Deadly winter weather leaves thousands without power, remembering Jimmy Carter’s public health legacy and chef Alexander Smalls on his new children’s book. Source

The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration. Source

Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary. Source

Two people were found dead in a JetBlue plane’s landing gear after it arrived in Florida; At least 126 killed in Tibet earthquake. Source

Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security. Source

The IRS’ Fresh Start program could help you catch up on delinquent tax debt — but you’ll have to qualify first. Source

Two private equity firms’ efforts to wring profits out of hospitals in underserved communities put patients in danger, according to a new report by a powerful Senate committee. Source

The Eurasia Group, a geopolitical risk and consulting firm, named a lack of international leadership as the world’s biggest risk for 2025. Source

Former “Today” anchor Meredith Vieira’s husband, journalist Richard Cohen, died on Christmas Eve at 76, the talk show’s current hosts said Tuesday. Source

It might — but will it be enough to help struggling buyers? Here’s what some experts are predicting. Source