From the WashPost: How hot? A city-by-city forecast for the prolonged heat wave this week.  Extreme heat conditions are forecast for Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, New York, Boston and other locations.

From the NYTimes: Dozens of Groups Push FEMA to Recognize Extreme Heat as a Major Disaster  The labor and environmental groups are pushing the change so relief funds can be used in more situations.