Temporary flame installed at JFK’s gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery during upgrades to make the flame system more modern, energy efficient and easier to maintain.

Today in history: John Glenn first American to orbit earth 51 years ago. Here he is with JFK, who was eager to recruit him for political career.

Photo via @BeschlossDC

What we’re following: 

- 9/11 memorial plaza opens to the public

- F-16s scrambled after a long bathroom visit on a flight causes a security scare

- Explosion rocks France nuclear waste site

And did you see…

- Jackie Kennedy wanted to die with JFK

- ‘Spongebob Squarepants’ blamed for kids’ poor attention spans

- ‘Spartacus’ star Andy Whitfield dies at 39

Finally!  We’ve got actual pictures of the Turtles on the runway at JFK International Airport earlier today.

Photos courtesy of the Port Authority of NY & NJ

Photo courtesy of Port Authority of NY & NJ

@JFKTurtles after being rescued from the runway at JFK.

Cute item of the day: Turtles on the runway at JFK causing delays… well maybe not so cute to those flying in or out of JFK.  We are just hoping to see some pictures!