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May is Better Sleep Month, so this week is a great time to put your head down (on your pillow) and unlearn everything you think you know about a good night's rest. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.

By Michelle Krupa and Faith Karimi 
Spain holds snap elections
It's a battle of nationalism versus socialism as voters head to the polls today in the country's third general election in four years. Also looming is how to handle Catalonia, the region that has pushed for independence from Spain.

Boeing's board meets after 737 Max crashes
The plane maker holds its annual shareholders meeting Monday as the Federal Aviation Administration and regulators the world over launch a review of the aircraft grounded after two deadly wrecks. Directors also are expected to elect Nikki Haley, ex-US ambassador to the United Nations, to their board.

The Ghost Ship trial begins
More than two years after 36 people died in a fire at an Oakland, California, warehouse, the two men who ran operations there are set to go on trial Tuesday on 36 counts each of involuntary manslaughter. Both had agreed to plead guilty, but a judge tossed their deals, saying they didn't show sufficient remorse.

China and the US talk trade -- again
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin leads a US delegation to Beijing for another round of negotiations starting Tuesday. Up for debate is intellectual property, technology transfer, non-tariff barriers and agriculture. The sides may be near a deal in the trade war that has hurt global economic growth.

A new era dawns in Japan
Japan's much-loved Emperor Akihito will step down Tuesday, becoming the first Japanese monarch in two centuries to abdicate his post. His son, Crown Prince Naruhito, will ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, with an official coronation ceremony set for later this year.

Carolina teachers rally
Educators are expected to flock Wednesday to state capitols in North and South Carolina to appeal for better pay, smaller classes, fewer extra duties, less testing and other priorities. It's not clear whether schools will be forced to close. Teachers nationwide have pressed for similar demands.

The world rallies for May Day
Also known as International Workers Day, protesters will join forces Wednesday in support of such priorities as union rights and paid time off. In France, "yellow vest" demonstrators are due to make a rare weekday appearance. The Los Angeles labor movement expects a huge turnout. And Venezuelans are set to take their ongoing leadership fight to the streets.

WikiLeaks founder faces a hearing
Julian Assange is due to appear Thursday via video link before a UK judge for the first of two hearings related to the US request to extradite him to face hacking charges. He's been jailed since Ecuador withdrew his asylum this month and allowed British police to haul him out of its embassy in London.
 
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A police shooting on the small screen
Noah Wyle and Aliyah Royale star in a tragic tale infused by race and rough-and-tumble Chicago politics. The limited series "The Red Line" premieres at 8 ET tonight on CBS.

Tony Award nominees are revealed
Brandon Victor Dixon and Bebe Neuwirth will announce the Broadway finalists at 8:30 a.m. ET Tuesday in an event to be streamed via Facebook Live. James Corden hosts the June 9 awards ceremony.

Participate in the National Day of Prayer
The theme of Thursday's observance -- "Love One Another" -- seems especially poignant in these divisive times. You can livestream the ceremony at the US Capitol starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
 
It's race weekend at Talladega
The famed venue hosts the Geico 500, and Kyle Busch is not the favorite. Follow every turn today starting at 2 p.m. ET on Fox.

The Kentucky Derby offers 2 minutes of thrill
America's longest-running sports event is back in the saddle Saturday. Watch its 145th installment starting at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
 
May the 4th Be With You
What began as a pun is now a full-fledged holiday (with John Williams' epic theme playing quietly on a loop). Here's how you can celebrate Star Wars Day on Saturday. (Click to feel The Force.)
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