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A Hong Kong online news site said Sunday that it will cease operations in light of deteriorating press freedoms, days after police raided a separate pro-democracy news outlet, arresting seven.

Severe storms took out power and destroyed homes in Alabama, hours after heavy rain and tornadoes tore through Kentucky. Several Alabama counties are under a tornado watch through early Monday.

Amid the omicron surge, there is understandable anxiety among parents, particularly those with kids under 5. Pediatric infectious disease doctor Ibukun Kalu answers some of their questions.

NPR's Eyder Peralta plays the puzzle with puzzle master Will Shortz and this week's winner, Teri Fenner from San Diego, Calif.

Julien starred opposite a young Richard Pryor in the 1973 movie The Mack. In addition to his pivotal work onscreen, he co-wrote and co-produced Cleopatra Jones.

Sometimes the sky really is falling. In suburban Pittsburgh, a loud explosion shook homes and baffled residents. The National Weather Service weighed in with a likely cause: exploding space rock.

New York City said it limited the number of people in Times Square to about 15,000 this year, after forgoing a public event a year ago.

Speed skater Brittany Bowe relinquished her spot on the U.S. Olympic team for the 500 meter speed skating event to give her teammate, Jackson, a shot at gold.

Capital One says it will stop charging overdraft fees and Bank of America is reducing them. These hefty fees hit people with low incomes the hardest.

The Biden administration says Americans will be able to order COVID-19 tests online starting Wednesday. Those who are eligible can get eight free over-the-counter at-home tests a month.