President-elect Trump named his personal criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General, praising his legal skills and commitment to fixing the justice system. Blanche defended Trump in a Manhattan criminal case earlier this year, where Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records but received a stay on all deadlines due to presidential immunity. Trump also announced Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as his attorney general pick, causing controversy for his defense of Trump’s actions and calls to overhaul law enforcement agencies.
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Hiker, 33, dies near Superstition Mountains in Arizona during extreme heat
A 33-year-old hiker, Noah Farabaugh, died while four others were rescued in the Superstition Mountains, Arizona, amid extreme heat exceeding 100 degrees on Sunday. The hikers experienced heat-related issues after six hours on the trail, prompting a rescue operation by Superstition Fire and Medical, with the other four refusing hospital treatment. Authorities have warned against hiking in such conditions, emphasizing the rapid onset of heat illness even for experienced hikers. Full Article
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