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Temperatures reached record highs in multiple states on Wednesday, as a heat wave that has been scorching the West since last week expanded into the middle of the country. The unusually warm weather ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Southern California broke 28 temperature records Wednesday, with Indio reaching 107 degrees. Heat warnings ...