Memorial Day: Remembering fallen of decade at war

Memorial Day will be observed the last Monday in May by Americans across the country. We trace the origins of the holiday. Members of the Armed Forces unveil the flag to celebrate Memorial Day prior to the game between the Chicago Fire and the New York

By Jesse Garza of the Journal Sentinel As if on cue, the unofficial start of summer will cap the Memorial Day weekend with a blend of temperatures near 90, muggy air conditions and the threat of severe weather, forecasters said Thursday.

Consumers are feeling pretty perky about things going into Memorial Day, according to new IBM sentiment analysis. That means stores and hotels might have reason to smile over the holiday weekend, as people seem to

On Memorial Day, people want to know that the past is not forgotten and the future of their country is in good hands. Bonnie Harper, 22, seems to be an affirmation of both. Harper is a senior airman in the 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes National Guard

If you've got plans, be sure to get those DVRs set for all the TV and movie marathons, sporting events and specials on Memorial Day Weekend 2012 – and if you don't have plans, settle in with us!