Bad drivers and high gas prices. That's what you have to look forward to ahead of the holiday weekend.

On the Road

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There's not a lot of good news on the roadways lately. Gas prices have jumped dramatically ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and if you travel in and around Boston, you may want to read this. 

Weather

Partly sunny, slight chance of a shower, high 79.

News

Obama drops arms embargo on Vietnam
President Barack Obama has removed a half-century old ban on selling arms to Vietnam. Obama, who's on a three-day visit to the country, says, "both sides have established a level of trust and cooperation, including between our militaries, that is reflective of common interests and mutual respect." Obama steered clear of harsh condemnation of what critics see as Vietnam's abysmal treatment of dissidents.

Busy week for NH Lawmakers
House and Senate lawmakers are kicking off a busy week of negotiations on issues ranging from regulating police body cameras to banning the practice of gay conversion therapy on minors. As the session winds to close, the two chambers must find common ground on bills they've both passed, but with different details.

Wake Up Winning

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Tickets to the NHRA New England Nationals coming to New England Dragway next month.

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