Kayla Miles, 12, shades herself from the 108-degree Fahrenheit (42-degree Celsius) heat with a Bible as she waits for her family to leave the motel where they've been living in Grand Prairie, Texas July 2, 2009. The Wilson family moved to Texas after losing their jobs and their home in Minnesota. They ended up in a homeless shelter and through assistance with the National Urban League were able to find jobs. The Urban League has been paying for temporary housing in a motel as they work to get back on their feet. Picture taken July 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Kayla Miles, 12, shades herself from the 108-degree Fahrenheit (42-degree Celsius) heat with a Bible as she waits for her family to leave the motel where they've been living in Grand Prairie, Texas July 2, 2009. The Wilson family moved to Texas after losing their jobs and their home in Minnesota. They ended up in a homeless shelter and through assistance with the National Urban League were able to find jobs. The Urban League has been paying for temporary housing in a motel as they work to get back on their feet. Picture taken July 2, 2009.

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