Searing heat wave grills large parts of the US, causes deaths in the West and grips the East
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A group of youths shelter in the shade after being asked by lifeguards to retrieve their footwear before getting onto the sunny beach area to prevent burnt feet at Castaic Lake beach as the temperature rises Monday, July 8, 2024, in Castaic, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)