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Former Senator Joe Lieberman, who served as Al Gore's running mate in the 2000 presidential election, has passed away at the age of 82. Known for his political independence and bipartisan efforts, Lieberman was remembered by colleagues and political figures for his dedication to public service and his impact on American politics. His funeral will be held on Friday in his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut.
Former Connecticut senator and 2000 vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman has passed away at the age of 82 due to complications from a fall. Lieberman, the first Jewish American to be nominated on a major party’s ticket, served in the U.S. Senate from 1989 to 2013 and was known for his principled and pragmatic leadership. His funeral will be held in his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut, and he leaves behind a legacy of bipartisan engagement and dedication to public service.
A 25-year-old man named Dominic Henton from Papillion, Nebraska, has been arrested by Council Bluffs Police for allegedly assaulting former Arizona Senator Martha McSally. Surveillance camera images showed Henton following McSally before assaulting her under a bridge. McSally described the assault as being grabbed in a bear hug and molested, but she managed to fight him off. Henton has been charged with assault with intent to commit sexual abuse and is believed to be transient.