30 days over 110 F in Phoenix. But expected monsoon rains could cool historically hot Southwest

A historic heat wave that has blasted the U.S. Southwest throughout July is showing signs of abating with late-arriving monsoon rains. Forecasters expect that by Monday, people in metro Phoenix will begin seeing high temperatures under 110 degrees for the first time in a month.

A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legs

An American metropolis known for freeways and traffic has a newly discovered species named in its honor: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede. The tiny arthropod was found just beneath the surface by naturalists at a Southern California hiking area.

Your recent cold could be COVID-19, as the nation goes into a late-summer wave

It's time to stock up on tissues, bingeable TV options and COVID-19 tests. Yes, many signs are pointing to a COVID-19 summer surge – although one that's far less intense than what emerged the past few summers.

Does the US need more submarines? Romney asks White House for funding

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, is among a group of Republicans asking for funding to strengthen the nation's submarine fleet.

Blood pressure is best lowered by 2 exercises, study finds

When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are best.

As e-bikes proliferate, so do deadly fires blamed on exploding lithium-ion batteries

Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and motorized bicycles because of a rash of deadly fires caused by exploding batteries.

Biden rule would hinder states from investigating out-of-state abortions. Utah's AG is opposed

What happens when someone travels to Oregon to get an abortion that is illegal in a different state?

Oreo maker increases growth forecast thanks to demand for cookies, sweets

(cnn) — The maker of Oreo and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate is thanking an increased demand for sweets in the first half

The Eagles announce the death of founding member Randy Meisner at 77

(cnn) — Randy Meisner, who was a co-founding member of legendary rock band the Eagles and served as a bassist and

Idaho sheriff confirms jawbone found at Bear Lake, additional bone fragments discovered

Update: Authorities said additional bone fragments have been found in the vicinity of the discovered jawbone but they

Phoenix’s record heat is killing off cactuses

(cnn) — At a botanical garden in Phoenix some cactuses can’t take the heat. Record-high temperatures in Arizona,