U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday after a brief and unexpected illness, his office said in a statement.
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday after a brief and unexpected illness, his office said in a statement.
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