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Extreme heat is both one of Death Valley’s greatest intrigues and its most serious safety concern. It’s not uncommon for a few people to die in the park from heatstroke in any given summer.
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Actor James Sikking, known for his work on ‘Hill Street Blues’ and ‘Doogie Howser,’ has died of complications of dementia, his publicist confirmed. He was 90.
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