Memorial Day 2022: Here's a look at what's open and closed

Are banks open today? The U.S. federal holiday means some government services are closed, while many grocery stores remain open.

Japan, US conduct fighter jet flight after China drill, North Korea missile firing

Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.

Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops

Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.

Georgia WWII veteran celebrates 103rd birthday

Charlie O. Duncan was born on May 27, 1919 and served as a combat engineer in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Harold Billow, last known survivor of WWII POW massacre, dies at 99

Family and friends are remembering a Pennsylvania man who was the last known survivor of a World War II POW massacre that occurred during the Battle of the Bulge.

Panel recommends new names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases

An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.

NYC Fleet Week 2022: Parade of Ships returns after pandemic break

Fleet Week is back, returning to its pre-pandemic glory Wednesday following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

After 3 months, Russia still bogged down in Ukraine war with no end in sight

As Russia’s war in Ukraine marked its third month on Tuesday, there appeared to be no end in sight and few successes for Moscow on the battlefield.

Biden: US would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan

The U.S. traditionally has avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan. It was one of the most forceful presidential statements in support of self-governing in decades.

Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial

Russian Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin pleaded guilty to shooting a 62-year-old man in the head in a village in northeastern Ukraine in the early days of the war.

WWII veteran 'Hank the Tank' living in Arizona celebrates 100th birthday
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"Hank the Tank" Darlington, a WWII bomber pilot who lives in the Phoenix area celebrated his 100th birthday in May 2022. Darlington says in 1942, he enlisted in what was known then as the Army Airforce when he was just 20 years old. Eighty years later, his friends and family gathered to celebrate the veteran.

Phoenix-area vets receive free dental care thanks to community partnership
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Around 100 Phoenix-area veterans received free dental care thanks to a partnership between Rio Salado College and Arizona Mission of Mercy. Dental hygiene students were on hand to help with the event.

3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won't be commissioned

A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.

Family of Austin BLM protester sues admitted shooter Daniel Perry, Uber

The lawsuit states that Uber should have known Sgt. Daniel Perry was a "dangerous, ticking time-bomb." It also says Perry posted online that he had previously threatened to shoot protestors.