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Pope Leo XIV made a historic apology on Monday for the Holy See's role in legitimizing slavery and for having failed to condemn it for centuries, calling the Vatican's record a "wound in Christian memory." to.pbs.org/4tTcBWM

The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called "sanctuary cities" in a move that could jeopardize international flights. to.pbs.org/4du9mjA

Temperatures for the opening two days of the clay-court Grand Slam have soared to 33 degrees C (91 F) — far beyond normal for late May in the French capital. And it's forecast to stay that way for the entire first week. to.pbs.org/4f2lDNp

President Donald Trump honored the 13 soldiers killed so far in the Iran war during remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, calling them “tremendous” and “brave” people. “These incredible men and women gave their lives to ensure that the world's number one state sponsor of terror will never have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said. “Oh, and they won't, they will never have a nuclear weapon.” Trump welcomed the family of Air Force Captain Ariana G. Savino, who died in a KC-135 crash over western Iraq that also killed five other U.S. Air Force service members. The president also participated in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Voters in the Lone Star State will make their second attempt to nominate a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in a primary runoff election on Tuesday, the electoral version of the Texas two-step. to.pbs.org/4fHE4qN

Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, is acquiring Everlane. The deal between two seemingly incompatible clothing brands has sparked controversy and raises questions about the idea of "sustainable fashion." Chinese fast fashion and low-cost giant Shein is often called the largest polluter in the industry. But the company is riddled with controversy surrounding labor violations, design theft and more. For many, Everlane has been the face of a sustainable and ethical way to buy clothes online, but that may change going forward. Liz Landers discussed more with Maxine Bédat, the founder and director of sustainable fashion think tank New Standard Institute.

Kids have "lost the right to be young," says author Soman Chainani. "I feel myself almost like a preacher at the pulpit, being like, you have lost the most important right that is not in the Constitution," he said of his conversations with high school students. "They took that from you. I had it. All the adults around you have had it. All the adults in power had it. They got to be kids." Chainani's young adult novel series, "The School for Good & Evil," sold more than 4.5 million copies and became a popular Netflix movie. His latest book, "Young World," is a political thriller about a teenager who becomes president of the United States. He joined @IAmAmnaNawaz for the latest episode of PBS News' podcast, "Settle In." They discuss what has changed for young people and how to get them interested in both reading and the political process. Full episode: to.pbs.org/4tVP4EH

Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain. to.pbs.org/3PqBWcy

Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven. to.pbs.org/4f2wXZS

President Donald Trump said Monday that any agreement with Iran should include a requirement for several additional countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords, the U.S.-brokered agreements aimed at normalizing relations with Israel that were forged during Trump's first term. to.pbs.org/42X43mJ

A damaged chemical tank in Southern California cracked over the weekend, which authorities were hopeful would relieve pressure and reduce the risk of an explosion. Some 50,000 residents in Garden Grove have been evacuated and are waiting for a resolution. to.pbs.org/4nPA1Lk

ESPN NFL analyst and recent "Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars” winner Mina Kimes is taking over as host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year. Nearly 250 spellers will compete for the trophy and more than $50,000 in case and prizes in the annual competition, which takes place from May 26 to 28 in Washington, D.C. Kimes sat down with PBS News Hour co-anchor Amna Nawaz for few quick questions, including on her own childhood spelling bee wins and her advice for students competing today.

The United States and Iran appear to be closing in on a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations are "proceeding nicely," while reiterating his warning that fighting would resume if no deal is reached. to.pbs.org/3PX7gzI

In the final days of World War II, U.S. Army Sgt. Harrison Wright was stationed in a small Belgian village near the German border. He tells his grandson, Sean Guess, about a special assignment in this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps. (from 2023) to.pbs.org/42b9taS

The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. to.pbs.org/4nPzWau

"Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God." For more than a century, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been a hallowed space among hallowed spaces inside Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington, D.C. For most of that time, sentinels from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as the "Old Guard," have guarded the tomb 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, rain or shine. The Old Guard's meticulous routine includes pacing back and forth in front of the tomb, taking 21 steps north and south, and standing for periods of 21 seconds at either side. The number 21 symbolizes the 21-gun salute, the highest ceremonial honor for veterans and members of the military. Guards are either relieved every hour or half-hour, depending on the time of year, in an elaborate ceremony called the Changing of the Guard. In May 2015, PBS News producer Justin Scuiletti shot and produced this video, showing a complete Changing of the Guard ceremony edited together from three different ceremonies on the same day.

Memorial Day is 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 discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers. (from 2023) to.pbs.org/3oqxcpS

In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV called for artificial intelligence “to be disarmed,” a word choice he called “strong” but “deliberately chosen.” “This moment needs words capable of attracting attention,” Leo said. Leo’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” has been highly anticipated since early in his papacy, when he declared AI the biggest challenge facing humanity. An encyclical in Catholicism is a letter written by the pope to the church, often detailing matters of morality and social issues. Leo noted that artificial intelligence is dramatically changing how war is waged, citing autonomous weapons systems operating “beyond human reach.” He also mentioned algorithms that can block access to healthcare and employment. “Let’s not fear artificial intelligence but constantly keep the question of the human in play. We cannot be careless with our most powerful technical instruments," he said.

President Donald Trump will participate in a wreath laying ceremony and deliver remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday as part of a Memorial Day observance. to.pbs.org/4v343NP

Acclaimed author Soman Chainani discusses how to engage young people in both reading and the political process. to.pbs.org/4tVP4EH