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May 28, 2021

Illinois 'Battle Buddy' program sends cops with military background to respond to veterans in crisis

Instead of sending in social workers, a pioneering Illinois police program designed to aide despondent and suicidal veterans deploys officers who have military backgrounds of their own to 911 calls about vets in crisis.

May 28, 2021

Memorial Day 2021: Gold Star families, veterans get free National Park access

The National Parks Service (NPS) is offering military families a special gift on Memorial Day by granting free entry to all national parks across the U.S. to the family members of active and fallen U.S. military personnel. 

May 28, 2021

Memorial Day: How COVID-19 restrictions will affect the holiday weekend

As Americans prepare for their second Memorial Day weekend under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s events may look like a return to normal with many restrictions easing due to the distribution of vaccines throughout the country.

May 28, 2021

Indy 500 sold out as 135,000 fans buy tickets

All 135,000 tickets available for the Indy 500 have been sold out, which sets it up to become the highest-attended event since the start of coronavirus restrictions last spring. The sell-out means the local live TV blackout will be lifted for only the fifth time in history.

May 27, 2021

New technology brings photos of fallen US soldiers to life with color, animation

Genealogy website MyHeritage is providing families a unique way to observe Memorial Day – by reconnecting them with departed loved ones. 

May 27, 2021

Cuban American NASCAR star Aric Almirola reminds fans that 'our freedom is not free'

Stewart-Haas Racing driver Aric Almirola will pay tribute to hero Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor by carrying his name on his car during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600.

May 26, 2021

Tennessee neighbors fly US flag for ex-cop with Parkinson's thanks to Nextdoor app

A Tennessee retiree with Parkinson’s wanted an American flag for his birthday – but he couldn’t put it up, according to a local report.

May 26, 2021

Memorial Day Weekend: Top barbecue restaurants to try in America

The unofficial kick-off of summer is upon us, and for food lovers looking to get a taste of it, that means wood, fire and smoked meat.

May 25, 2021

Military handlers reunited with their K-9 partners after being separated during service

It's a reality that retired U.S. Army Spc. Mike Steponovich and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wade Alfson knew all too well after being separated from their four-legged warriors, Popeye, and Xxanthe.

May 25, 2021

Memorial Day sales to shop ahead of the holiday weekend

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and while the unofficial kickoff of summer may be a gift in itself, there’s plenty of deals to be had.