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90 million Americans are under heat alerts in the U.S.

Name: 90 million Americans are under heat alerts in the U.S.
Uploaded: 2026-08-20T07:13:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 30 s
Description: Dire temperatures across the U.S. are threatening the lives of millions. In Arizona's Maricopa County, 81 heat-related deaths were confirmed, and over 500 more are being investigated. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.

Dire temperatures across the U.S. are threatening the lives of millions. In Arizona's Maricopa County, 81 heat-related deaths were confirmed, and over 500 more are being investigated. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.