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Despite the risks surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, plenty of people still paid their respects to fallen soldiers by visiting war memorials in Washington DC during the holiday weekend. (May 25)

Here’s the latest for Monday May 25th: President Trump marks Memorial Day; Biden makes 1st in-person appearance since March; WHO to temporarily stop study of malaria drug and baby beluga whale born in Georgia.

An unpiloted Japanese cargo ship, HTV-9, arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) Monday to make one final delivery before its fleet is retired. (May 25)

Beaches drew crowds in many parts of the U.S. over the Memorial Day weekend, despite concerns about the coronavirus. (May 25)

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A shooting that erupted at a Florida beachside road where more than 200 people gathered and were seen partying and dancing despite pandemic restrictions on Saturday night left several people injured. (May 24)

Highlights of this day in history: Samuel Morse opens America’s first telegraph line; Four men sentenced for the 1993 World Trade Center bombing; Britain’s Queen Victoria born; The Brooklyn Bridge opens; Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan born. (May 24)
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As the coronavirus upended commencement rituals across the country, Kim Gaddie and a small group of University of Oklahoma faculty wrote over 4,000 graduating seniors’ names in chalk where students would have lined up for their ceremony. (May 24)
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Severe storms damage North Texas region

Here’s the latest for Saturday, May 23rd: Time running out on last US-Russia nuclear arms treaty; Debt and coronavirus push Hertz into bankruptcy protection; Turbulence, warnings before Pakistan plane crash; Americans prepare for Memorial Day weekend.
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