Subject: Afternoon Buzz: John McCain’s remarkable mother: At 106, D.C. resident Roberta McCain has outlived her son
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Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:11:01 +0000

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Calls for Cardinal Wuerl’s resignation build on Tuesday, after archbishop’s accusing letter; Tired of paying $25 for pasta? These great spots sell the dish for a lot less.

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John McCain’s remarkable mother: At 106, D.C. resident Roberta McCain has outlived her son <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/08/28/john-mccains-remarkable-mother-at-106-roberta-mccain-has-outlived-her-son/?utm_term=.1fd54e3873d4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The influence of Sen. McCain's “extroverted and irrepressible” mother, who still lives in Washington, is often overlooked in a family that has produced admirals and a senator.

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Washington's archbishop says he didn't know about allegations against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, despite claims in an inflammatory letter.

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