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Protesters gather for a rally Sunday in Hong Kong. Many of the pro-democracy demonstrators have brandished umbrellas in a nod to a symbol widely used during the semiautonomous city's massive 2014 protests.

A Guide To What's Happening In Hong Kong

For months, Hong Kong has been at a boiling point, teeming with protesters and police officers. Here's an overview of what's been going on and why.

The rich pine forest surrounding Pine Lake Forest Road in Hubbard County, Minnesota. Hubbard County is located in the Heartland Lakes region of northern Minnesota. There were once nearly 150 fire towers standing guard over the state's forests as protection against unwanted fires. Today, only a handful of towers exist.

See how Minnesota fire towers help preserve a 5,000-year-old bog

Two of the top three deadliest fires in U.S. history were in Minnesota. In response to the fires, the Minnesota forestry service was established in the early 1900s, creating the system of fire towers.

President Joe Biden participates in a meeting on Feb. 22, 2022. Biden's approval rating is up to 44%, which marks a third straight month of increases to Biden's approval rating.

NPR poll shows Biden's approval rating is up but there are warning signs for Democrats

The president's approval rating is up to 44%, but 7-in-10 people say the country is going in the wrong direction, and young and Black voters are among the least likely to vote this fall.

Noah was the most popular name for new baby boys in the U.S. last year, the Social Security Administration says. Noah's biblical namesake is also featured in a film starring Russell Crowe.

Flood Of Noahs Hit U.S. Cribs In 2013, Taking Baby Name Honors

After 54 years of dominance, Jacob and Mark were overcome by Noah as the most popular name for baby boys in the U.S. Sophia was the top pick for girls.

Clockwise from upper left: Lorde, SZA, The National, St. Vincent

Poll Results: All Songs Considered Listeners' 100 Favorite Albums Of 2017

We asked and you voted: Here are the 100 best albums of the year, as selected by All Songs Considered listeners.

'I cannot believe it': Alex Palou of Spain cruises to victory at the Indianapolis 500

The 28-year-old rocketed past Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson in the final laps of the contest and held onto the top position until the end.

A Nepalese resident sits near buildings severely damaged by an earthquake on Kathmandu on Sunday.

Powerful Aftershock Jars Kathmandu; Nepal Quake Toll Rises

A magnitude-6.7 aftershock rumbled the Nepalese capital and sent people running for open ground Sunday morning.

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush speaks during a campaign event in Cedar Falls, Iowa last week.

2015 Brought Big Money For Clinton And Bush; Sanders Led Small Contributions

Some wealthy conservative donors, including Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson, haven't put their money behind any candidate yet while Democratic donors have lined up behind Hillary Clinton.

Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., pictured during a hearing in July 2020, is suing former President Donald Trump over the Capitol riot after Trump was acquitted by the Senate over an incitement charge.

House Democrat Sues Trump, Giuliani And 2 Far-Right Groups Over Capitol Riot

Rep. Bennie Thompson filed a civil lawsuit that accuses former President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers of conspiring to incite the violence at the Capitol.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention briefly posted new guidance to its website stating that the coronavirus can commonly be transmitted through aerosol particles, which can be produced by activities like singing. Here, choristers wear face masks during a music festival in southwestern France in July.

CDC Publishes — Then Withdraws — Guidance On Aerosol Spread Of Coronavirus

The CDC says the guidelines were posted to its website in error. The now-deleted updates were notable because so far the agency has stopped short of saying that the virus is airborne.

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