New York declares Juneteenth paid holiday for state employees
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Wednesday recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state employees to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.
Jack Dorsey says Twitter and Square will honor Juneteenth as company holiday
Celebrated on June 19, the date is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
War memorial in Pittsburgh vandalized on eve of Memorial Day
The statue of a World War I doughboy in the city's Lawrenceville neighborhood was splashed with red paint during the night.
Cops: Man threw burning flag onto police vehicle, spat on officer
A Boston man faces several charges after he allegedly lighted an American flag on fire and threw it onto the roof of a Boston Police prisoner transport wagon.
Small ceremonies, car convoys mark Memorial Day
New Yorkers marked Memorial Day with car convoys and small ceremonies instead of parades, as those looking to honor fallen military members contended with coronavirus restrictions.
Joe Biden makes first in-person appearance in more than 2 months
The appearance was a milestone in a presidential campaign that has largely been frozen by the coronavirus outbreak (http://www.coronavirusnow.com/).
Trump honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day events in Maryland and Virginia
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
United States Air Force Band honors fallen service members with powerful tribute
The United States Air Force Band paid tribute to fallen service members with a powerful video.
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds, triggers warnings of virus resurgence as US death toll nears 100,000
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
US Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns
Many Muslims in America are navigating balancing religious and social rituals with concerns over the coronavirus as they look for ways to capture the Eid spirit this weekend.
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds -- and triggers warnings
The Memorial Day holiday weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. meant big crowds at beaches where the weather cooperated. It also meant renewed warnings from politicians and health experts to be cautious as the coronavirus continues its spread and deaths nationwide draw close to 100,000.
Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from virus
Memorial Day is meant to pay tribute to veterans who have perished. This year will be even more poignant because of the number of veterans who have died from coronavirus. Many are old, already frail, and the toll has been especially harsh on veterans. Their relatives mourn their deaths as well as the limits on gathering to remember them.
Under COVID-19, America finds new ways to honor Memorial Day
Communities across the nation are figuring out new ways to mark Memorial Day during the coronavirus pandemic.
Restrictions in place as Memorial Day weekend gets off to soggy start
A few dedicated beachgoers did hit the sand and boardwalks of city beaches on Saturday as mother nature put a damper on the first day Memorial Day celebrations.
Holiday amid pandemic: Americans divided on how to respond
President Donald Trump has visited one of his golf courses at the start of the Memorial Day weekend as he urges states to reopen after coronavirus-related lockdowns. Yet many Americans remain cautious as the number of confirmed cases nationwide passes 1.6 million.
A commemoration of American heroes: The origin of Memorial Day
While many have been accustomed to a three-day weekend in late-May for years, not everyone knows of the origin of the commemorative holiday.
As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and venture outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family outings. But public health officials have deep concerns that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Long Island preparing beaches for Memorial Day Weekend
Despite the new rules and the occasional reminders of a global pandemic, Jones beach looked picture-perfect on Friday as the first Memorial Day weekend of the coronavirus era began.
Mayor de Blasio clarifies what is and isn't allowed at NYC beaches
The mayor clarified what is and what isn't allowed at New York City beaches.