The number of combined U.S. fatalities from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is now more than 6,000. In honor of Memorial Day, guest host Allison Keyes considers how ? and whether ? Americans truly take the time to remember U.S. troops. She asks listeners to thank military members for their service.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/05/30/136721721/this-memorial-day-lets-not-forget-our-manners?ft=1&f=1057

Hoyer, Steny H. Hunter, Duncan Inglis, Bob

David Brooks, NY Times
Over the past few weeks, America’s colleges have sent another class of graduates off into the world. These graduates possess something of inestimable value. Nearly every sensible middle-aged person would give away all their money to be able to go back to age 22 and begin adulthood anew. David Brooks The intellectual, cultural and scientific findings that land on the columnist's desk nearly every day.David Brooks and Gail Collins talk between columns. But, especially this year, one is conscious of the many ways in which this year’s...

Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2011/05/30/message_to_college_grads_it039s_not_about_you_256350.html

DeLauro, Rosa L. Dent, Charles W. Deutch, Theodore E. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario

Gen. Vang Pao, an exiled leader from the Hmong hill tribe in communist Laos, was a CIA ally during the Vietnam War. Now, shortly after his death and six-day funeral in California, NPR's Doualy Xaykaothao ? Vang Pao's grandniece ? is delving into her family history. Who was Vang Pao, and what stories can his surviving sisters share?

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/05/27/133664172/family-history-the-general-his-sisters-and-me?ft=1&f=1057

Fleming, John Forbes, J. Randy Fortenberry, Jeff Foster, Bill Foxx, Virginia

A new study suggests that efforts to address the obesity epidemic should include dramatically changing the workday. Some are already dong so, using treadmill desks at work to burn calories. And in Portland, Ore., city officials are trying to get desk-bound workers up and about.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/05/30/136791603/study-revamp-workday-to-combat-obesity-problem?ft=1&f=1003

Hinojosa, Rubén Hirono, Mazie K. Hodes, Paul W. Hoekstra, Peter Holden, Tim

Max and Kim Voelz were both part of the 703rd Explosive Ordnance Detachment, based in Fort Knox, Ky. Together they deployed to Iraq in 2003, where they served on the Army's elite bomb squad. "There was no being scared, no doubt, no 'I might die' ? we never talked about that," Max says.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/05/27/136689576/army-couple-deploys-to-iraq-but-only-one-returns?ft=1&f=1057

Ackerman, Gary L. Aderholt, Robert B. Adler, John H. Akin, W. Todd Alexander, Rodney

Federal subsidies for ethanol have been sacrosanct in Iowa politics for Democrats and Republicans alike. With the federal deficit a major concern, presidential candidates have been emboldened to take on the issue.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/05/29/136765605/2012-campaigns-may-crack-ethanols-golden-egg?ft=1&f=1014

Graves, Tom Grayson, Alan Green, Al Green, Gene Griffith, Parker

A week of destructive weather has torn up the nation's midsection ? with tornadoes from Texas to Oklahoma City to Joplin, Mo., which a week later continues to dig out from the deadliest twister in more than 60 years. We take a look back at the week and hear from Alabamans still coming to grips with the damage.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/05/29/136775667/deadly-twisters-wreaked-havoc?ft=1&f=1003

Guthrie, Brett Gutierrez, Luis V. Hall, John J. Hall, Ralph M. Halvorson, Deborah L.

Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2011/05/30/the_drumbeat_of_honor_glory_amp_the_joy_of_peace_256338.html

Jenkins, Lynn Johnson, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Henry C. \\\"Hank\\\'\\\' Jr. Ackerman, Gary L. Aderholt, Robert B.

For 36 years Congress has been trying to address juvenile delinquency through mandated programs. With far-reaching racial disparity in the system, Cynthia Gordy of The Root investigates the effectiveness and timeliness of the programs.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/05/27/136708202/the-root-slow-changes-in-juvenile-justice-system?ft=1&f=1057

Butterfield, G. K. Buyer, Steve Calvert, Ken Camp, Dave Campbell, John

Russia has joined the call for Moammar Gadhafi's ouster, a surprise considering the Russian opposition to the initial NATO bombing. Guest host Rachel Martin talks about that and the week's other big stories with James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/05/28/136750699/week-in-news-russia-joins-chorus-against-gadhafi?ft=1&f=1004

Edwards, Chet Edwards, Donna F. Ehlers, Vernon J. Ellison, Keith Ellsworth, Brad