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On this three-day weekend, we honor US service members who gave their lives for our country. Five Things takes a break Monday for Memorial Day, but we'll be back Tuesday, ready (unofficially) to welcome summer. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.

By Michelle Krupa and Faith Karimi 
Homeland security chief visits Guatemala
Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan said he'll travel Monday to the home nation of at least five children who died recently after being apprehended in the United States. McAleenan has warned of a humanitarian crisis at the border as vulnerable migrants arrive at US facilities with "inadequate capacity."

A landmark opioid lawsuit heads to court
Johnson & Johnson, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and other drugmakers are due to go on trial Tuesday. They face allegations by Oklahoma's attorney general that they created the public nuisance of a costly addiction crisis by aggressively marketing and selling opioid pain drugs. Purdue Pharma, which makes OxyContin, agreed to settle in the case for $270 million.

Facebook execs subpoenaed in Canada
CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg have been summoned to appear Tuesday by a parliamentary panel looking into disinformation and election meddling. The social media giant says it may only send a company representative.

Arab leaders hold an emergency summit
Saudi Arabia's King Salman invited Arab and Gulf state leaders Thursday to Mecca to discuss attacks on his country's oil tankers and relations with Iran. More US military resources are set to deploy to the region as tensions rise.

Disneyland creeps up to the Galaxy's Edge
The "Star Wars"-themed world opens Friday in California. Disney calls it the biggest theme park expansion ever. But without a reservation, you can't ride the Millennium Falcon or dine in a galactic cantina until June 24.

More of the Mueller report could be revealed
The Justice Department has until Friday to make public parts of the special counsel's report related to ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn, plus transcripts of Flynn's conversations with Russians during the Trump transition. 

China slaps tariffs on US products
The retaliatory move is set on Saturday to hit some $60 billion in US exports, including agricultural, mining and manufactured products. It's a response to the United States more than doubling tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. Global markets do not like this mounting trade war.

New York celebrates WorldPride
LGBTQ people and their supporters on Saturday kick off a month of parties, rallies, teach-ins, sporting events and the arts to mark 50 years since the Stonewall riots. It's one of several worldwide commemorations of the key gay rights rallying point.
 


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'Anthony Bourdain Remembered'
A book of anecdotes and memories of our late CNN colleague hits shelves Tuesday.  

These are the faces of Nxivm
Dive into the cast of characters of a self-empowerment guru's alleged cult, now the subject of a gripping federal trial. And check out the rest of CNN's weekend reads.
'Aladdin' appears in theaters
A blue-all-over Will Smith just emerges from his magic lamp in a live-action movie remake that CNN's critic calls "a great deal of fun." It's rated PG.

Another 2020 Democrat faces voters
US Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado is the latest Trump challenger to step into the CNN town hall spotlight. Tune in at 10 p.m. ET Thursday.
 

Motorsports rev up Memorial Day weekend
The Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 all head for the finish line today. Check out CNN's weekend sports guide for the favorites and how to watch.

French Open tennis opens
The only Grand Slam tournament played on a clay court begins today, with Simona Halep and Novak Djokovic the top picks. Watch through June 9 on the Tennis Channel and NBC.

Stanley Cup action gets underway
The St. Louis Blues head to Boston to face the Bruins in Game 1. Watch at 8 p.m. ET Monday on NBC.

That buzzing sound is the National Spelling Bee
These young athletes train with a dictionary and a dream. Tune in starting Tuesday, with coverage of the final -- and its $50,000 cash prize -- starting at 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday on ESPN.

The Champions League Final is on
It's Tottenham versus Liverpool on Saturday in Madrid. Wherever you are on the planet, here's how to watch.
 
Atlantic hurricanes be damned!
Experts predict as many as four major hurricanes this season, which starts Saturday and runs through November 30. Let Cowboy Mouth stoke your defiance as you get prepared with CNN's hurricane checklist. (Click to rock out.)
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