Searing heat, reaching 100 degrees in some cities, takes its toll

A relentless heat wave gripped the country from the central states to the East Coast Saturday, prompting cancellation of the New York City Triathlon ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP   Sunday, July 21 Searing heat, reaching 100 degrees in some US cities, takes its toll A relentless heat wave gripped the country from the central states to the East Coast Saturday, prompting cancellation of the New York City Triathlon Try ad-free, for free: Get a 14-day free trial of the storytelling you love on the USA TODAY app. Comic-Con: Johansson feels it's 'right time' for... Pacquiao defeats Thurman in welterweight title fight Aldrin recalls first moments on moon: 'I saw dust... Road-tripping couple found dead on side of road PHOTO GALLERY The most expensive places to live in each state Ryan Adams breaks silence following allegations Georgia lawmaker says white man told her 'go back' N.H. motorcycle crash sparks new legislation Congresswoman meets with citizen in Border Patrol... STORY FROM COLLEGE AVE STUDENT LOANS Follow these 6 simple tips to take the pain out of... Start your day with the 5 Things podcast: Five news stories. Less than five minutes. Free to subscribe. MORE ARTICLES FROM USA TODAY Man punched by Buzz still says moon landing is fake NBA player-turned-prisoner wants to help others Golfer not sorry about 'Fore' incident at The Open Crash kills 5 family members on vacation Comic-Con: Marvel touts 'Black Widow,' 'Blade' Most Popular Videos & Galleries PHOTO GALLERY Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman VIDEO Trump has awkward exchange with Iraqi refugee PHOTO GALLERY Top 50 colleges that pay off the least PHOTO GALLERY These cars aren't blushing, they're pink   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Feedback • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Ad Choices • Terms of Service © 2019 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102