U.S. Preparing for Winter Storm; Trump's Use of Military; U.S Consumer Spending

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  Millions across the U.S.

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  race for a major winter storm.

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  At least 16 states have declared emergencies ahead of lots of snow,

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  ice, and perilously low temperatures.

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  I'm Scott Simon.

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  And I'm Aisha Roscoe.

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  And this is up first from NPR News.

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  The risks are so intense that as I'm standing here right now,

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  I'm declaring a state of emergency throughout the entire State of New York.

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  Governor Kathy Hochel,

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  one of the many governors worried about the dangerous conditions that are forecast.

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  We'll have more on that.

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  We'll also look at how President Trump is using the military overseas and right here at home.

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  Also, consumer spending carries the economy, but is that sustainable?

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  So stay with us.

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  We have the news you need to start your weekend.

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