Top of the Hour: Heat Wave Devastates Nation, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

The heat wave covering half the country has set over 3,000 records for the hottest overnight temperatures over the past few days.  Forecasters say it’s the hottest 2-day stretch in almost 50 years.  Power grids will be tested today with triple digit temperatures expected along the east coast.

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