SEATTLE (KOMO) — The unofficial start of summer is almost here. But this year, the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend could be the third-busiest in about 23 years, according to AAA. "The desire to travel is high," AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz said. "It's back to what it was pre-pandemic." According to AAA, more than 42 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day holiday weekend.

(TND) — Veterans' groups are applauding news that the federal government might reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly said Wednesday that such a move would be an “important step forward.” And Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America CEO Allison Jaslow said greater access to cannabis could be a “game-changer” for veterans’ health care. The Drug Enforcement Administration will reportedly move to reclassify marijuana, or cannabis, as a Schedule III substance.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — Hot cars can become deadly for children in a matter of minutes, according to recent studies. It almost happened to a 3-year-old girl in West Palm Beach over the weekend. Raul Rielo-Fernandez, 42, was arrested and accused of leaving his daughter in the backseat of his parked SUV without the engine running to go shopping. It was a scorching hot day, police said. The incident occurred in the Sam’s Club parking lot, located off 45th Street in West Palm Beach Saturday afternoon.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Thousands of people across Pennsylvania are scrambling to get their real id's. According to PennDOT officials, the wait times at some DMV's to get the new identification card is up to 3-and-a-half hours long. According to officials, roughly 821,000 Pennsylvanians have already gotten their Real ID's. “So, we've added staff and new locations,” Community Relations Coordinator for PennDOT Diego Sandino said. “You can get a Real ID at any of our Driver Licensing Centers you can get verified there or you can visit one of our 12 real ID Centers where you can go in, bring your documents and actually leave those centers with your Real ID in hand.

HUNTINGDON, Pa. -- The inside of the Huntingdon Salvation Army church was destroyed by fire just before Christmas. Now, leaders are working towards rebuilding. In the past two months since the fire, the foundation of the church; both the building and its people are strong. Salvation Army Auxiliary Captains Philip and Charity Bender say they're taking every day as it comes but are still waiting for a chance to rebuild.