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1. How one Oregon city has raised a billion dollars for climate change

   The Portland Clean Energy Fund has raised a billion dollars for climate change action via a retail tax on large corporations in the city. Other cities are starting to shape similar funds.

2. Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries. And, victims of mosque shooting revealed

   Trump-backed Ed Gallrein ousted Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky's Republican House primary. And, police have identified the victims in California's mosque shooting.

3. Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero is under investigation

   A Spanish court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes tied to a government airline bailout.

4. Gun rights groups see 'golden age' under Trump administration

   New gun rules and lawsuits against states signal how this Trump administration is using its powers to align itself with the wishes of the gun rights movement.

5. Denver has a plan to heat and cool buildings without fossil fuels. It involves … sewage?

   Like many cities, Denver's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is its buildings. Heating and cooling skyscrapers requires a lot of fossil fuels. Now, the city is trying a surprising solution.

6. Bees have coexisted with us for over a millennium. Their name remains a mystery

   Its name is short — like its size —but the bee is one of Earth's most important and busy creatures.

7. 4 takeaways from Tuesday's primary night in half a dozen states

   While Trump continues to rack up victories on his vengeance tour, general election opponents are waiting in swing districts and swing states. Can front-line GOP candidates navigate these choppy waters?

8. Overworked and understaffed: Special ed teachers turn to AI for help

   A fast-growingnumber of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, some research shows it could improve the quality of teachers' work.

9. Morning news brief

   A look at primary results from around the country, Trump and Vance share conflicting messages on state of Iran war, shooting at San Diego mosque being investigated as possible "hate crime."

10. Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals

    Restrictions on mining for precious metals like gold in Montana that were put in place 30 years ago could soon be relaxed as the mining industry makes a comeback in the U.S.