Daniel Cameron has won the Republican primary for governor in Kentucky, becoming the first major-party Black nominee in the state's history. He will face off against Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear in the general election in November, a closely watched contest that could have major implications for the 2022 midterm elections. Cameron has been a vocal supporter of Trump's policies and a vocal critic of Beshear's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and criminal justice system.
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Taco Bell has declared a mission to liberate "Taco Tuesday" and has filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the trademark currently owned by Taco John's. The company is arguing that the phrase should be freely available to all who make, sell, eat and celebrate tacos. Taco Bell is not seeking any financial compensation from Taco John's, but rather to ensure that the phrase is available to all. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will now review the petition and make a decision on the trademark.
Police in Farmington, New Mexico have identified 18-year-old Beau Wilson as the gunman responsible for the shooting rampage that left three people dead and six others wounded. Witnesses reported that Wilson was randomly firing shots as he walked through the neighborhood, and he was fatally shot by responding officers. All three of the victims were elderly women, two in their 70s and one at least 90 years old. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing and the community of Farmington is in mourning.
Rangers at Yellowstone National Park responded to an incident on Saturday evening, finding a car that had been driven into a snowbank and a man standing outside the car. Upon further investigation, the body of a woman was discovered inside the car. The National Park Service is currently investigating the incident and has asked anyone with information to contact them. They have also reminded visitors to be aware of their surroundings and to follow all park regulations.
The IRS and Treasury Department have announced a pilot program to allow some taxpayers to electronically file and pay their taxes directly to the IRS, set to launch in early 2024. The program is a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of last year and could mark a major change in the way U.S. taxpayers deal with the revenue service. The IRS has built a prototype system and will invite some taxpayers to test it out next year, with the goal of making the filing process easier and more efficient.
After six years of searching, 15-year-old Kayla Unbehaun has been found safe in Asheville, North Carolina. Her father, Ryan Iskerka, is overjoyed and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is looking forward to reuniting her with her family. The circumstances of Kayla's disappearance and her mother's whereabouts are still unknown, but the case serves as a reminder of the importance of raising awareness about missing children and the power of the public to help bring them home.
A 12-year-old boy and 20-year-old Angel Gomez have been charged with murder after the juvenile fatally shot an employee at a Sonic Drive-In restaurant in Texas. The shooting occurred after the employee confronted Gomez for allegedly urinating in the back parking lot. The Keene Police Department is working to determine if the juvenile will be charged as an adult, and the Sonic Drive-In restaurant has since reopened.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss a way to break the logjam on the debt ceiling and avert a potential economic calamity. The White House has indicated that Biden is open to making changes to the budget, but will not accept any cuts to Social Security or Medicare. If an agreement is not reached by June 1, the U.S. could face a default on its debt, a situation that could have devastating economic consequences.