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A massive winter storm sweeping across the southern United States is making its way into the northeast.

Nearly a million homes and businesses are without power as a result of snow and freezing temperatures across several states.

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President Trump's senior envoys visited Israel this weekend to discuss next steps in Gaza.

From Tel Aviv, NPR's Daniel Estrin reports.

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The Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl after a 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

They'll play the New England Patriots, as NPR's Becky Sullivan reports.

Mali's government announced it will soon impose a fuel rationing system to combat a nationwide shortage there because of attacks in recent months by al-Qaeda-linked groups.

No date was announced by authorities, and it isn't clear when this will begin.

But Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, begins in mid-February when many will be traveling to local mosques and visiting loved ones.

Fewer tanker trucks have been entering the landlocked West African country, according to local unions.

Mali's Minister of Industry and Commerce told local media, "...fuel rationing is essential for transiting from crisis management to long-term market stability."

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The CEOs of more than 60 Minnesota companies, including Target, Best Buy, and General Mills, are urging local, state, and federal officials to de-escalate tensions following the killing of ICU nurse Alex Preddy by federal immigration officers.

In an open letter, the company executives called for peace and focused cooperation as some businesses reported recent losses.

Meanwhile, there are calls for further investigations to determine what led to the fatal shooting of Preddy, a U.S.