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Thousands without power in aftermath of massive winter storm

Season 2026 Episode 22 | 3m 10s

A massive winter storm blanketed much of the country with snow, sleet and ice over the weekend. At least 25 deaths were reported amid the winter weather, including hypothermia and sledding accidents. Millions of Americans now face bitter temperatures for days and widespread power outages in some states that may last well into the week. John Yang reports.

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