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Police officers detain a man at protests in Moscow. Hundreds have been arrested during a demonstration demanding that opposition candidates be allowed to run for the Moscow city council.

Russian Police Arrest Hundreds Of Demonstrators At Moscow Protest

Demonstrators are demanding fair elections for the City Duma and for opposition candidates to be allowed on the ballot.

A rendering of the proposed Newland Sierra development in San Marcos.

Campaign Underway Asking Voters To Approve 2,000 Home Development In North County

The Newland Sierra development was approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors last year but more than 100,000 signatures forced the project onto the 2020 ballot.

Protesters block the main road outside the Palestinian refugee camp of Burj al-Barajneh, south of the Lebanese capital Beirut, on July 16. The protests are against Lebanese government decision to restrict Palestinians' work opportunities.

In Lebanon, Palestinians Protest New Employment Restrictions

The protests were spurred by the closure of two Palestinian-owned businesses amid a larger government crackdown on Syrian refugees. Palestinians make up about 10% of Lebanon's population.

The mood boost of talking to strangers may seem fleeting, but the research on well-being, scientists say, suggests that a happy life is made up of a high frequency of positive events. Even small positive experiences — chatting with a stranger in an elevator — can make a difference.

Want To Feel Happier Today? Try Talking To A Stranger

Happiness, says one researcher, is the sum of many positive moments throughout the day. Something as simple as a friendly chat in the elevator can boost your mood. So put down your phone and try it.

Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley hold an event to introduce the "Medicare for All Act of 2019" near the U.S Capitol in April.

The Practical Reasons Candidates Talk About Improbable Policies

Congress is unlikely to pass ambitious policies like "Medicare for All" or the Green New Deal, even if a Democratic proponent of them were elected. But there are plenty of reasons to run on them.

Senate intelligence committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., praised the work of state and local election officials in the past few years, but said, "There is still much work that remains to be done."

Senate Intel Committee Unveils Election Security Report In Wake Of Mueller Hearings

The report appeared as the 2020 presidential race gets underway in what promises to be a bitter and divisive battle and after the former special counsel said to expect continued Russian interference.

NPR sent photographers to locations across the country to document the stark differences between school districts right next to each other. This is what they saw.

PHOTOS: Where The Kids Across Town Grow Up With Very Different Schools

NPR sent photographers across the country to document the stark differences between school districts right next to each other. This is what they saw.

Residents of Pereslavl-Zalessky gathered for a protest against planned garbage dumps earlier this month. As Russian President Vladimir Putin approaches his 20th year in power, anger over bread-and-butter issues is sparking protests.

'The Rot Starts From The Top': Russians Protest Over Problems Big And Small

As President Vladimir Putin approaches his 20th year in power, anger over bread-and-butter issues is sparking demonstrations across the country.

Sleep scientists say the power of a warm bedtime bath to trigger sleepiness likely has to do, paradoxically, with cooling the body's core temperature.

A Warm Bedtime Bath Can Help You Cool Down And Sleep Better

Research suggests a warm bath or shower an hour or two before bedtime can help you unwind and fall asleep faster. Why? It will help lower your core temperature, and that's a circadian sleep signal.

'The Rot Starts From The Top': Russians Protest Over Problems Big And Small

As President Vladimir Putin approaches his 20th year in power, anger over bread-and-butter issues is sparking demonstrations across the country.

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