Heat wave 2012 culprit? That pesky Atlantic oscillation

Christian Science Monitor: Thermometers strained again on Saturday as the eastern half of the US faced Day 10 of Heat wave 2012, with temps creeping up into the humid 100s as sweaty Americans sought out pools, ponds, oceans, and rivers for relief. The stretch of brow-wiping weather has proven historic, shattering thousands of heat records since June, and leaving parts of the Washington, D.C. area sweltering without power and air conditioning after a rare "derecho" thunderstorm hit the area last weekend. Authorities say...

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