Heat, Fire Still Gripping Much Of West

Parts of the U.S. are continuing to sizzle as July creeps toward setting a record for the hottest month ever recorded. Phoenix led the way Sunday, hitting its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees. Thunderstorms forecast in Phoenix for both Monday and Tuesday could offer some relief. Meanwhile, erratic winds are blamed for spreading a massive wildfire still burning out of control in California’s Mojave National Preserve. Firefighters to the south reported progress against another major blaze that prompted evacuations.