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What began as anger at the hijab law grew into a bigger movement as Iranians said they were fed up with the regime's corruption, economic mismanagement and oppression of its citizens.

From '5 works of art to see in San Diego in November' (KPBS feature) "Mình Sẽ Đi Về," is a forthcoming solo exhibition from San Diego artist Ellis Duc Luu, featuring new ink drawings based on the stories and events of Vietnam War refugees — plus the works serve as a letter of sorts from Luu to his family. The pieces are complicated, in process and aesthetics as well as in meaning. Luu is trying to encapsulate the grief and disruption caused by the Vietnam war into these works, as well as draw on what Luu believes are his own failures, in the French creative tradition of "le mal de vivre," or "the pain of living," which is an introspective exploration of self, flaws and purpose. Intricate details are layered within other intricate details, and white space is nearly nonexistent in Luu's work. Every corner of each 22 x 30" work is chock-full of lines, shapes, figures or swirls of ocean and storm. Read more here. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the gallery and artist: "Mình Sẽ Đi Về" is Ellis Duc Luu’s second solo art exhibition. A series of ink drawings that depict the events of the Vietnam war and the refugees that were produced from the outcome. The artwork functions as both a narrative and a letter. One to provide a story of the conflict from an uncommon source. The other, is an intimate letter from the artist to his family. The series tries to weave complex themes of anti-war, grief, satire, and diaspora into a comprehensive vision. What separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom? It is the ability to tell stories, and how humanity can bring such power to these tales that it can warp the fabric of reality. "Mình Sẽ Đi Về" is a fairy tale about the many Vietnamese and southeast Asians who transformed into refugees due to imperialist involvement. On their backs, they carried strife and tribulations to survive in new lands with unknown tastes and scents. This story is to bring some equilibrium to the unbalanced narrative of many who lost their memories and homes. A piece to the ever growing chronicles of refugees around the world, past, present, and future. Location: Thumbprint Gallery Hours: Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and by appointment p: +1-858-354-6294 info(at)thumbprintgallery.com Related links: Thumbprint Gallery's website Thumbprint Gallery on Facebook Thumbprint Gallery on Instagram

Despite laws that say mental health care should be paid for on a par with other medical care, health insurance stopped covering the care a suicidal teen needed before she was stable.

China's leader Xi Jinping will serve for another five years. But who will succeed him?

When Lauren Miller found out one of her twins had a fatal condition, she discovered her doctors in Texas would only say: You need to leave the state. She went to Colorado for a selective reduction.

Botswana has one of the last thriving elephant herds – and a history of human-elephant conflict that threatens both sides. A nonprofit has a program to shift that dynamic. Will it work?

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers for which there is no current effective treatment. Only one in ten people survive longer than five years, according to the American Cancer Society, and its incidence is on the rise. It is predicted to become the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. by 2030. Join Cosimo Commisso, Ph.D., Director of the Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys, and learn about promising research breakthroughs toward effective treatments for pancreatic cancer. Date | Wednesday, November 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Location | Virtual Register here! For more information, please visit the Insights: Pancreatic Cancer event website or call (858) 646-3100.

A music festival in Caracas, Venezuela is building momentum for renewed creativity and expression in the country, amidst an ongoing political crisis.

Russian missiles hit industrial facilities at a strategic city in southern Ukraine Sunday as Moscow continued efforts to expand its gains in the country's east.

Halloween fear served with a beer! We are excited to announce our newest haunted attraction in partnership with AleSmith Brewing, Red Harvest, part of the all new event: Fright Nights at AleSmith! This event is open to all ages, and has several ticket options to choose from. The tasting room will be decorated with a hauntingly festive vibe, but what lurks in the fog beyond in the brewery is for the brave to survive... Venture from the brewery's shipping docks and facilities, all the way back to the Zien Family Farm just to see what that secret ingredient is making Evil Dead Red so darn irresistible. But once on the farm... beware the Red Harvest! Who knows what evil lurks in the rolling wheat fields... This haunted attraction is not recommended for young children. And the faint of heart can wait for the rest of their party in the tasting room... DURING PURCHASE, YOU MUST SELECT A DATE TO ATTEND (THERE ARE NO TIME WINDOWS AND TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE WITH EXCEPTION OF HOST CANCELLATION) Tickets are limited and certain nights will SELL OUT! Don't get left in the fog. BUY EARLY AND SAVE!