Memorial Day: 5 things to know about the holiday, including its controversies

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to mark the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts.

Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday

In recent years, Kissinger has continued to hold sway over Washington's power brokers as an elder statesman.

Memorial Day weekend: Free gas for veterans, active duty military, Honda drivers across SoCal

Thanks to SoCal Honda Dealers, veterans and members of the armed forces are being offered some free gas at gas stations in Glendale, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Tustin over Memorial Day weekend.

Los Angeles welcomes sailors, marines, military for Fleet Week 2023

Fleet Week will run Friday to Monday and provide an assortment of activities, including concerts, aerial flyovers, military equipment displays, demonstrations, food and family entertainment.

Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge

The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.

Never-before-seen photos show White House on day Osama bin Laden was killed

While many have likely seen the “Situation Room" photo during the killing of Osama bin Laden, several newly-released pictures have been published showing key moments inside the White House.

US Army grounds aviators for training following deadly helicopter crashes

The U.S. Army says it has grounded aviation units for training after deadly helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky killed 12 in the past month.

Houston-bound oil tanker seized by Iran navy in Gulf of Oman

The U.S. Navy called Iran’s actions “contrary to international law and disruptive to regional security and stability."

US to dock nuclear submarines in South Korea for first time in decades

North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, along with concerns about China’s assertiveness in the region, have pushed the Biden administration to expand its Asian alliance.