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Heat wave hits New York City

New York this weekend is sweltering through a brutal heat wave, the first of 2008.

Daytime highs will soar above 90 degrees from Saturday to Monday, according to Accuweather.com. And the high humidity will make those afternoons feel as though it's hotter than 100.

"The heat will dominate much of the area. Saturday, Sunday and Monday highs in the 90s are likely from midtown to central...

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