Top Iran commander killed in U.S. airstrike, an NFL playoff preview, and more from Apple News

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Top Iranian commander Qassim Suleimani was killed in a U.S. drone strike. Suleimani was the architect of almost every significant Iranian military and intelligence operation over the past two decades, and the Pentagon says he was actively developing attacks on Americans in the region. Iran’s supreme leader has called for revenge. The New York Times

In impeachment news: Newly revealed emails show the Pentagon’s concerns over the White House’s decision to freeze security aid to Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal

The FDA is banning some, but not all, vaping flavors. Many candy- and fruit-flavored products will be prohibited, but menthol-flavored cartridges — along with the tank-based systems found in most vape shops — were spared. Juul, the leading e-cigarette company among teens, will be largely untouched by the new policy. Los Angeles Times

Julián Castro pulled out of the presidential race. Castro’s decision, which comes one month before the Iowa caucuses, leaves the Democratic primary field without a Latino candidate. POLITICO

The NFL playoffs kick off this weekend, with eight teams heading into the wild-card round. But who has the best chances of making it to the Super Bowl? Here’s everything you need to know. ESPN

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Your Questions, Answered

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Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

Mysterious drones are flying over rural Colorado and Nebraska, and no one knows who’s behind them. CNN

An entire nation runs on Firestone tires. Now layoffs are costing Liberian citizens “everything.” The Washington Post

For the Trump Organization, revenue from office skyscrapers is making up for a lagging hotel business. The New York Times

These traditional diets from communities in Costa Rica, Italy, and Japan can lead to longer lives. National Geographic

Here’s how to finally stop killing your houseplants. Vox

The Last Word

“	We have come to take democracy for granted.”

Chief Justice John Roberts — who is set to preside at the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump — addresses a decline in civic awareness in America. USA Today

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