By Tuesday night — following the fourth hottest day on record in Boston — Mass General’s emergency department was slammed.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), was transported to the hospital Wednesday due to dehydration. Schumer, 74, was ...

A major heat wave will persist through the end of the week in some areas of the country. Here's what to do while the ...

As previous disasters have laid bare the US’ vulnerabilities to other types of extreme weather, this week is revealing ...

The heat wave caused disruptions to public transport across the Northeast. Amtrak said it will be forced to slow train speeds ...

Westerville residents reluctant to turn up their thermostats during the current heat wave are getting a little involuntary ...

More than 125 million Americans are under the highest level of extreme heat alerts during a wave of above-average ...

When walking them, be sure to stay mostly on grass and off the roads or sidewalks. Hot pavement can burn their paws, and a ...

Teen idol Bobby Sherman dies at 81 Sherman had four Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: “Little Woman,” “Julie, Do Ya ...

The Louisville Courier Journal and other USA TODAY Network staff have been tracking the current heat wave and compiling ...

Another steamy day is on tap for Wednesday, but there's a risk of isolated thunderstorms that could pack small hail and ...

More precipitation is on the way, with a chance of thunderstorms later today, and more expected throughout the week.