Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

Senator Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, suffered a stroke and was hospitalized. He was attending his son's hockey game when the health incident occurred. According to his office, he is now awake and alert. The stroke happened before the midterm elections.

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  1. Nov 1Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says
  2. Nov 2U.S. Senator Chris Murphy remains hospitalized days after suffering a stroke

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Latin TimesLean Left· 8d ago

Sen. Chris Murphy Suffers Stroke, Rushed to Johns Hopkins Before Midterms

BostonLean Left· 8d ago

Sen. Chris Murphy is ‘awake and alert’ after suffering a stroke

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 9d ago

Officials and colleagues offer well wishes after Conn. Senator Chris Murphy suffers stroke

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· PBS NewsHour, Philadelphia Inquirer
PBS NewsHourLean Left· 9d ago

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, his office says

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 9d ago

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, his office says

SalonLeft· 9d ago

Senator Chris Murphy “awake and alert” after suffering a stroke

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 8d ago

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy remains hospitalized days after suffering a stroke

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The ColumbianCenter· 8d ago

Sen. Murphy ‘awake and alert’ after stroke

Roll CallCenter· 9d ago

Sen. Murphy ‘awake and alert’ after stroke

NewsweekCenter· 8d ago

Chris Murphy Health Update: Senator 'Responding Well' After Stroke

WTNH New HavenCenter· 8d ago

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy recovering after suffering stroke, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

ABC 27 HarrisburgCenter· 9d ago

Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· 9d ago

Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

WWLP SpringfieldCenter· 9d ago

Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

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The Christian PostRight· 8d ago

Sen. Chris Murphy suffers stroke ahead of midterms, colleagues pray for recovery

Blue State Blues NewsRight· 8d ago

Stroke Sidelines Top 2028 Democrat Chris Murphy Two Days before Election Democrats Desperately Need Him

LegitgovRight· 8d ago

Covid Vaxxed, Boosted Conn. Senator Chris Murphy ‘Awake and Alert’ After Experiencing Stroke

BizPac ReviewRight· 8d ago

Sen. Chris Murphy suffers stroke in front of his son — doctors expect full recovery

Washington ExaminerRight· 8d ago

Chris Murphy suffers stroke at age 53: What to know

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 9d ago

High-ranking US Democratic senator suffers stroke

The GuardianLean Left· 9d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Connecticut senator Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke

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BBC NewsCenter· 8d ago

Senator Chris Murphy expected to make full recovery after stroke

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