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Two days after firing vaccine experts who help set the nation's immunization policies, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked eight successors for the CDC panel.

The Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival is held annually in the rural town of Valley Center, CA over the Memorial Day weekend. Our quaint community is nestled in the mountains of North San Diego County and still exemplifies many aspects of America's traditional western and agricultural lifestyles. Since 2002, the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo has provided a family-friendly rodeo as part of the annual week-long western heritage celebration that began in 1950. In 2015, we created the Memorial Festival to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans. The Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival provides the ultimate venue for our town and surrounding communities to come together and participate in America’s greatest showcase of patriotism and western heritage…rodeo! In 2017, the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) sanctioned the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo, making it the first-ever professional rodeo in Valley Center. The Valley Center Stampede Rodeo committee takes great pride in showcasing local youth through our "Mutton Bustin’" event, Junior Barrel Racing, and a Calf Scramble during intermission that is open to children in attendance free of charge. In support of our stated mission, rodeo proceeds are donated to local youth organizations, as well as organizations that promote the morale of our local military. Valley Center Stampede Rodeo, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization – there are no paid positions. As such, we truly appreciate our dedicated volunteers and we welcome new volunteers (from high school age on up) each year. If you are interested in joining our efforts to put on the 2019 Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival, please send us a message and we’ll put you in touch with the appropriate volunteer coordinator. Visit: https://vcstampede.com/pages/info VS Stampede Rodeo & Festival on Instagram and Facebook

Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Florida's attorney general says the migrant detention facility is on track to open in early July, at a little-used airfield in the Everglades. Environmental activists hope they can stop the project.

Fiscal year 2025 ended Monday, and the 500 miles paved represent around 8% of the city's 6,600-mile road network.

Your Ticket Includes: - Entry to the concert - Designated seating (one seat per ticket) - Brunch: fresh fruit cup + your choice of Entrée Live Music by Abbey Road – America’s #1 Beatles Tribute Band: Abbey Road brings the magic of the Beatles to life — note-for-note renditions, vintage instruments, Liverpudlian charm, and three authentic costume changes, from the early Beatlemania days to Sgt. Pepper’s and Abbey Road. Hear beloved classics like: - “Penny Lane” with the iconic piccolo trumpet - “A Day in the Life” with full orchestration - “Yesterday,” “Twist & Shout,” and more Their flawless harmonies, showmanship, and nostalgic banter make Abbey Road one of the most musically and visually satisfying Beatles shows in the world. - Enjoy fresh air, sunshine, local art, and great music in Quartyard’s vibrant open-air venue. - Family Friendly! Children under 3 get in free. Seating includes 8ft picnic tables and belly bar seating (first come, first served). - Skip the lines this Mother’s Day and grab your tickets early — this special brunch will sell out! Visit: quartyardsd.com/event/mothers-day-beatles-brunch-w-abbey-road/

Mother’s Day Magic at The Shout! House – All-Ages Dueling Pianos! Date: Sunday, May 11 1st Show: Doors at 1:00 p.m. | Pianos 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 2nd Show: Doors at 4:00 p.m. | Pianos 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a day of music, laughter, and a little magic! Join us at The Shout! House for a family friendly Dueling Pianos show, where the whole family can sing along and request your favorite songs. Be our guest as you enjoy a menu featuring our signature dishes and special kid-friendly options – perfect for little princes and princesses! Our family-friendly shows are incredibly popular and tickets sell out fast, so don’t hesitate to make your reservation. After all, a family that shouts together, stays together! Let’s make this Mother’s Day one she’ll cherish forever at The Shout! House. $15 Reservation Fee / Guest (Kids in lap, under 2 years old free). Seats are limited – book your reservation today! The Shout! House on Facebook / Instagram

For nearly twenty years, most air travelers in the U.S. have been required to remove their shoes when going through security. That requirement has ended.

NCTD leaders called the move a "major milestone." The agency has directly hired the 450 previously contracted employees.

The annual Play Days showcase was far more interesting than the reveals themselves.