Nation Jul 03 Trump heads to Mount Rushmore as America 250 celebrations ramp up amid extreme heat By Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Science Jul 01 Watch 4:38 Millions of Americans face dangerous temperatures as heat wave bears down Dangerously high temperatures are set to scorch much of the country as a brutal heat wave bears down on the East Coast and Midwest. Hundreds of cities could hit record highs by Friday, when more than 175 million Americans will… By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Jun 30 Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest The heat index — how hot it feels when air temperature and humidity are combined — is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas. By Ed White, Associated Press
Health Jun 30 How to stay cool and safe in a heat wave, even without air conditioning Scorching temperatures, especially combined with high humidity, pose risks particularly for children, older people and those with certain health conditions. By Caleigh Wells, Melina Walling, Associated Press
World Jun 29 Paris mortuaries overwhelmed amid Europe's record heat A record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies. By John Leicester, Jeffrey Schaeffer, Associated Press
Jun 28 Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, meteorologists say By Marc Levy, Associated Press Already, parts of the U.S., especially Phoenix and central Texas, and much of the Southwest were experiencing temperatures around 100 degrees on Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 28 France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat sets European records By Kirsten Grieshaber, John Leicester, Associated Press France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as the head of the World Health Organization warned that Europe is now the fastest-warming continent and… Continue reading
Jun 26 Heat catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared as models face the sun in fur and wool By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press The most coveted accessory at the Paris Fashion Week shows this week was not a bag, a sneaker or a watch. It was an ice pack. Continue reading
Jun 24 Watch 5:34 Millions in Europe face extreme temperatures from record-breaking heat wave By Stephanie Sy, Solveig Rennan A major heat wave is shattering records across Europe, leaving tens of millions of people under sweltering conditions. France topped a record for the country’s hottest day ever for the second consecutive day. The United Kingdom and Spain both hit… Continue watching
Jun 24 How a heat dome is formed and why experts blame one for Europe's baking temperatures By Alexa St. John, Associated Press Europe is sizzling under an early heat wave this week, with millions of people experiencing extremely high temperatures, and experts say a phenomenon known as a heat dome is to blame. Continue reading