hostages if aafia to released from prison. just after 9:00 p.m., the other three hostages making that daring escape. the suspect was fatally shot and a gun was recovered. and whit you tonight, a new warning from the fbi and dhs to communities of faith, given this volatile environment right now, say they they will likely be the continued target of violence and terrorism. so, their advice, stay vigilant. raising a lot of concern. mireya, thank you. next tonight, american hoepts in crisis, squeezed between the omicron surge and the shortage of staff. an average of 21,000 patients admitted with covid every day. a growing number of hospitals now delaying elective surgeries. the cases are tapering off where omicron struck first, down 17% in new york city and new jersey. home testing getting easier, as well, to find. insurance companying now