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White House fence jumper sparks security scare

A man jumped over the fence of the White House and made it through the front door before officers managed to apprehend him, just minutes after President Barack Obama had departed.

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Navy base gunman 'was reservist'

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Veteran US diplomat Holbrooke dies

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Holbrooke ill

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Cheney admitted to hospital

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Cheney recovering well after heart attack

Cheney undergoes minor heart surgery

US Vice President Dick Cheney had minor surgery today to receive a new battery for an implanted device that monitors his heart rhythms.

Sat, 28 Jul, 2007

US vice president taken to hospital

US Vice President Dick Cheney, who has a history of heart trouble, was being taken to a hospital for tests today after experiencing some shortness of breath, a White House spokesman said.

Sat, 13 Nov, 2004

Cheney prepares to return to work

US Vice-President Dick Cheney is resting at home as he adjusts to his new pacemaker and prepares for a return to his White House duties tomorrow.

Sun, 01 Jul, 2001

Cheney pacemaker operation 'goes well'

US Vice-President Dick Cheney has had a special pacemaker implanted in his chest.

Sat, 30 Jun, 2001

White House gunman charged with assault

The man shot by a Secret Service officer after allegedly waving a gun outside the White House has been charged with assaulting a federal officer.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2001

Metal detectors used in White House shooting probe

Two law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, identified the man who today fired shots outside the White House as Robert Pickett, of Evansville, Indiana.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2001