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Virginia to wish a very happy birthday, one day early, to Allison and Peter, and to give

a belated birthday shout out to Big Brother Sam.

Your mom and dad are so proud of all of you.

I'm Tori.

Today is Friday, May 26, 2023.

And we begin with millions of Americans getting a head start on summer.

Today is a getaway day for the long Memorial Day weekend, which at its heart is a chance

to remember and reflect on those who've given their lives and service to their country.

But it's also an opportunity to get out of Dodge and an epic travel surge involving planes,

trains, and automobiles is expected.

For the TSA, it could be a one-two punch.

There's a shortage of air traffic controllers, yet there will likely be more travelers moving

through airports this holiday weekend than any other Memorial Day weekend in the past

10 years.

On Monday, when many people are making their way home, Major League Baseball will observe

the day with a moment of silence and special uniforms.

The league says it's trying to recognize the importance of remembering, show gratitude,

and help teach younger Americans the significance of the day.

It's a scientific breakthrough that's straight out of science fiction when an accident

left 40-year-old Hartian Oskam paralyzed 12 years ago, he thought he'd never walk again.

Now with the help of some pretty remarkable technology, he's able to get from point

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