1. Welcome back, sun! Today should be partly sunny with a high near 71, according to the National Weather Service.
2.On this day in 1977, Americans flocked to the movie theaters to see Star Wars on the big screen for the first time.
3. Happy birthday Ralph Waldo Emerson, a great American writer born on this day in 1803.
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4. Heat is the number one weather-related killer, according to the National Weather Service. And as we head in to Memorial Day weekend, weather gurus want you to celebrate Heat Awareness Safety Day.
5. Planning on soaking up rays if you can? Today, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention is celebrating "Don't Fry" Day. Doctors recommend wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
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