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NPR spoke with a few student leaders about their graduations speeches and how a not-so-typical senior year inspired their words for the class of 2020.

Thousands of people in Houston and around the country watched the funeral of George Floyd. He was remembered as a caring man who has left a long and lasting legacy for racial justice.

Patrick Yoes, who leads the nation's largest police union, says his responsibility is to ensure "quality law enforcement" nationwide. Critics, however, say police unions are stifling reform.

The ride-hailing company is seeing signs of recovery as cities, states and countries lift lockdown restrictions, but the pandemic has taken a steep toll.

Gen. Charles Brown was confirmed to lead the U.S. Air Force. Brown said his nomination "provides some hope but also comes with a heavy burden," given the nation's current focus on matters of race.

HBO Max has temporarily removed the 1939 film Gone with the Wind from its streaming service. The company says it will return with a "discussion of its historical context."

"Artemis Fowl" premieres Friday on Disney +.

Off-duty nurses, security guards, ambulance workers and others have joined protests against racism and police brutality to work as medics. "When we see suffering, that's where we go," says one.

Protests across the country over the death of George Floyd are forcing parents to have conversations with their children about racism.

After scant live sports to watch since the coronavirus pandemic took hold, the 54-game tournament in Florida will provide a football buffet: matches nearly every day from July 8 to Aug. 11.