Heat blamed in 2 Mo. deaths as Midwest temps soar

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 ~ Updated 3:22 PM

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- At least two people have died due to recent blistering temperatures across the Midwest, and health officials urged residents Tuesday to keep an eye on those who could be vulnerable as the mercury continues to rise.

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