NEW YORK — A lengthy, blistering heat wave that is blanketing the eastern half of the United States is putting significant stress on the nation’s power grid as homeowners and businesses crank up their air conditioners. Utilities say they’re ready ...

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WASHINGTON — About 3,400 customers in the Washington region are without power amid a heat wave. As of 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Pepco was reporting on its website that about 3,320 customers were without power in Washington. Another 220 customers lacked ...

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