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Visitors wait to reenter the National Mall in Washington after a July 4 severe weather evacuation. Photo: ABC News
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Independence Day Heat Dome Leaves Dozens Dead From Alabama to Connecticut

A historic heat dome baked the central and eastern United States over the Independence Day weekend, killing at least 25 people and forcing cities to scrap holiday events. New Jersey reported the most suspected heat deaths of any state.

6 Jul 2026 ·6 min read
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