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Scorching heat dome and wildfire smoke in U.S. poses health risks for vulnerable groups

For much of the country Wednesday, spending time outside came with a cost. A smoky haze darkened skies from Minneapolis to Detroit and beyond. And searing heat, blamed for 13 deaths in Texas, spread to neighboring states. John Yang reports on a day of extreme conditions.

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