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Fierce ‘bomb cyclone’ to disrupt holiday travel, unleash Arctic outbreak

The storm could bring blizzard conditions, bitter wind chills and travel headaches across much of the Lower 48.

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The dish has become an important part of many holidays, reflecting the melding of cultural influences.

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