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1. ICE is giving local police big money to help with immigration enforcement

   The federal government is offering local law enforcement incentives to join a program that gives their officers authority to make immigration arrests. Police leaders say the funds, which include money for salaries, equipment and vehicles, are enticing.

2. Here's a look at the 36 races for governor this year

   The political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November.

3. If you are struggling to make ends meet, NPR wants to hear from you

   With gas prices and other necessities at record highs, families are struggling with costs. NPR wants to know how you're coping.

4. SCOTUS temporarily restores mifepristone access. And, Indiana, Ohio vote in primaries

   The Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone. And, Indiana's primaries will test President Trump's influence as he tries to oust incumbent Republican senators.

5. U.S. says the Iran ceasefire holds despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz and against UAE

   So far, only two merchant ships are known to have passed a new U.S.-guarded route through the Strait of Hormuz.

6. This flashy group of Portland mall walkers puts neon pep into their step

   Krista Catwood wanted a fun way to exercise, so she started a mall-walking group whose unofficial costume was 1980s garb. The festive, all-ages event has exploded in popularity over the past year.

7. Minneapolis grapples with the impact of Trump's largest immigration crackdown yet

   Operation Metro Surge's impact in the Twin Cities can still be felt three months after it ended. Many immigrants are at risk of losing homes and businesses, and some are dealing with mental health challenges.

8. Primary elections in Ohio, Indiana offer latest temperature check on Trump popularity

   The president seeks to oust Indiana Republicans who blocked a redistricting push in that state, while growing dissatisfaction with Trump's agenda gives Democrats an opening in Ohio.

9. An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says

   Authorities said search and rescue at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has largely been completed, but verification of the casualties and identification of the victims are still underway.

10. Cruise ship waiting for help after 3 people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak

    A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus.