Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US

A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern United States. The unusual heat wave threatens to shatter record high temperatures Wednesday in cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Forecasters expect near-record temperatures to last into the weekend. The heat is unusual for April due to its early timing and duration. The National Weather Service says the heat wave should break later in the weekend, bringing cooler temperatures by Monday. Heat is the No....