John McCain, Military Hero And Senate “Maverick,” Has Died At 81

PHOENIX (CBS) — John McCain, the military hero who had a long career as a “maverick” Republican senator, has died, his Senate office confirmed on Saturday (Aug. 25).  He was 81. In a statement, his Senate office said he died at 4:28 p.m. on August 25, surrounded by his wife Cindy and his family. McCain was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in July 2017. On August 24, McCain’s family said that “with his usual strength of will,” […]