US storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24

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US storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24
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Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzard conditions.

At least 24 people have died in the US as a severe Arctic freeze continues to grip much of North America.

The storm has wreaked havoc for days. Over 250,00 US homes and businesses remained without power early on Sunday. The "bomb cyclone" winter storm - which occurs when atmospheric pressure plummets, causing heavy snow and winds - has disrupted travel across the country. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul - a native of Buffalo - said : "This will go down in history as Buffalo's most devastating storm."

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