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REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT-ARKANSAS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas' Republican governor on Monday defended his decision to continue accepting new refugees, challenging skeptical GOP lawmakers to avoid creating “fear” about welcoming people from other countries. Gov. Asa Hutchinson told a legislative committee that fewer than 50 refugees will be resettled in Washington County in northwestern Arkansas under his decision. By Andrew DeMillo. SENT: 200 words. UPCOMING: 400 words, photo.

SEVERE STORMS

Icy roads, deadly tornadoes, punishing waves — severe weekend weather has been blamed for 11 deaths and major damage in parts of the Midwest, South and Northeast. Tens of thousands remained without electrical power Sunday as a result of the storms a day earlier. Officials in far-flung locations were assessing the damages while utility crews worked to restore power. SENT: 640 words, photos.

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Basketball

BKC--ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF-ALABAMA STATE — Arkansas-Pine Bluff plays Alabama State at Dunn-Oliver Acadome. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit.

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