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How 2014's first big storm is affecting 100 million Americans
The Northeast and Midwest are hit hard by the first big storm of 2014, which brought snow, winds and freezing temperatures to the region.More than 100 million Americans were under some level of winter storm warning, watch or advisory on Thursday, the Weather Channel reports. (See the National Weather Services advisories near you.)The storm moved through Ohio Valley, the Great Lakes region and New England, and its effects are expected to carry through Friday. Here's how it's affecting the nation:Near-record …