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Tips to staying cool, safe in the heat

The simplest advice: Find a place that has air conditioning. Cooling centers are open around the region.

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Tips to keep you -- and your pet -- cool in the heat

It's not even June, and local governments are having to open cooling centers and even adjust trash collection due to soaring temperatures.

Tags: Kate Ryan , D.C. Department of Public Works , Mount Vernon High School , James Madison High School

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Staying healthy in the heat

Mark Brady, chief spokesperson for Prince George's County Fire/EMS

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Local communities work together to beat the heat

Local communities are working to help everyone stay cool and comfortable in the brutally hot weather conditions.

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Ways you may not have considered to keep cool

Some simple household solutions could make the difference in this sizzling heat.

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Cruelty charges filed in death of dog

Animal cruelty charges have been obtained against a woman whose dog died from being left in a car in 104-degree heat July 6, according to charging documents filed in Frederick County District Court.

Tags: Frederick County District Court , dogs , Cathryn Cordyack Washington , Frederick County Animal Control , animal cruelty

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Heat Wave: The Good Side

If you were in the Washington area last week you may have noticed traffic was light and drivers, for the most part, were polite for which you can thank Congress. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains the annual July 4th exodus that makes DC livable.

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Hot weather has cars overheating

Heat is damaging batteries, hoses, belts and tires.

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Yes, your trees need water

Experts say trees need 25 gallons of water each week to stay healthy.

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For some workers, every day is a scorcher

Bakery workers and mechanics sweat it out every day.

Tags: Heat wave , Evan Haning , Germantown

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