As the heat is expected to ease off, heavy rain, strong winds and some tornados are in the forecast for parts of the Midwest and the Northeast. Meanwhile, the heat wave is reaching into the South.
Montgomery County Police Department Officer Laurie Reyes speaks with NPR about the autism and dementia unit that is saving lives and helping families in Maryland.
People without access to capital are getting into housing development in Philadelphia. It's part of a program designed to create more affordable housing and boost non-traditional developers.
The baseball Hall of Famer spoke on a panel for a Negro League tribute game, saying he wouldn't wish his racism experiences on anyone. “They would point at me and say 'the n***** can't eat here.’ ”