Central US walloped by blizzard conditions, closing highways, schools and government offices ( www.independent.co.uk )
A sprawling storm that pelted much of the nation’s midsection under more than a half a foot of snow created whiteout conditions in several cities and closed schools and public offices as officials warned motorists to stay home...
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