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Spray parks, like this one in Washington, D.C., have become popular places for people to cool off in the heat of summer. But this year, fears over the coronavirus mean that some cities are re-evaluating whether to keep them open.

Cities Brace For 'Collision Course' Of Summer Heat Waves And COVID-19

As cities weather the first blasts of excessive summer heat, officials weigh the benefits of opening cooling centers and spray parks against the risks of letting people gather in public spaces.

U.S. Capitol Police officer William "Billy" Evans, who was killed Friday, was an 18-year veteran of the force and a member of the agency's first responders unit.

Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Was An 18-Year Department Veteran, Father Of 2

Lawmakers and friends are mourning U.S. Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans, who was killed in Friday's attack at a Capitol checkpoint that left another officer injured and the suspect dead.

Palm trees and clear skies in San Diego County. Aug. 8, 2020.

Heat Wave To Arrive In San Diego County This Weekend

Temperatures will be around seasonal averages Monday throughout San Diego County, but highs will gradually rise as the week progresses and a heat wave is expected to grip the region this upcoming weekend.

A hot October sun shines through palm trees in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego, Oct. 3, 2020.

Autumn Heat Wave Continues In San Diego County

Temperatures are expected to soar into the triple digits again Wednesday in the San Diego County valleys amid an autumn heat wave, according to the National Weather Service.

Hot sunny skies are drying out vegetation in San Diego's east county, raising the risk of wildfire on May 4, 2020.

San Diego's Hot Weather Conditions Raise Risk Of Wildfires

The threat of wildfire is rising with the temperature as an unseasonable warm spell rolls into the San Diego region.

A wind sock waves in the wind in this file photo taken on Friday, April 28, 2017.

Gusty Winds Expected In San Diego County Deserts

Gusty winds will buffet the San Diego County deserts Monday as temperatures cool slightly throughout the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Snow covers the ground in Waco, Texas, on Feb. 17. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has blamed renewable sources for the blackouts that have hit the state. In fact, they were caused by a systemwide failure across all energy sources.

No, The Blackouts In Texas Weren't Caused By Renewables. Here's What Really Happened

Some prominent Republicans have blamed wind and solar power for the blackouts in the storm-stricken state. But the truth is that every source of generation fell short.

How Herd Immunity Works — And What Stands In Its Way

Scientists say the pandemic will only end in the U.S. when we achieve what's called herd immunity. Play with our simulations to see how immunity can stop an outbreak in its tracks.

This undated photo provided by the U.S. Army shows Richard Collins III. He was murdered in 2017 days after being commissioned by the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant.

Army Grants Posthumous Promotion To Slain ROTC Student

Richard Collins III was given the honorary promotion to first lieutenant, three years after he was stabbed to death on the campus of University of Maryland in 2017.

Dr. Ellen Ochoa visited San Diego State University, so that she could receive an honorary degree in this photo taken on October 2, 2019.

First Hispanic Woman In Space Receives Honorary Degree From San Diego State

SDSU graduate Ellen Ochoa is the former director of the Johnson Space Center and became the first Hispanic woman to go to space in 1993.

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