More than 500,000 customers are experiencing power outages in the southern US as officials warn of severe weather ensuing in the region through Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued "widespread" heat-related advisories in most parts of Texas, portions of New Mexico, and some parts of southern Arizona. Above normal temperatures of 108 degrees were recorded Monday, and they are expected to go even higher Tuesday, possibly hitting 110 degrees.

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Global energy sector carbon dioxide emissions hit a record peak last year, a key study warned Monday, and highlighted the "worst ever" impacts of climate change. Primary energy consumption grew about 1% last year from 2021. Fossil fuels remain dominant at 82% of consumption, despite a strong showing from renewables. Meanwhile, wind and solar power together hit a record 12% of total electricity generation, helped by the biggest ever increase in capacity for both.

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With nearly constant surveillance, grueling isolation and limited family access, the treatment of the last 30 Guantanamo detainees is "cruel, inhuman and degrading," a UN rights group said Monday. The 30 men, held close to two decades after being seized as suspects following the 2001 9/11 attack on the US, have endured a litany of abuse, including forced cell extractions, poor medical and mental health care, and inadequate access to family either by in-person visits or calls.

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When did the US open a naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba? How much does the US pay Cuba annually to lease the 45-acre base?

Monday's answer: Chuck Woolery and Susan Stafford were the original co-hosts on "Wheel of Fortune," which first aired on Jan. 6, 1975.