in communication with authorities. A 40-person rescue crew, assisted by Air National Guard crews, was working to get everyone to safety before a storm hit later on Tuesday or early on Wednesday. An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 climbers from around the world each year try to scale Mount Hood, an 11,249-foot-tall (3,429-meter) peak in the Cascade range. Since 1883 more than 100 people have been killed on the mountain, according to the Oregonian.

Climber killed in fall, others stranded on Mount Hood, Oregon

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