Amy Held

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Long before that, Americans recognized what was known as Decoration Day, adorning the graves of those who died in service. Today, it's the turn of two Civil War veterans. John and Henry Whedon served in the 39th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment based in Baltimore. Thought to be cousins, they are buried in a churchyard in Frederick, Maryland.

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Long before that, Americans recognized what was known as Decoration Day, adorning the graves of those who died in service. Today, it's the turn of two Civil War veterans. John and Henry Whedon served in the 39th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment based in Baltimore. Thought to be cousins, they are buried in a churchyard in Frederick, Maryland.

Joe Wilson, also a veteran, says they have long been neglected. He worked with the VA to secure veteran headstones for the men.

Joe Wilson, also a veteran, says they have long been neglected. He worked with the VA to secure veteran headstones for the men.

Tens of thousands of Black service members in segregated units fought and died in the Civil War. Amy Held, NPR News.

Tens of thousands of Black service members in segregated units fought and died in the Civil War. Amy Held, NPR News.

The green flag means go. 33 racers, 200 laps, 500 miles make 109 years of iconic auto racing history. Kyle Larson, looking to secure his own pit stop in history after the checkered flag finish line, he's off to Charlotte, North Carolina via helicopter, not race car, for tonight's Coca-Cola 600. seeking to become just the fifth driver to pull double duty.

The green flag means go. 33 racers, 200 laps, 500 miles make 109 years of iconic auto racing history. Kyle Larson, looking to secure his own pit stop in history after the checkered flag finish line, he's off to Charlotte, North Carolina via helicopter, not race car, for tonight's Coca-Cola 600. seeking to become just the fifth driver to pull double duty.

Last year's bad weather thwarted those plans. This year's forecast looks good. The gates are already open for the sellout crowd at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after days of pre-events, including Carb Day, a practice session named after carburetors, not the bread. Though the Weenie 500 Friday saw six Wienermobiles hauling buns, fans are still hungry for the main event. Amy Held, NPR News.

Last year's bad weather thwarted those plans. This year's forecast looks good. The gates are already open for the sellout crowd at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after days of pre-events, including Carb Day, a practice session named after carburetors, not the bread. Though the Weenie 500 Friday saw six Wienermobiles hauling buns, fans are still hungry for the main event. Amy Held, NPR News.

The Supreme Court's 4-4 vote is an affirmation of the Oklahoma Supreme Court's findings. that in at least Oklahoma, the rule of law continues to rule.

The Supreme Court's 4-4 vote is an affirmation of the Oklahoma Supreme Court's findings. that in at least Oklahoma, the rule of law continues to rule.

United announced the cancellation of 35 round-trip flights every day from New York Airport. because the technology air traffic controllers rely on has, quote, failed. In a statement, CEO Scott Kirby says it's clear the airport cannot handle the planes scheduled to operate there. This weekend at Newark, Odette Fortier planned to join her tour group, but got stuck on the tarmac.

United announced the cancellation of 35 round-trip flights every day from New York Airport. because the technology air traffic controllers rely on has, quote, failed. In a statement, CEO Scott Kirby says it's clear the airport cannot handle the planes scheduled to operate there. This weekend at Newark, Odette Fortier planned to join her tour group, but got stuck on the tarmac.

We can't go another day. It's not just Newark. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says unless a whole new air traffic control system is built, people will lose lives. The current system relies in part on floppy disks and World War II era radar. Upgrade funding is under consideration by Congress. Amy Held, NPR News.

We can't go another day. It's not just Newark. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says unless a whole new air traffic control system is built, people will lose lives. The current system relies in part on floppy disks and World War II era radar. Upgrade funding is under consideration by Congress. Amy Held, NPR News.

Across states, dozens of tornadoes, some described as violent, tossed trees, cars, and homes. I've got foundations with no houses attached to them. Mark Smith is coroner in Wayne County, Missouri, where several died. In the community of Butler, Tiffany Boyles said the gas station where she worked is no more.

Across states, dozens of tornadoes, some described as violent, tossed trees, cars, and homes. I've got foundations with no houses attached to them. Mark Smith is coroner in Wayne County, Missouri, where several died. In the community of Butler, Tiffany Boyles said the gas station where she worked is no more.

In Arkansas, the governor says recovery could take months, all from a sprawling system with winds feeding wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas and a deadly dust storm driven 50-car pileup in Kansas. Forecasters say a slight risk remains Sunday for severe weather in the eastern U.S. Amy Held, NPR News.

In Arkansas, the governor says recovery could take months, all from a sprawling system with winds feeding wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas and a deadly dust storm driven 50-car pileup in Kansas. Forecasters say a slight risk remains Sunday for severe weather in the eastern U.S. Amy Held, NPR News.