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A mural of George Floyd marks the place where he was murdered by Minneapolis police near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, Tues., May 20, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During the past five years, the intersection, which has come to be known as George Floyd Square, has served as a memorial space for all those who have died at the hands of law enforcement.

A mural of George Floyd marks the place where he was murdered by Minneapolis police near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, Tues., May 20, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn. During the past five years, the intersection, which has come to be known as George Floyd Square, has served as a memorial space for all those who have died at the hands of law enforcement. Tim Evans for NPR hide caption

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The world witnessed George Floyd's murder. 5 years later, what has changed?

Five years after George Floyd's death sparked worldwide protests over police brutality and racism, NPR's Michel Martin reflects on Morning Edition's return to Minneapolis to examine what has changed.

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President Trump walks to board Air Force One prior to departure from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday en route to New Jersey for the weekend.

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Trump shrinks National Security Council in major foreign policy shakeup

The NSC has traditionally played a pivotal role in advising the president for his biggest diplomatic and security decisions. But in Trump's second term, it has seen its influence shrink.

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Indigo Girls: Tiny Desk Concert

Emily Saliers and Amy Ray share space as only they can, trading off songs each had written while becoming one through their trademark harmonies.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pictured with a serious facial expression while listening during an event with President Donald Trump to sign executive orders regarding nuclear energy in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Washington. Only Hegseth is pictured. He's wearing a blue suit and dark-patterned tie. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pictured with a serious facial expression while listening during an event with President Donald Trump to sign executive orders regarding nuclear energy in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Washington. Only Hegseth is pictured. He's wearing a blue suit and dark-patterned tie. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Evan Vucci hide caption

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Defense Sec. Hegseth puts new limits on press access at the Pentagon

The Pentagon restrictions on media covering the military follow a series of moves by the Trump administration to curtail press access. The changes overhaul historic access for the press.
This illustration depicts the early jawless vertebrate Astraspis being attacked by the sea-scorpion Megalograptus in dark, shallow waters. Both animals likely had tooth-like scales on their bodies that would have allowed them to sense things in the waters around them.

This illustration depicts the early jawless vertebrate Astraspis being attacked by the sea-scorpion Megalograptus in dark, shallow waters. Both animals likely had tooth-like scales on their bodies that would have allowed them to sense things in the waters around them. Brian Engh/www.livingrelicproductions.com hide caption

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That zing in your teeth from a cold treat? Blame this ancient armored fish

The sometimes uncomfortable sensations we feel in our teeth may be an evolutionary holdover from the scaly exteriors of ancient armored fish.
The Uce Family: Rose Uce (left), Rottana Uce (left middle), Bo Uce (right middle) and Victoria Uce (right) at the Khemara Buddhikaram Temple in Long Beach.

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A survivor of the Cambodian genocide opens up to his daughter

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Bo Uce still vividly remembers his experiences as a child soldier under the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. He doesn't talk much about his past. But his daughter, Victoria Uce, wants to know.
Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible โ€” The Final Reckoning.

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Mission: Impossible's overblown 'Final Reckoning' still thrills

The two hour, 49 minute conclusion to the seven-sequel franchise is self-congratulatory and inanely plotted. But, as always, it's fun to watch Tom Cruise, now 62, execute eye-popping stunts.

Mission: Impossible's overblown 'Final Reckoning' still thrills

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Michael B. Jordan signs autograph during the red carpet for the movie 'Sinners' at Plaza Universidad on March 31, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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Ryan Coogler is bringing 'Sinners' home to Clarksdale for a series of screenings, Q&A

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Local residents and activists successfully campaigned to bring the film to the Mississippi Delta town it's set in โ€” which hasn't had a theater in 20 years.
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