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Tetairoa McMillan, one of the best wide receivers in Arizona history, will skip his final year of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced on social media on Thursday. Projected as a top-10 draft pick, the 6-foot-5, 212-pound McMillan finished his illustrious career at Arizona with 3,423 receiving yards, breaking the mark set by Bobby Wade (3,351). In three seasons, the Hawaii native also posted the fourth-most catches (213) and third-most touchdowns (26) in school history. "Wildcat Nation, this journey has been everything I dreamed of and more," McMillan wrote on Instagram. "From the moment I committed to the University of Arizona, to every second spent wearing that Arizona jersey ... it's been an absolute honor. "The University of Arizona has provided me with the platform to grow and chase my dreams. ... Thank you from the bottom of my heart. To the best fans in the country, I appreciate you for all of the love and support you have given me these last 3 years. I will always be a Wildcat." In 2024, McMillan totaled 84 grabs (ninth in Division I) for 1,319 yards (third in Division I) and eight touchdowns for the 4-8 Wildcats. He also ranked third in Division I with 109.9 receiving yards per game. McMillan is a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the most outstanding receiver in college football. --Field Level MediaBy ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a weeks-long delay. The step lets Trump transition aides and future administration staffers obtain security clearances before Inauguration Day to access classified information about ongoing government programs, an essential step for a smooth transiton of power. It also allows those nominees who are up for Senate confirmation to face the background checks lawmakers want before voting on them. Teams of investigators have been standing by to process clearances for Trump aides and advisers. “This agreement with the Department of Justice will ensure President Trump and his team are ready on Day 1 to begin enacting the America First Agenda that an overwhelming majority of our nation supported on Election Day,” said Susie Wiles, Trump’s designate to be White House chief of staff. The announcement comes a week after the Trump transition team signed an agreement with the Biden White House to allow transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20. The White House agreement was supposed to have been signed by Oct. 1, according to the Presidential Transition Act, and the Biden White House had issued both public and private appeals for Trump’s team to sign on. Security clearances are required to access classified information, including on ongoing operations and threats to the nation, and the Biden White House and outside experts have emphasized to Trump’s team the importance of having cleared personnel before Inauguration Day so they could be fully briefed and ready to run the government. Republican Senators have also insisted on FBI background checks for Trump’s nominees before they face confirmation votes, as has been standard practice for decades. Lawmakers have been particularly interested in seeing the findings of reviews into Trump’s designated nominee for defense secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, and for Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence. “That’s why it’s so important that we have an FBI background check, a committee review of extensive questions and questionnaires, and a public hearing,” said. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine on Monday. John Thune, the incoming Senate Republican leader, said the Trump team “understands there’s going to have to be a thorough vetting of all these nominees.” AP congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro contributed.
World News | Biden Issues Clemency to Four Indian-Americans
This is the heartbreaking first picture of tragic Malika Noor Al Katib who was fatally stabbed at her home in Wexford, Ireland. A 34-year-old man was earlier arrested in connection with her murder. The brave schoolgirl received fatal stab wounds to her back and chest when she tried to intervene in an attack on Upper William Street, New Ross, around 11.45pm on Sunday night. The young girl was rushed to Waterford University Hospital by paramedics but her injuries were too severe and she was pronounced dead at 12.45am on Monday morning. Her 31-year-old mum Alish Al Katib suffered stab wounds to her chest, which were not life-threatening. The 34-year-old male was released from Waterford University Hospital in the early hours of this morning and was arrested by waiting Gardai, members of Ireland’s national police force. Gardai said they were following a definite line of inquiry and were not looking for anyone else in connection with their inquiries. A spokesman said: “The post mortem examination which was conducted by State Pathologist Dr Sally Anne Collis took place yesterday, the results of which will not be released for operational reasons. Malika Noor Al Katib was killed trying to protect her mum from a horrific stabbing attack. Picture: The offender was arrested by local authorities and is detained at a Garda station. Picture: ”A male, aged in his 30s has been released from hospital and arrested on suspicion of murder. “He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region. ”Investigating Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have any information on this fatal assault to come forward.” According to sources, the schoolgirl was asleep in her bed when a commotion erupted downstairs in the house at Upper William Street. She awakened and went to the room where the noise was coming from. Her mum Alish, who is formerly from Tramore, Co Waterford and a convert to the Muslim faith, was stabbed in the chest but she managed to escape from the house and raise the alarm. Meanwhile Malika, who tried to intervene and save her mum, received a number of stab wounds to her chest and back, which proved fatal. Imam Rashid Munir, imam of the Waterford Al-Munir Islamic Centre, said the community had been left in shock. He said it’s hoped that little Malika can be buried today or tomorrow, in line with Muslim tradition. He told RTE Radio One’s News at One: “The community are all in pain, they are all in shock. They all want to say a good goodbye to Malika.” He said while Malika’s mum’s injuries are not life-threatening, “she is not in a good condition” after the loss of her daughter. Wexford County Council member Michael Sheehan, a native of New Ross said: “The community is absolutely numbed by the news of the child’s death in such tragic circumstances. “I grew up in the Williams Street area and I know for certain the community will rally around and support the family. ”This is an area where everyone knows each other and this family was part of the community. They were active in many different activities. “Everyone is just shocked and a cloud is hanging over New Ross today. Malika attended New Ross Educate Together primary school, where both teachers and pupils are receiving counselling to help them cope with the loss of a friend and much-loved pupil. This story originally appeared in The Sun. More Coverage Child dead after horror school crash Nathan Schmidt, Alexandra Feiam ‘Horrific screams’: Three boys found dead Ryan Merrifield - The Sun Originally published as Irish schoolgirl, 8, killed protecting her mum from stabbing World Don't miss out on the headlines from World. Followed categories will be added to My News. More related stories Leaders ‘Treason’: President now dead man walking South Korea’s president is in serious trouble after the nation descended into chaos today – and Australia won’t be immune from the fallout. Read more TV ‘Motherf***er!’: Comedian eviscerates Biden US President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter, has gone down quite terribly even on his own side of politics. Read more