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Northwest next in line to face blistering heat

The Pacific Northwest has been one of the few temperate locations in the U.S. this summer, but an upcoming surge in heat will soon send temperatures well above normal in Seattle and Portland.

Ship sunk by ‘incredible storm’ in 1842 discovered in Lake Michigan

The story of what unfolded on the doomed ship that fateful November night is chilling and dramatic, but until now no one had ever seen the vessel at the center of the shocking maritime tragedy.

Doorbell camera captures scary moment in extreme heat for UPS driver

Temperatures rose to 110 degrees in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale that day -- and the footage served as a stark visual of a trend officials there say has been on the rise.

1988 heat wave had people wondering whether 'God is against us'

Drought was rampant. Brutally high temperatures lasted for days and days. And one of the country's most beloved national parks suffered its worst-ever wildfire that year.

Sleek and quiet fans to keep you cool day and night

You may not always need to turn up the AC to get some relief from the summer heat. Here are our picks for fans that don't make noise but still keep you cool.

Delight your dinner guests with homemade pizza this summer

Take a break from the traditional hotdogs and hamburgers and try your hand at pizza for cookouts and get-togethers over the summer.