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Widespread outages follow weekend freezing rain, with more ice ahead

A massive winter storm brought freezing rain and widespread outages in the South, with icy conditions lingering in the North through Monday.

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Sarah McCammon is a National Correspondent covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for NPR. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion and reproductive rights, and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines, podcasts and special coverage.
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