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With snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures expected across much of the U.S., here is some of our best advice to handle or avoid travel disruptions.

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A person who said they witnessed federal agents shoot and kill Alex Jeffrey Pretti submitted a sworn statement in court disputing the federal government’s account of the shooting. “I have read the statement from DHS about what happened and it is wrong,” the person said in the statement.

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Some high-profile gun rights activists and groups bristled at government officials’ claims that federal agents may have been justified in killing Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday because he was carrying a pistol. "Carrying a gun is not a crime," said the head of one advocacy company.

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Videos verified by The New York Times show the man federal agents shot and killed in Minneapolis on Saturday was holding a phone, not a gun, before the agents took him to the ground and shot him. At least 10 shots appear to have been fired within five seconds. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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When it’s cold outdoors, you should wear good thermal underwear or base layers. We found that the highest-performing base layers for cold-weather outdoor play used a blend of merino and nylon.

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It’s one of those über-popular beauty products making waves on TikTok and Reddit, with high-praise reviews on Sephora to match. We know it’s hyped up. But our Wirecutter testers think the hype is well deserved.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com "It was our country’s destiny to reflect ideals that made us an incandescent beacon for democracy," Maureen Dowd writes. "But Trump has pulverized those ideals. We are now seen as sinister, selfish, unruly and at everybody’s throats."

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Federal agents had barred state investigators from the scene of Saturday’s shooting in Minneapolis, the head of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said, despite the agency taking the rare step of obtaining a search warrant. “We’re in uncharted territory here,” he said. Follow updates.

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A federal appeals court on Friday turned down an extraordinary request from the Justice Department to force a judge to issue arrest warrants for Don Lemon, the journalist, and four other people in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis last week. nyti.ms/4qImjKO

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Key Senate Democrats vowed to oppose legislation that would avert a government shutdown at the end of the week, and includes billions in funding for Homeland Security and ICE, after federal agents shot and killed a Minneapolis man on Saturday. nyti.ms/3LXFmS2

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Pets, like humans, are vulnerable when temperatures plummet. A few simple precautions can help pet owners mitigate the risks of extreme winter weather. Here is what experts suggest.

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Snow was expected across a giant corridor of the U.S. this weekend, with widespread areas projected to receive nearly a foot. Track the winter storm conditions in your neighborhood here.

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Videos verified by The New York Times show Alex Jeffrey Pretti, the man federal agents shot and killed in Minneapolis on Saturday, was holding a phone, not a gun, when the agents took him to the ground and shot him. In total, at least 10 shots appear to have been fired within five seconds.

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Alex Jeffrey Pretti, the man fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday, was a U.S. citizen with no criminal record, an official said. He was a registered nurse who worked in the intensive-care unit at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Minneapolis. nyti.ms/4t3ekJW

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Tens of millions of people faced a weekend of snow, ice and brutally cold temperatures as a winter storm drove eastward across the U.S. See more photos from around the country here. nyti.ms/4pXKioc

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At 80, Norma Kamali is convinced that having good style is rooted in one key truth. “You should dress to match your spirit,” Kamali said. Here’s what the fashion legend recommends to get personal style right. nyti.ms/3NN3jw1

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Here's a quick and delicious pasta dish to make when you have little time, and even less food in the house. All you need is a box of spaghetti, four eggs, olive oil and garlic (Parmesan is a delicious, but optional, addition).

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Snow, sleet and blistering cold descended across much of the eastern half of the U.S. on Saturday, as a severe winter storm took hold with nearly 200 million people in its path. Find the latest forecast and live updates here. trib.al/TziEmYz

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Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident on Saturday morning. Colleagues and a senior law enforcement official identified the man who was shot as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive-care nurse. Follow live updates.

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Amtrak over the last few years has expanded its use of dynamic pricing, a system that rewards early planners and charges a premium for flexibility and last-minute travel. Critics of Amtrak’s approach say a taxpayer-supported service should not behave like a moody algorithm.

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Covered in a crisp, everything-seasoning crust and served with a creamy, tangy caper sauce, this quick salmon meal is inspired by the beloved flavors of bagels and lox. nyti.ms/49xFSPP

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Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis on Saturday, the authorities said. Agents carrying out the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown have shot at least two other people in the city this month, including Renee Good. Here’s what we know about the latest shooting.

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Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident on Saturday, the city’s police chief said. The shooting prompted clashes between law enforcement and protesters, as Minnesota officials renewed demands that the Trump administration end its immigration crackdown. trib.al/u8ESi4Q

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com "In normal times, the president deserves great deference in the exercise of foreign affairs, but that deference is never absolute, especially not when the president has shown himself unbound by legal and ethical constraints," the editorial board writes.

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When it’s cold enough for a frost, it’s cold enough for your plumbing to freeze, and potentially crack open and flood your home. Here are tips to prevent that from happening.

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A severe winter storm is sweeping across the U.S. this weekend. Here’s what you can do, even in the last minute, to prepare your home and stay safe and warm.

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Snow and ice can lead to difficult and unsafe driving conditions, particularly in areas where people are not used to such severe weather. If you can’t stay home, here are a few expert tips on driving safely.

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The Trump administration has stepped up its effort to comb public housing rolls for undocumented immigrants, telling public housing authorities across the country on Friday that they would face sanctions if they did not adequately verify whether tenants met eligibility requirements.

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Crews worked on Saturday to reroute millions of gallons of untreated sewage from spilling into the Potomac River days after the collapse of a major sewer line and as one of the most severe winter storms to hit the Washington region in years approached.

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A severe winter storm, crawling east from Texas through the mid-South and up to the Northeast, could affect more than half of the U.S. population through the weekend, snarling air travel and coating roads in ice and snow. Here’s what to know if you’re planning to travel.

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