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May 26, 2025, 1:15 PM
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Trump takes veiled swipe at Biden in Arlington Memorial Day remarks
President Donald Trump on Monday marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and delivering remarks.May 26, 2025, 1:15 PM
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May 26, 2025, 12:00 PM
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25 Father's Day gifts on sale for Memorial Day
Shop unique, on-sale gifts for Dad over Memorial Day weekend.May 26, 2025, 12:00 PM
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May 26, 2025, 8:15 AM
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Top Memorial Day 2025 sales: Home, tech, clothing, appliances and more
Shop the best sales for Memorial Day 2025 at Petco, DSW, REI, Macy's, Lowe's and more!May 26, 2025, 8:15 AM
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May 24, 2025, 4:05 PM
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Severe weather impacts central, southern US on Memorial Day weekend
Rounds of severe weather and heavy rain are expected across the Plains and parts of the south throughout the holiday weekend.May 24, 2025, 4:05 PM
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May 25, 2025, 9:50 AM
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What's open and closed on Memorial Day?
In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in MayMay 25, 2025, 9:50 AM
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May 24, 2025, 12:28 PM
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In their words: How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day
From Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation's capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed groundMay 24, 2025, 12:28 PM
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May 23, 2025, 2:11 PM
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Rain and flooding could dampen Memorial Day weekend in the South
Wet weather could dampen Memorial Day for those in the South, with strong storms, flash flooding and high temperatures possible throughout the holiday weekend.May 23, 2025, 2:11 PM
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May 23, 2025, 9:02 PM
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Memorial Day weekend travel forecast: What you need to know
Millions of Americans are gearing up to head to the airport or hit the highway for the first long weekend of the summer.May 23, 2025, 9:02 PM
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May 19, 2025, 5:35 PM
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Memorial Day sales on outdoor necessities: Shop patio furniture, grills, lawnmowers and more
Shop 2025 Memorial Day sales at Wayfair, Lowe's, The Home Depot and more.May 19, 2025, 5:35 PM
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May 22, 2025, 11:54 AM
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Memorial Day 2025: Top mattress deals from Tempur-Pedic, Nolah and more
Shop up to 50% off at Sleep Number and other mattress retailers.May 22, 2025, 11:54 AM
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May 19, 2025, 6:30 AM
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Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend
Americans are expected to get away in record numbers over the long Memorial Day weekend even as economic and technical worries rattle the U.S. Auto club AAA predicts over 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles home between Thursday and MondayMay 19, 2025, 6:30 AM
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May 24, 2024, 1:53 PM
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Memorial Day weekend weather: Tornadoes and record-high temperatures
It's been a very active week for severe weather, with almost 80 reported tornadoes since Sunday -- and more are in the forecast for Memorial Day weekend.May 24, 2024, 1:53 PM
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May 24, 2024, 8:41 AM
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Memorial Day weekend travel: The busiest days to fly and drive
A record-breaking number of travelers are expected to hit the road and take to the skies this Memorial Day weekend.May 24, 2024, 8:41 AM
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May 23, 2024, 3:59 AM
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How to make a hot dog flag platter for a patriotic Memorial Day party
Kick off Memorial Day weekend with a patriotic hot dog platter.May 23, 2024, 3:59 AM
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May 17, 2023, 3:02 PM
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Airlines prepping for busiest Memorial Day weekend since before pandemic
Some U.S. carriers expect to carry over 2 million passengers over the holiday.May 17, 2023, 3:02 PM
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May 30, 2022, 3:35 PM
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Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery
Later, he and families of the fallen plant a magnolia tree at the White House.May 30, 2022, 3:35 PM
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May 30, 2022, 5:03 AM
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Poppy Wall returns to Washington for Memorial Day, blooming in honor of fallen service members
The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor -- honoring the more than 645,000 Americans who have been killed in military service -- returned to the National Mall for Memorial DayMay 30, 2022, 5:03 AM
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May 30, 2021, 12:26 PM
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Navy SEAL, Green Beret killed in Afghanistan, leaving Marine brother 'Sole Survivor'
As the sole survivor, Beau Wise was told he would not be put in harms way -- the only service member to be kept from combat in the Afghanistan war for such a reason.May 30, 2021, 12:26 PM
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May 29, 2021, 10:09 AM
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Our troops need more than a salute this Memorial Day. They need food.
