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Much of the western U.S. is experiencing dangerously high temperatures this weekend, with Phoenix expecting highs above 110 degrees. Public cooling centers in the region are seeing high demand due to the extreme heat.

The Western U.S. is experiencing a heat dome causing stay-inside warnings and increased wildfire risks this weekend, with record-breaking temperatures.

A heat wave is expected to bring record-breaking temperatures and increase wildfire risks in parts of the Western U.S. this weekend, prompting warnings for people to stay indoors.

A dangerous heat wave will bring record-breaking temperatures to parts of the Western U.S. this weekend, prompting warnings for people to stay inside and heightening wildfire risks in dry or burning areas.

Mavis Tire is acquiring Pep Boys in a $700M deal, expanding its presence in new and existing markets, particularly in the western US. The acquisition will increase Mavis' network to over 4,400 service centers across the US and Canada.

Cooler temperatures and higher humidity will persist through mid-week due to the marine layer and cloud cover, with no significant heat expected in the Bay Area as high pressure builds over the western U.S.

Climate extremes have contributed to severe wildfires in Canada and the western U.S., with a climatologist describing the conditions as a 'perfect storm' leading to one of the region's worst fire seasons in a decade.

Heat alerts were issued for 40 million people in parts of the western U.S. as a prolonged heat dome reached its peak. The event marked the height of an unusual weather pattern affecting the region.

Farmers along the Colorado River are experiencing increased water shortages due to a dry winter and reduced snowpack, exacerbating a drought affecting seven U.S. states and Mexico. Climate change is accelerating the drought's impact on agricultural plans in Colorado, as reported by science correspondent Miles O'Brien in the Tipping Point series.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed homes. It is one of approximately 40 wildfires currently burning across the western US.

Cities and states in the western U.S. are restricting fireworks due to ongoing wildfires as the nation prepares for a major Fourth of July celebration.

Wildfires are currently active in the Western U.S., prompting cities and states to restrict fireworks as the nation prepares for a major Fourth of July celebration.

Cities and states in the Western U.S. are restricting fireworks due to ongoing wildfires as the nation prepares for a major Fourth of July celebration. The increased wildfire risk has led to measures aimed at preventing fire-related incidents during the holiday.

Wildfires in the Western U.S. have prompted cities and states to restrict fireworks as the nation prepares for a major Fourth of July celebration. The restrictions aim to mitigate wildfire risks during a period of heightened public activity.

High winds and heat have fueled out-of-control wildfires in Utah, prompting a state of emergency. Major wildfires burned across the western U.S. this weekend, with Utah declaring emergency measures due to scorching heat exacerbating the flames. Adam Yamaguchi and Andrew Kozak provided reporting and forecasting.

The largest fire in the United States has marched through thousands of acres of tinder-dry forest in Utah, fueled by conditions described as unprecedented. Dangerous weather is hampering firefighters and leading to fireworks bans in the western US.

Trump threatens new attacks as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet. At least 70 major fires are burning in the western U.S.

Trump threatens new attacks as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet. At least 70 major fires are burning in the western U.S.

At least 70 major fires are burning in several states across the western U.S., driven by extreme heat and gusty winds. The situation is being reported by Jonathan Vigliotti.

The Trump administration will pay nearly $800 million to cancel wind projects, with power developer Invenergy redirecting funds to natural gas and geothermal projects in the western US.