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Former Vice President Dick Cheney is dead at 84. He was the 46th vice president and served alongside President George W. Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009. Former Vice President Dick Cheney ...

WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who served alongside President George W. Bush for two terms, has died. He was 84. The 46th vice president of the United States died on Monday due ...