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New Delhi is closing schools as it tries to deal with air pollution

Kids in Delhi, India, have been indoors for 20 months –- first for COVID, now for smog beyond four times what's safe. Officials have installed towers to filter it, but scientists say they don't work.

Tommy Kirk, seen here with his canine co-star in 1957's <em>Old Yeller,</em> has died. Kirk appeared in a string of hit Disney movies such as <em>Swiss Family Robinson</em> and <em>The Absent-Minded Professor.</em>

Tommy Kirk, The Fresh-Scrubbed Face Of Disney As A Child Actor, Dies At 79

Generations of children, and more than a few adults, cried along with Kirk when his character Travis Coates tearfully pulled a rifle trigger in Old Yeller.

Mark Andrews, right, of the Baltimore Ravens hurdles Devin Bush, left, of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field on Oct. 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh. This season, the Thanksgiving matchup between the two teams has been canceled due to a coronavirus outbreak.

NFL Postpones Steelers-Ravens Thanksgiving Game Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

At least seven Ravens players have tested positive for the coronavirus this week, leading the NFL to postpone Thursday's game to Sunday.

Chinese authorities are tightening the reins on just how much online gaming companies are allowed to offer young users in an effort to curb video game addiction among children.

In China, Kids Are Limited To Playing Video Games For Only 3 Hours Per Week

Online gaming companies are barred from offering their services to minors except for an hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. New rules also require players to sign on using their real names.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, second from left, is mobbed by teammates after pitching a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Friday, April 9, 2021, in Arlington, Texas.

Cup Of Joe: Musgrove's No-Hitter Boosts Parents' Coffee Shop

Since San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove threw the first no-hitter in franchise history, sales have increased at his parents' coffee shop.

'And I say, Hey! HEY!' Aardvark Arthur's wonderful new days are ending

The world-famous aardvark first appeared in print over 45 years ago. The Emmy and Peabody award-winning TV show is about to begin its 25th and final season — and creator Marc Brown has a new book.

A young Daniel Radcliffe stars as Harry Potter in "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone," which premiered in 2001.

Yer a relic, Harry: The first Harry Potter movie premiered exactly 20 years ago

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" premiered on Nov. 16, 2001. To celebrate, we're dusting off our Pensieve and revisiting NPR's coverage from 20 years ago.

Edith Murway, shown here training at her gym, discovered powerlifting at 91. Now, days away from 100, she holds the Guinness World Record for oldest competitive powerlifter (female).

Meet The Nonagenarian Who Is A Record-Breaking Weightlifter

Edith Murway holds the Guinness World Record for oldest competitive weightlifter. She turns 100 on Sunday. Murway started powerlifting at 91.

New San Diego Padres baseball team manager Bob Melvin, center, shakes hands with Padres CEO Erik Greupner as general manager A.J. Preller looks on during a news conference at Petco Park, Nov. 1, 2021.

Bob Melvin gets 3-year contract to manage Padres

The San Diego Padres announced the hiring of Bob Melvin as manager.

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer and reporter for Newsmax, top left, listens during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in March.

Newsmax Rises On Wave Of Resentment Toward Media — Especially Fox News

Conservative Newsmax TV has enjoyed a sharp burst in ratings as President Trump has urged his fans to turn away from Fox News.

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