May 25 Watch 1:43 Watch continues uninterrupted at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford Army soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” have kept watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier around the clock for more than 70 years. Even though Arlington National Cemetery, where the tomb is… Continue watching
May 25 U.S. faces Memorial Day like no other under virus restrictions By Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic upended traditional commemorations and forced communities to honor the nation's military dead with smaller, more subdued ceremonies like car convoys instead of parades. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Trump makes Memorial Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery By Associated Press President Donald Trump silently honored the nation's war dead Monday in a wreath ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading
May 24 Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from virus By R.J. Rico, Associated Press ATLANTA — One was a 94-year-old veteran of World War II who was the first of his 11 brothers to enlist in the military. One was a Vietnam veteran who lost his leg overseas and was always touched when people… Continue reading
May 22 Watch 4:37 Americans prepare for a Memorial Day transformed by COVID-19 By William Brangham On Friday, President Trump declared houses of worship “essential," calling on governors to reopen them. Some beaches and lakes are also allowing visitors as Americans mark the Memorial Day holiday. But as the pandemic rages on, flags across the country… Continue watching
May 22 As Memorial Day draws people outdoors, virus rebound feared By Ben Finley, Carla K. Johnson, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The holiday weekend arrives amid the bleakest economy in decades. Tens of millions of people have been thrown out of work since the virus hit hard in March. Continue reading
May 19 New York to allow small Memorial Day ceremonies By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state will allow Memorial Day ceremonies with up to 10 people despite statewide lockdown rules. Continue reading
Jul 03 5 ways to avoid food poisoning during your summer barbecue By Laura Santhanam Steer clear of gastrointestinal fireworks during your summer festivities with these tips. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 3:09 News Wrap: Trump dismisses concerns about North Korea missile tests In our news wrap Monday, President Trump dismissed concerns about North Korea’s recent missile tests, publicly disagreeing with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During a joint news conference with Abe, Trump said, “all I know is that there have been… Continue watching
May 27 WATCH: Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET. Watch it here. Continue reading