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High-ranking US Democratic senator suffers stroke

Senator Chris Murphy, a sharp critic of Trump who is not up for re-election in the midterms, is described as alert after the stroke.

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Washington, Senator Chris Murphy, a fierce critic of President Trump who is not up for re-election in the midterms, has suffered a stroke.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAl Jazeera reports he is alert.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAlert is a wonderful word to hear, Gloria. We wish the senator a full and speedy recovery.

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