Nation May 27 Analysis: How Memorial Day came to have a history of contentious meanings Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of retail discounts. By Ben Finley, Associated Press
Nation Jun 17 Watch 6:18 The significance of Juneteenth, America's first new federal holiday in decades As of this Friday, Juneteenth — the day marking the end of slavery — is a federal holiday. Typically observed on the 19th of June, most federal employees will be able to observe it a day early because it lands… By Amna Nawaz