Eastern US Hit by Record Snow, Bitter Cold

The eastern and central parts of the United States are being hit with unusually cold weather, and meteorologists say the worst is not over yet. Heavy snowfalls have paralyzed traffic in many cities, forcing school and business closures - even much of the U.S. government in Washington was shut down Tuesday. Zlatica Hoke reports snow and below-freezing temperatures are expected to continue throughout this week.

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