Oppressive Heat Alters Plans for 250th Celebrations in Washington
Source: NYT > U.S. > Politics · Bias: Center Left
Summary
The 100-degree-plus heat that has enveloped the nation’s capital shut down the Great American State Fair until 5 p.m. on Friday.
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