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Crayola's new blue crayon is inspired by the YInMn pigment discovered at Oregon State University in 2009. It will replace Dandelion, the bright yellow hue that the company is retiring.

Crayola Gives The People What They Want: A New Blue Crayon

After Crayola announced it was retiring the yellow crayon Dandelion, the company said its replacement would be blue, but would it be a true blue? No, it's actually an accidental blue.

Smoke rises over Saif Al Dawla district in Aleppo, Syria, in 2012. Russia and the Syrian government say they will open humanitarian corridors in Aleppo and offer a way out for opposition fighters wanting to lay down their arms, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Thursday.

Russia, Syria Pledge 'Humanitarian Corridors' Out Of Rebel-Held Parts Of Aleppo

They also say they'll grant amnesty to fighters who lay down their weapons. But big questions remain. One civilian resident told NPR he tried to use one of the corridors but feared ongoing shelling.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and former U.S. president Bill Clinton greet supporters during a primary night gathering on April 26 in Philadelphia, where Clinton will return for the Democratic National Convention later this month.

What To Expect At The Democratic Convention

The first night, July 25, will feature Bernie Sanders and first lady Michelle Obama. President Obama and former President Bill Clinton will speak later in the week.

Negotiations are underway to oust Fox News Channel Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, NPR's David Folkenflik reports.

Sources: Murdochs Moving To Oust Roger Ailes After Sexual Harassment Allegations

Ailes, the CEO and chairman of Fox News, has been sued by a former anchor, and other accusers have stepped forward. Fox News sources now say the Murdoch family is moving to push Ailes out.

"Hillary for Prison" merchandise is a top-seller at the dozens of vendor stands outside of the Republican National Convention in downtown Cleveland.

Selling Merchandise Outside Of RNC, Politics Come Second

People drove from across the country to Cleveland to hawk their wares to the throngs who've come to the Republican National Convention.

WATCH: Trump's Plane Interrupts Ted Cruz Rally, Crowd Boos

"Our party now has a nominee," Cruz said. As if on cue, the billionaire businessman's plane emblazoned with "TRUMP" across the side flew overhead to land nearby.

A woman dries clothes in a failed maize field in the north of Malawi.

The Race To Stop A Looming Food Disaster In Southern Africa

El Nino ruined this spring's harvest. Can food aid — and maize seeds — be delivered in time?

Runners compete in the marathon at the 2012 Paralympics in London. The International Paralympic Committee said Friday it is investigating reports of widespread doping among Russia's disabled athletes and is considering banning the entire Russian team from the Paralympics in Brazil in September.

Now Russia's Paralympic Athletes May Be Banned Amid Signs Of Doping

The Paralympic Committee said it's investigating 35 "disappearing positive samples" among disabled Russian athletes. The committee plans to announce by Aug. 1 whether it will ban Russia.

Canadian law professor Richard McLaren speaks at a news conference Monday in Toronto. McLaren is the author of a new report that accuses Russia of a widespread doping campaign.

Russia Should Be Barred From Rio Olympics, World Anti-Doping Agency Says

"The findings of the report show a shocking and unprecedented attack on the integrity of sport and on the Olympic Games," IOC President Thomas Bach says of a WADA investigation.

Hillary Clinton Picks Her VP Nominee: Who Is Tim Kaine?

Hillary Clinton has tapped Virginia SenatorTim Kaine to be her running mate, completing the democratic presidential ticket.

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