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Sen. John McCain Dies At 81

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MELISSA BLOCK, HOST:

We've been hearing this morning about the life of Senator John McCain, who died yesterday. He was a naval aviator in Vietnam and endured more than five years as a prisoner of war. The maverick Republican served six terms in the Senate. Later today, on All Things Considered, a one-hour special on the life and legacy of Senator McCain.

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