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A demonstrator drapes himself in the Armenian flag at a rally supporting Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday. He was just one of tens of thousands who packed Republic Square in the capital, Yerevan, and blocked roads and interrupted railway service.

Armenian Opposition Leader Pauses Protests, With New Hope For Prime Minister Bid

Wednesday began with Nikol Pashinyan's supporters clogging roadways and plazas across the country, irate that his bid for premier failed. By day's end, though, a second bid looked on track to succeed.

Aging Up

Most people think the best time to start a business is when you're young.

Venezuelan Migrants Face Hardships In Brazil, But Say It's Still Better Than What They Left

Venezuela's economic and social meltdown is fueling an exodus. Tens of thousands of people have made their way to Brazil, some to the heart of the Amazon rain forest. Life is very difficult, but despite the hardships Venezuelan migrants say it's still better than back home.

The Illinois River is a popular with both locals and tourists in Oklahoma. But environmentalists say pollution has significantly damaged the water quality over the previous decades, turning once-clear streams and lakes murky.

In Oklahoma, Critics Say Pruitt Stalled Pollution Case After Taking Industry Funds

When Scott Pruitt served as Oklahoma's attorney general, he took over a major pollution lawsuit brought by his predecessor. Critics accuse Pruitt of inaction on the case, which remains unresolved.

After years of claiming she was black, Rachel Dolezal was outed as white in 2015. The Netflix documentary <em>The Rachel Divide </em>explores the fallout for Dolezal and her family.

'Rachel Divide' Director Says Dolezal 'Has Remained Resolute'

In 2015, Rachel Dolezal became a walking Rorschach test for America's racial dysfunction. A new Netflix documentary explores what happened to Dolezal after the initial furor died down.

Music is integral to Arena Stage's <em>Snow Child</em>, and actors sometimes join the house band on their own instruments.

'Snow Child' Conveys Alaska's Wild Magic In Musical Form

Eowyn Ivey's novel about a Alaskan homesteaders longing for a child — and the magical snow girl who appears to them — has been reimagined as a bluegrass-infused musical.

What The Uproar Over Kanye West Might Reveal About Black Voters

Gene Demby of NPR's Code Switch says Kanye West's noisy flirtation with the Republican Party illuminates some important dynamics about black voting and partisanship.

Secretary Of State Pompeo Addresses Key Priorities At His Swearing-In Ceremony

President Trump is making his first visit to the State Department, as his new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vows to bring back the department's "swagger."

State residents adapting to REAL ID

The public is quickly adapting to a new form of ID issued by the state Division of Motor Vehicles.A press release from the state DMV says in just one year…

Much of the inner reef at Oahu's Hanauma Bay is dead after decades of tourism. The state may sign a law banning over-the-counter sunscreens believed to harm coral.

Hawaii Approves Bill Banning Sunscreen Believed To Kill Coral Reefs

If Gov. David Ige signs the bill, popular sunscreen brands including Coppertone, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic will be illegal. Lawmakers say they contain chemicals harmful to delicate marine life.

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