Americans are used to showing their patriotism on Memorial Day, but experts say this holiday many of the nation’s troops need more than a salute -- they need food.May 29, 2021, 10:09 AM
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May 25, 2021, 5:02 AM
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Memorial Day gas prices expected to be highest since 2014: AAA
Taking to the road over Memorial Day weekend? Experts say gas prices will be around $3 per gallon -- the highest since the 2014 holiday weekend, according to AAA.May 25, 2021, 5:02 AM
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May 25, 2020, 3:27 PM
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Trump honors fallen service members in Memorial Day speech
President Donald Trump honored both fallen troops as well as service members currently fighting the coronavirus or what he called, "the invisible enemy."May 25, 2020, 3:27 PM
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May 24, 2020, 11:44 PM
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Staying in? How to watch Memorial Day events being livestreamed this year
Here is how to watch some of the Memorial Day ceremonies and events being streamed online this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.May 24, 2020, 11:44 PM
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May 24, 2020, 1:24 PM
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Military families share Memorial Day with nation mourning coronavirus losses
The president ordered flags to fly at half-staff to honor coronavirus victims as military families share Memorial Day with the nation.May 24, 2020, 1:24 PM
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May 27, 2019, 12:55 PM
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Vice President Pence visits Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day observance
Vice President Mike Pence, acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford observed Memorial Day at Arlington.May 27, 2019, 12:55 PM
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May 27, 2019, 11:19 AM
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A new perspective on a Memorial Day tradition: Here's what it's like to fly over New York in a WWII airplane
ABC News rode along with the Geico Skytypers in a WWII plane.May 27, 2019, 11:19 AM
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May 26, 2019, 12:00 PM
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Hours before Memorial Day ride, Trump tweets Rolling Thunder will be back in 2020
Rolling Thunder organizers had said Sunday's ride in Washington would be their last, but Trump tweeted it will be back in 2020.May 26, 2019, 12:00 PM
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May 26, 2019, 9:56 AM
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On Memorial Day, remembering 2 fallen heroes with 'Flags In' tradition
Maj. Von Jett made Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery his first stop. It's where service members who have died in the most recent wars are buried.May 26, 2019, 9:56 AM
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May 24, 2019, 1:57 PM
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Rolling Thunder set to take final ride this Memorial Day weekend
Rolling Thunder set to take final ride this Memorial Day weekend. Historic parade comes to an end after lack of funding and claims of harassment.May 24, 2019, 1:57 PM
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May 28, 2018, 6:01 PM
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Veteran has helped clean thousands of military headstones in honor of Memorial Day
A veteran in Seattle honors those who've died while serving in the military by cleaning the headstones at a cemetery.May 28, 2018, 6:01 PM
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May 24, 2018, 11:14 AM
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Food Network chef's top Memorial Day weekend BBQ party tips and recipes
Memorial Day Weekend is almost here - and nothing says summer like a block party with friends and family.May 24, 2018, 11:14 AM
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May 29, 2017, 6:20 PM
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91-year-old Korean War vet has been playing taps since high school
Elmer Hayes, a 91-year-old trumpet player, has been playing taps at Memorial Day services for decades.May 29, 2017, 6:20 PM
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May 29, 2017, 6:04 PM
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Show ponies break loose, injure 3 at Wisconsin Memorial Day parade
The ponies were likely startled by fireworks or tennis balls thrown by children.May 29, 2017, 6:04 PM
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May 29, 2017, 1:47 PM
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Stranger buys soldier's $350 plane ticket so he can see family for Memorial Day weekend
The good Samaritan noticed the 19-year-old was on standby at the airport.May 29, 2017, 1:47 PM
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May 29, 2017, 12:19 PM
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Trump honors fallen service members and Gold Star families in Memorial Day speech
The president relayed stories of those who sacrificed for the U.S.May 29, 2017, 12:19 PM
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May 29, 2017, 11:48 AM
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Celebrities enjoy luxe Memorial Day weekend vacations
Serena Williams, Hilary Swank and Justin Timberlake are having a lot of fun.May 29, 2017, 11:48 AM
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May 26, 2017, 3:08 PM
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Summer health hazards to watch out for during Memorial Day
A few steps to make long-awaited outside adventures a little safer.May 26, 2017, 3:08 PM
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May 26, 2017, 3:41 PM
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Travel forecasts predict busy Memorial Day weekend
New TSA procedures at some airports are among the weekends travel challenges.May 26, 2017, 3:41 PM
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May 30, 2016, 8:19 AM
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Memorial Day: When and Where 1.2M People Died Fighting for America
A by-the-numbers look at U.S. war casualties.May 30, 2016, 8:19 AM
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May 29, 2016, 10:30 AM
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10,000 Flags to Commemorate Our Nation’s Heroes
"We wanted people to see the human face of war," Mary Alice Horrigan said.May 29, 2016, 10:30 AM
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May 29, 2016, 1:59 AM
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Army Rangers Release Memorial Day Song From Afghanistan
Two soldiers make music while on deployment in Afghanistan.May 29, 2016, 1:59 AM
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