For many, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, but the day's purpose is far more significant: honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Right now, during the Traeger Memorial Day sale, you can save up to $300 on the brand that turned backyard grilling into a smokey, wood-fired art form.

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that’s supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel and discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers.

Though for some the federal holiday, which falls on May 26 this year, also signals the unofficial start of summer, there’s much more to know and value about Memorial Day — from its origins

Memorial Day weekend will be the busiest in 20 years, with 45 million Americans traveling. Flights may face delays from weather and REAL ID issues, while most people are driving.

A shopping editor shares her top picks from Levi’s Memorial Day sale. Styles worn by brand ambassador Beyoncé are included, plus editor-loved pieces. Shop denim shorts, skirts, jackets, and vests for

Discover how this Memorial Day weekend may bring unexpected dry conditions, affecting your holiday plans and activities.

Memorial Day is a time to mourn and honor U.S. military servicemembers who died in service to their country. The American auto industry also uses Memorial Day weekend as an opportunity to offer special financing and leasing incentives to drivers.