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How Biden's proposed gas tax holiday could alleviate pressure at the pump

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden has urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months.

A 'copi' fillet? Illinois hopes new name for 'invasive carp' will convince diners

By John Flesher, Associated Press

The state of Illinois is unveiling a market-tested rebranding campaign to make the invasive carp more appealing to consumers.

Stories of enslaved Missourians were forgotten for decades – until now

By Gabrielle Hays

At the base of the 14-foot memorial are the names of enslaved people as well as depictions of scenes showing them suing for their freedom…

Texas hearings on Uvalde shooting don't address gun reform

By Jim Vertuno, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press

The first public hearings in Texas looking into the Uvalde school massacre have centered on law enforcement blunders, school building safety and mental health. But there's been only brief mentions about the shooter's AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle and gun reform.

Yellowstone park reopens after flooding reshapes the landscape

By Matthew Brown, Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press

Several thousand cars, trucks and recreational vehicles are backed up in long lines at entrances to Yellowstone National Park as it partially reopens following destructive floods that closed the park last week.

Katie Britt wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Alabama primary election

By Jill Colvin, Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Katie Britt has won the Republican nomination for Senate in Alabama, defeating six-term Congressman Mo Brooks in a primary runoff after former President Donald Trump took the unusual step of rescinding his endorsement.

Muriel Bowser wins Democratic primary for mayor in Washington, D.C.

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has won the Democratic primary, overcoming a progressive rival and virtually guaranteeing that she will win a third consecutive term.

Sen. Jen Kiggans snags GOP nomination to face Virginia's Rep. Elaine Luria

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

Kiggans' win means she will go on to face incumbent Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria in what's expected to be a competitive general election contest that could help determine which party controls the U.S. House.

State Rep. Bee Nguyen picked as Democratic nominee for Georgia secretary of state

By Jeff Amy, Kate Brumback, Associated Press

State Rep. Bee Nguyen will be the Democratic candidate for Georgia secretary of state in November. Nguyen beat former state Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler in a primary runoff election.