consolidation. but even that gas, that s moving down as well despite the cold snap that we re feeling across much of the country. i can see behind you it s a snowstorm in washington. in other corporate news watches of aol are looking to gain because we got a report late yesterday that verizon communications approached aol reportedly about a potential acquisition or joint venture. that s certainly something to watch as well. we ll be opening up in just a few minutes time as well. mandy droourury, thank you so much. coming up in the next half hour of the rundown. two lawmakers from each side of the aisle. we ll talk about the start of the new session and some of the key issues including u.s. relations with cuba and the president of mexico s visit today. plus, more on this first big winter snow. here s a live scene over indianapolis where a jackknifed truck has caused miles of