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Dick Cheney, widely regarded as the most powerful vice president in American history, died yesterday , according to a statement from his family. He was 84. The cause of death was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, the statement added. Read more about his life and legacy here .

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Voting concludes today in a series of closely watched races across the U.S. — including the mayoral election in New York City and the races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia. In California, a special election on redistric

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