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1. Senators call for Alex Pretti death investigation. And, winter storm recovery efforts

   Minneapolis strikes and protests continue after ICE's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. And, states work to recover from a massive winter storm that has left widespread power outages and flight chaos.

2. How long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think

   If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength — as long as you push yourself while you're there.

3. All eyes are on Rubio as he navigates the world in 2 critical roles

   Rubio is the first person to hold both roles at the same time since Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in the 1970s.

4. DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress

   The 18-term delegate for the District of Columbia in Congress and a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement has filed paperwork to end her campaign for reelection.

5. Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza

   The return of the remaining hostage, Ran Gvili, has been widely seen as removing the remaining obstacle to proceeding with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire's second phase.

6. Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks

   The Patriots will seek their NFL-record seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks on Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

7. Power outages and canceled flights as winter storm brings snow, sleet and ice

   Reporters from across the NPR Network are covering the storm in each state — the impact and how officials are responding.

8. Videos and eyewitnesses refute federal account of Minneapolis shooting

   Trump officials have called the victim a "domestic terrorist." State officials warn such unfounded accusations threaten the integrity of the federal investigation.
   
   

9. Senate Democrats and Republicans call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti

   Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., accuses the federal government of a "cover-up," and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., warns White House against attempts to "shut down an investigation."

10. Watch: Videos refute DHS account of fatal shooting in Minneapolis

    Federal officials described the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old U.S. citizen by a federal agent as an act of self-defense. The video evidence that has surfaced so far contradicts that assertion.