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Former Massachusetts First Lady Kitty Dukakis has died at the age of 88. She was an outspoken advocate for people with mental illness and addiction, drawing on her own experiences. Her son, John Dukakis, says she died peacefully overnight with her family at her side. Lisa Mullins of member station WBUR reports.

Former Massachusetts First Lady Kitty Dukakis has died at the age of 88. She was an outspoken advocate for people with mental illness and addiction, drawing on her own experiences. Her son, John Dukakis, says she died peacefully overnight with her family at her side. Lisa Mullins of member station WBUR reports.

Boxer George Foreman has died at the age of 76. His family said he died last night. No cause was given. The heavyweight began his boxing career as an Olympic gold medalist and became the champ by beating Joe Frazier in 1973. A year later, he lost to Muhammad Ali in a match promoted as the Rumble in the Jungle.

Boxer George Foreman has died at the age of 76. His family said he died last night. No cause was given. The heavyweight began his boxing career as an Olympic gold medalist and became the champ by beating Joe Frazier in 1973. A year later, he lost to Muhammad Ali in a match promoted as the Rumble in the Jungle.

But 20 years after that, the 45-year-old Foreman became the oldest man to win the championship. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News.

But 20 years after that, the 45-year-old Foreman became the oldest man to win the championship. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The Department of Homeland Security is cutting jobs as part of a broader reduction in force effort across the federal government. As NPR's Ximena Bastille reports, these workers are focused on civil rights and immigration oversight.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The Department of Homeland Security is cutting jobs as part of a broader reduction in force effort across the federal government. As NPR's Ximena Bastille reports, these workers are focused on civil rights and immigration oversight.

Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines met with officials in the Chinese capital today. He's a close ally of President Trump. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports from Beijing.

Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines met with officials in the Chinese capital today. He's a close ally of President Trump. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports from Beijing.

Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon today after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired across the border from Lebanon. This was the heaviest exchange of fire since Israel entered into a ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in November. Hezbollah has denied it was responsible for the attack.

Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon today after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired across the border from Lebanon. This was the heaviest exchange of fire since Israel entered into a ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in November. Hezbollah has denied it was responsible for the attack.

Heathrow Airport has announced it has reopened after a fire at a nearby electrical substation yesterday that had closed Europe's busiest airport. Willem Marks reports from London the first few flights arrived this morning.

Heathrow Airport has announced it has reopened after a fire at a nearby electrical substation yesterday that had closed Europe's busiest airport. Willem Marks reports from London the first few flights arrived this morning.

And you're listening to NPR News in Washington. An investigation is underway into a mass shooting at a park in Las Cruces, New Mexico last night. Officials say three people were killed and at least 15 people were wounded in the crossfire. Police Chief Jeremy Story says the shooting broke out during an altercation between two opposing groups. Kitty Dukakis has died at the age of 88.

And you're listening to NPR News in Washington. An investigation is underway into a mass shooting at a park in Las Cruces, New Mexico last night. Officials say three people were killed and at least 15 people were wounded in the crossfire. Police Chief Jeremy Story says the shooting broke out during an altercation between two opposing groups. Kitty Dukakis has died at the age of 88.

Her son says she died peacefully overnight with her family by her side. She was the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis. During the 1988 campaign, Kitty Dukakis shared her past problems with depression and addiction. Friends say she knew that her voice could make a difference on a range of issues.

Her son says she died peacefully overnight with her family by her side. She was the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis. During the 1988 campaign, Kitty Dukakis shared her past problems with depression and addiction. Friends say she knew that her voice could make a difference on a range of issues.

Disney's live-action show Snow White may be whistling while she works, but she's got a lot of work ahead of her. NPR's Bob Mondello reports.

Disney's live-action show Snow White may be whistling while she works, but she's got a lot of work ahead of her. NPR's Bob Mondello reports.