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The intersection where George Floyd was killed in 2020 soon became a gathering place for racial justice demonstrations and remains the site of a memorial. commemorative events at what is now called George Floyd Square include a religious service, gospel concert, and a candlelight vigil.

The intersection where George Floyd was killed in 2020 soon became a gathering place for racial justice demonstrations and remains the site of a memorial. commemorative events at what is now called George Floyd Square include a religious service, gospel concert, and a candlelight vigil.

The 46-year-old black man died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck and back for more than nine minutes. Floyd's killing led to court-ordered oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department by a state judge. Last week, the Trump administration moved to scuttle plants for a federal court to provide additional oversight through a consent decree. For NPR News, I'm Matt Sepik in Minneapolis.

The 46-year-old black man died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck and back for more than nine minutes. Floyd's killing led to court-ordered oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department by a state judge. Last week, the Trump administration moved to scuttle plants for a federal court to provide additional oversight through a consent decree. For NPR News, I'm Matt Sepik in Minneapolis.

Harvard's campus thinned out after final exams. But those who lingered shared their disbelief. Matt's a graduate student. NPR agreed to only use his first name because of his concerns about being targeted as an international student. He hopes he'll be able to finish his degree in a few years. But on Thursday, he wasn't even looking that far ahead.

Harvard's campus thinned out after final exams. But those who lingered shared their disbelief. Matt's a graduate student. NPR agreed to only use his first name because of his concerns about being targeted as an international student. He hopes he'll be able to finish his degree in a few years. But on Thursday, he wasn't even looking that far ahead.

Matt had just heard about the judge's temporary restraining order when I bumped into him and said the news was reassuring. For NPR News, I'm Emily Piper Villillo in Boston.

Matt had just heard about the judge's temporary restraining order when I bumped into him and said the news was reassuring. For NPR News, I'm Emily Piper Villillo in Boston.

For this president to campaign on deporting immigrants on the one hand, and then he turns around and fires the judges that are supposed to hear the cases on the other hand, it's a head-scratcher.

For this president to campaign on deporting immigrants on the one hand, and then he turns around and fires the judges that are supposed to hear the cases on the other hand, it's a head-scratcher.

The New Southern Guide First published in France, Michelin has been advising diners for over a century. A list of finalists in the U.S. South is expected later this year. For NPR News, I'm Matt Bloom in New Orleans.

The New Southern Guide First published in France, Michelin has been advising diners for over a century. A list of finalists in the U.S. South is expected later this year. For NPR News, I'm Matt Bloom in New Orleans.

At least two major Mardi Gras parades have stopped using plastic beads because they can end up in landfills or clog the city's drainage system. Instead, they're throwing more useful things like jambalaya seasoning.

At least two major Mardi Gras parades have stopped using plastic beads because they can end up in landfills or clog the city's drainage system. Instead, they're throwing more useful things like jambalaya seasoning.

Sivia Hebert is on the sidewalk with her husband, Tommy, and daughter, Lucy. The family's keeping an eye out for chocolate-covered moon pies.

Sivia Hebert is on the sidewalk with her husband, Tommy, and daughter, Lucy. The family's keeping an eye out for chocolate-covered moon pies.

What kind?

What kind?

Mardi Gras typically produces more than 2 million pounds of waste, but organizers hope the weed bans can start to help cut down on that. For NPR News, I'm Matt Bloom in New Orleans.

Mardi Gras typically produces more than 2 million pounds of waste, but organizers hope the weed bans can start to help cut down on that. For NPR News, I'm Matt Bloom in New Orleans.