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Douglas Mc Cain, the eldest son of Sen. John Mc Cain, dies at 66

Douglas Mc Cain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John Mc Cain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.

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What happened Douglas Mc Cain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John Mc Cain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
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CenterDouglas Mc Cain, the eldest son of Sen. John Mc Cain, dies at 66

CBS News Politics · Center · News report

Right / center-rightDoug Mc Cain, the oldest son of Sen. John Mc Cain, dead at 66

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CBS News PoliticsNews report · May 24, 2:25 PM

Douglas Mc Cain, the eldest son of Sen. John Mc Cain, dies at 66

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Douglas Mc Cain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John Mc Cain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.

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NY Post PoliticsNews report · May 24, 12:34 PM

Doug Mc Cain, the oldest son of Sen. John Mc Cain, dead at 66

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Doug Mc Cain, a Navy pilot and the eldest child of late Sen. John Mc Cain, has died suddenly at the age of 66, his family announced.

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May 24, 12:34 PM: NY Post Politics joined the source map.

May 24, 2:25 PM: CBS News Politics joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is needs review · outlier detected.