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Memorial Day is being observed across the United States, including in Newport, Rhode Island, where thousands of fallen U.S. service members were honored.

The memorial features combat boots adorned with flags and placards, with each boot representing a service member killed in action since Sept. 11, 2001.

"Gotta catch 'em all" is a catchphrase that both Pokémon enthusiasts and paleontologists on the hunt for fossils can relate to.

Now, fans of the beloved megafranchise and dinosaurs can convene in Chicago for the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition.

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Authorities are urgently trying to stop an overheated, pressured and bulging tank filled with a toxic chemical from exploding in Orange County, California. ABC News' Jaclyn Lee reports.

Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi, the bipartisan co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, called on Sunday for Congress to block the implementation of the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund."

Fitzpatrick, a Republican, and Democrat Suozzi introduced a bill that would prevent the fund from disbursing any payments.

“It’s really up to the Republicans to join with the Democrats. Everybody knows this is wrong,” Suozzi said. “That's the purpose of the checks and balances in government, so that one branch of government does something stupid or wrong, the other branch holds them accountable.”

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A kindergartener in South Florida leaped off the stage during his graduation ceremony to grab his mother so she could join him on stage.

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz uncovers the remarkable untold story of two men whose lives intersected in the events of the 9/11 attacks.

When asked by Jonathan Karl if he fears retribution from President Trump after introducing a bill to stop the ‘anti-weaponization fund,’ Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he doesn’t “worry about any outside criticism.”

“Everybody's got a job to do. Everybody's right and free to speak their mind.”

Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi says that he believes “nobody supports” the DOJ’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization fund.’

“[Americans] don't want to see a $1.8 billion fund to pay people that beat up cops … but it's our job in the Congress and the Senate and the House to hold the executive branch accountable.”

ABC News’ Selina Wang shares her experience on the White House lawn when shots rang out Saturday evening.

The Secret Service said officers shot and killed an armed man who opened fire at a White House checkpoint.

It was just weeks ago when we ducked and covered at the White House Correspondents Dinner as we heard gunshots ring out.

Last night a man approached a Security Checkpoint just outside the White House, took a gun out of a bag and fired shots at officers, according to Secret Service. Officers fired back, killing the individual. Secret Service personnel el were not injured but a bystander was struck by gunfire.

Officials say the suspect has a history of incidents involving the White House.
 
I was preparing to go live for World News Tonight when I heard the flurry of shots ring out. We ducked and covered, then Secret Service yelled for us to sprint to the White House Press Briefing room, where we were locked down.

President Trump on social media praised law enforcement for their response after the Secret Service said officers shot and killed an armed man who opened fire at a White House checkpoint Saturday evening.

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Ukraine is working to verify intelligence from the U.S. and others that suggests Russia is preparing to use a hypersonic ballistic missile system, according to President Zelenskyy.

"We are preparing our air defense as much as possible, and we will respond fully justly to every Russian strike," he said.

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