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Guests bring beverages and food that remind them of loved ones. Amy Pickard provides the "death wine."

One Woman Helps Others Make Sure End-Of-Life Planning Is 'Good To Go'

After dealing with the sudden death of her mother, a Los Angeles woman has taken it upon herself to prepare others to grapple with getting their affairs in order.

W. Kamau Bell On The Meaning Of Patriotism

W. Kamau Bell, host of CNN's United Shades of America, discusses what patriotism means to him this Memorial Day weekend.

Former astronaut Alan Bean became a painter, re-creating what it was like to be on the moon, using actual moon dust and ground-up remnants of Apollo spacecraft.

Alan Bean, Apollo 12 Astronaut Who Walked On The Moon, Dies At 86

Bean was the lunar module pilot of Apollo 12, which made the second moon landing, in 1969. Later in life, as a painter, he chronicled the people and experience of the Apollo program.

Rose McGowan: Put Me On The Stand Against Weinstein

The actress was one of the first women to publicly accuse Weinstein of sexual assault. She says she had not believed the movie mogul would face charges, but now hopes he will be convicted.

A girl visits The Poppy Memorial, a wall of 645,000 poppy flowers to honor the service members who have died since World War I. The USAA made the memorial that stands on the National Mall.

A Wall Of Poppies On The National Mall Honors Fallen Soldiers

In Washington, D.C., a dramatic memorial of bright red flowers pays tribute to men and women who died in uniform.

This graphic, created by the NWS/NCEP Weather Prediction Center, shows rainfall potential for Subtropical Storm Alberto.

Florida, Alabama In A State Of Emergency As Subtropical Storm Alberto Approaches

The first named storm this season is expected to bring heavy rains and flash flooding. Florida Gov. Rick Scott — and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey later on Saturday — sounded alarm bells.

Saudi Women's Detentions Clash With Crown Prince's Reform Campaign

Saudi journalist in exile Jamal Khashoggi tells NPR's Michel Martin why the Saudi government has arrested women's rights activists, even as the crown prince pushes reforms including allowing women to drive.

Massena, N.Y., Town Supervisor Steven O'Shaughnessy says the community is hungry for jobs, and cryptocurrency miners could represent a huge opportunity. "They need lots of power," he says. "And we can provide that."

Cryptocurrency Miners Make Big Promises In Small Towns

Massena, N.Y., has hemorrhaged factory jobs over the past decade. Now, digital currency mining firms have come to town, promising jobs and investment.

As Zimbabwe Prepares For Elections, It Seeks To Rejoin The Commonwealth

Years after Robert Mugabe, then-president of Zimbabwe, quit the commonwealth in anger over criticism of his leadership, the new leader has applied to rejoin the group of mainly ex-British colonies.

The "carpenter" parent thinks that a child can be molded, writes Alison Gopnik. The "gardener," on the other hand, is less concerned about who the child will become and instead provides a protected space to explore.

What Kind Of Parent Are You: Carpenter Or Gardener?

Alison Gopnik talks about two very different philosophies of parenting in her book 'The Gardener and the Carpenter.'

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