Phoenix Roasts in Record Heat

Temperatures in Phoenix hit a new high for the day yesterday, reaching a brutal 118 degrees, reports the AP . It was so hot that a local prison ordered thousands of bags of ice for inmates. Nearby storms toppled powerlines, knocking out power—and air conditioning—to some 4,000 homes…

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Phoenix Roasts in Record Heat

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