Tens of Thousands Without Power in Michigan and Illinois
CHO: A lot going on this morning. Here's what you need to know to start your Memorial Day. President Obama is hosting a breakfast at the White House for families who have lost loved ones in war. Then he heads to Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns. Tens of thousands of people are without power in Michigan and Illinois after another round of powerful storms. Hundreds of flights out of O'Hare canceled with more cancellations expected today. Germany announcing plans to close every single one of its nuclear power plants by the year 2022. Government officials say renewable energy will take its place as they ramp up investments in energy research. One third of U.S. high school students entering college need some sort of remedial or developmental course in English or math. That's according to a report published by the policy Alliance for Excellent Education in Washington. Politics, a big part of this Memorial Day. Sarah Palin's commemorating the day with a stop in historic Gettysburg. Michele Bachmann's in New Hampshire, and presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty will be attending a pancake breakfast in Iowa. And the top beach in America? Siesta Key near Sarasota, Florida. That's according to Dr. Beach, also known as Florida International professor Steven Leatherman. He says Siesta Key's almost 40 acres of pure quartz crystal sand is like sugar. Beautiful. You're caught up on the day's headlines. After the break, job help for our veterans. Get your pen and paper handy. We've got some ideas for you. AMERICAN MORNING is back in 60 seconds.