NEW YORK (AP) - Americans from Texas to Maine sweated out a steamy Saturday as a heat wave canceled events from festivals to horse races, chased baseball fans out of their seats and pushed New York City to order steps to avoid straining the electrical system. The National Weather Service said “a dangerous heat wave” sent temperatures into the 90s, with high humidity that made it feel considerably hotter. It was expected to stay warm at night, in the upper 70s to low 80s, with more heat on the way Sunday for the East Coast. Amari Rogers, 11, of Capitol Heights, Md., plays in a fountain in Washington, Saturday, July 20, 2019. The National Weather Service said “a dangerous...
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