TODAY, Pop Culture & Lifestyle, May 22: Memorial Day Weekend Travel & Weather| Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Assistant Principal|

TODAY

22 May 2026

The unofficial start to summer is off to a rough start in the air and on the roads, with severe storms across the country drawing much of the blame. Plus, a Virginia judge dismissed criminal charges against a former assistant principal accused of failing to stop a 6-year-old shooter. Also, NBC’s Ryan Nobles shares an exclusive look inside the Smithsonian Castle, which has been off-limits to the public for years because of a massive restoration project. Now, parts of the building are finally reopening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.