New Yorkers, visitors cope with heat wave

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New Yorkers, visitors cope with heat wave
New York City nearly hit 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade on Tuesday. The city's last triple-digit temperature happened on July 18, 2012, but it hasn't been 100 degrees in June since 1966 – nearly 60 years ago.
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New Yorkers, visitors cope with heat wave
New York City nearly hit 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade on Tuesday. The city's last triple-digit temperature happened on July 18, 2012, but it hasn't been 100 degrees in June since 1966 – nearly 60 years ago.
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Astronauts launch to space station after delay
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Alligator found in basement after fire
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Truck hangs off bridge in China
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Iconic taxi may vanish forever
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50 years of 'Jaws' and shark attacks
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The NHL Stanley Cup's perfect imperfections
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Storm chaser captures 'unprecedented' view of monster hailstones falling from sky
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Flash flood destroys apartment building
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After talking to hundreds of dads, this podcaster shares his two biggest lessons
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