Deep freeze grips much of country

Published: Jan 24 2013 03:24:38 PM EST Updated On: Jan 24 2013 09:08:12 PM EST

Arctic cold weather is gripping parts of the country and it's not just uncomfortable and inconvenient -- it can be deadly.

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