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Truckers, farmers, flyers, car buyers and nonprofits struggle with higher gas costs
Eric Stock
High gas prices are having ripple effects throughout the economy. Trucking, flying and farming are all trying to ride out the current price spikes.
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Weather service marks 9 twisters in Central Illinois last week
Charlie Schlenker
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin speaks during a June 11 press conference.
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Voting officials fear DHS may actually be a threat to elections this year
Miles Parks
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