Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Honored As Monuments Decay, Funds Dry Up

AP | ANITA HOFSCHNEIDER | Posted 05.26.2013 | Politics

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HONOLULU — On the shoreline of Hawaii's most famous beach, a decaying structure attracts little attention from wandering tourists. A few glance...

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Collective Amnesia: A Distinctively American Malady

Rabbi Richard A. Block | Posted 05.26.2013 | Religion

Perhaps if more of us had personal knowledge of the human cost of war, our leaders would be more judicious in choosing which ones they send our nation's children to fight.

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Tuskegee Fly-In Honors Airmen, 'A Tremendous Example For Our Youth'

Opelika-Auburn News, Ala. | Drew Taylor | Posted 05.26.2013 | Black Voices

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TUSKEGEE -- In Tuskegee, the annual Fly-In means different things to different people, but the main theme is the focus on the Tuskegee Airmen, America...

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How To See Memorial Day Planet Parade

Posted 05.25.2013 | Science

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By: Joe Rao Published: 05/24/2013 05:59 PM EDT on SPACE.com A trio of bright planets is shining together in the sunset sky, a must-see night sky s...

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LOOK: Why We Celebrate Memorial Day

HuffingtonPost.com | Jan Diehm | Posted 05.26.2013 | Politics

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Happy Memorial Day! Be sure to take a break from barbecuing at 3 p.m. for a national moment of remembrance and to reflect on the real reasons behind t...

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No Quick Bridge Fix Ahead Of Holiday Weekend

AP | DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP | Posted 05.26.2013 | Politics

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SEATTLE — The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday the bridge collapse in Washington state is a wake-up call for t...

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What To Watch This Memorial Day Weekend

Posted 05.25.2013 | TV

Whether you need a break from the sun, the relatives or the traffic this Memorial Day weekend, your trusty TV has the escape you crave, with a number ...

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Eats and Drinks for Memorial Day

Imbibe | Posted 05.24.2013 | Taste

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Busting out the barbecue? Car-camping with friends? Wherever your plans take you, these Imbibe-inspired recipes will help make your Memorial Day celebrations even better.

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The 13 Best TV Episodes To Celebrate Summer

The Huffington Post | HuffPost TV Staff | Posted 05.24.2013 | TV

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Does peeing on a jellyfish sting really work to soothe the burn? And if you're drinking in the sun all day, can you really call it heatstroke? These a...

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LOOK: How You'd Be Spending Memorial Day If You Lived In The '50s

The Huffington Post | Margaret Wheeler Johnson | Posted 05.24.2013 | Women

Whatever activities you have planned for your Memorial Day weekend, have you ever considered how vastly different your holiday would be in, say, 1955?...

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Remembering Normandy: Let Us Never Forget

Duane Wells | Posted 05.24.2013 | Travel

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When I arrived in Normandy after an hour long train ride from Paris, visits to the D-Day beaches and war memorials had been on my list of "to dos" but, if I'm honest, they weren't at the top of that list or even close to it.

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An Honorable Memorial to the Fallen

Lee Woodruff | Posted 05.24.2013 | Fifty

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On Memorial Day, we'll remember those who died in service to our country. But this year, my thoughts are also with our injured service members and their families -- the folks who carry the biggest burden when loved ones return, different, broken, hurting.

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Biocide: A Memorial Day for Planet Earth

William Astore | Posted 05.24.2013 | Politics

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For our children and their children, Memorial Day weekend may become a time to reflect on another loved one lost: Mother Earth.

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Travel Green This Memorial Day Weekend and All Summer Long

Amy Whitley | Posted 05.24.2013 | Travel

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Traveling green isn't limited to vacationers booking eco-lodge stays, safaris, and outdoor adventure tours. Anyone going anywhere can travel with less impact on the environment.

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5 Things To Grill This Weekend Besides Burgers And Steaks

HuffingtonPost.com | Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson | Posted 05.24.2013 | Black Voices

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Serious grillers know little limitation when it comes to cooking over an open flame. Just ask Roger Mooking, who travels the world uncovering the secr...

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Memorial Daze

Doug Bradley | Posted 05.22.2013 | Fifty

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Setting out to honor the memory of Steve Warner, our Vietnam unit's lone fallen comrade, on Memorial Day in 1971 proved to be a lot harder than it should have been.

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Your Memorial Day Menu: Burgers, BBQ And Beer

The Huffington Post | Erin Ruberry | Posted 05.24.2013 | DC

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WASHINGTON -- This weekend, it's all about burgers, beer and barbecue as America celebrates Memorial Day with a few of its favorite foods. Memoria...

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AAA's Memorial Day Traffic Predictions

Reuters | Posted 05.22.2013 | Travel

By Anna Louie Sussman May 22 (NEW YORK) - More Americans will take to the road over the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year than in 2012, but ov...

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Getting Ready for the Holiday

Shad Meshad | Posted 05.21.2013 | Impact

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When you think of it, "holiday" isn't exactly the right phrase for what began as a day of remembrance, a day to honor those who gave their all for this country. What began as a solemn occasion has somehow morphed into something very different.

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Where to Stay + Where to Party in the Hamptons This Summer

Oyster | Posted 05.21.2013 | Travel

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The Hamptons isn't just about the beach -- it's about the hopping nightlife.

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Your Memorial Day Weekend Schedule!

The Huffington Post | Erin Ruberry | Posted 05.22.2013 | DC

WASHINGTON -- The sound of thousands of motorcycles revving on a spring Sunday can mean only one thing: It's time for the annual Rolling Thunder Run, ...

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10 Alternative Memorial Day Getaways

Oyster | Posted 05.20.2013 | Travel

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and with it comes the official kick-off of the summer season. When that Friday hits, thousands of beac...

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This Year's Top 10 Memorial Day Destinations

Courtney Scott | Posted 04.30.2013 | Travel

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There's a glimmer of hope for air travelers this Memorial Day weekend. Domestic and international fares are slightly down. So where are people traveling? U.S. vacationers tend to be creatures of habit when it comes to Memorial Day destinations. Here's the full Top 10 List.

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PHOTOS: What We Bought This Weekend

The Huffington Post | Dana Oliver | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style

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On the weekends, we Stylelist editors and Blogger Network members practice what we preach, which entails scouring flea markets, shopping online and oc...

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Expect The Unexpected Arrival When Your Soldier Comes Home

Kim Rabb | Posted 07.29.2012 | Impact

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Take a moment to reflect on why we are celebrating Memorial Day. It is due to the sacrifice of these soldiers, men and women who have fought for our freedom.

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