Nation May 25 Watch 9:18 Ohio volunteers locate and honor graves of Revolutionary War veterans Memorial Day was first established in the aftermath of the Civil War, but has become a day to mark all those who died serving in the military. As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Judy Woodruff reports on a local… By Judy Woodruff, Sam Weber
Arts May 25 Watch 6:31 Mina Kimes on the 'big game feel' of the Scripps National Spelling Bee The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Tuesday in Washington, D.C., bringing together 247 finalists from all 50 states. These spellers emerged from millions of competitors across the nation who dream that this moment from last year may be theirs: This… By Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Nation May 25 Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition begins Tuesday and concludes Thursday night. By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press
Nation May 25 There's no longer a risk of explosion from a damaged California chemical tank. Here's what to know Authorities — scrambling to find a safe resolution after a tank containing a hazardous chemical at a Southern California aerospace plant was damaged — believe the risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated. But the evacuation order affecting tens… By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press
May 25 The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved By Associated Press Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation's fallen service members, but it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel, as well as discounts on anything from… Continue reading
May 25 Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called “sanctuary cities” in a move that could jeopardize international flights. Continue reading
May 25 What's inside Jim Henson's once-hidden studio By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Continue reading
May 25 Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California, authorities say By Leah Willingham, Associated Press The risk of a catastrophic explosion at a damaged chemical tank in Southern California has been eliminated following a close overnight inspection that confirmed a crack in the tank relieved pressure and cooled the chemical, authorities said Monday. Continue reading
May 25 What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war By Samy Magdy, Darlene Superville, Cara Anna, Associated Press It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take effect. Continue reading