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Winter storm pounds Midwest

A storm referred to as a a small Tyrannosaurus rex caused six deaths, and spawned Gulf Coast region tornadoes and lots of snow before veering Northeast today.

Residents clear cars and driveways as plows clear the streets in Carbondale, Ill. on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. A gusty winter storm slammed southern Illinois on Wednesday, leaving roads covered in ice and snow and prompting authorities to warn of whiteout conditions that could significantly reduce drivers' visibility. (AP Photo/ The Southern Illinoisan, Aaron Eisenhauer)

Residents clear cars and driveways as plows clear the streets in Carbondale, Ill. on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. A gusty winter storm slammed southern Illinois on Wednesday, leaving roads covered in ice and snow and prompting authorities to warn of whiteout conditions that could significantly reduce drivers' visibility. (AP Photo/ The Southern Illinoisan, Aaron Eisenhauer)

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