Six memorable moments when John McCain earned a reputation as a ‘maverick’

John McCain, who died Saturday at 81 , will be remembered as many things father, former prisoner of war, U.S. senator, presidential nominee but perhaps his most enduring legacy is captured in a single word: maverick. But how did the Arizona Republican earn the label that has come to define his rise in national politics? We've rounded up some of his most memorable moments in which he showed he was not afraid to stand up for what he believed in.

After long fight against brain cancer, McCain ends treatment

It's a likely indication that the war hero, onetime presidential nominee and longtime lawmaker is nearing the end of his life. The 81-year-old McCain has surpassed expectations for survival, but "the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict," the family said in a statement.

McCain stops cancer treatment as remarkable life nears end

Arizona Sen. John McCain has discontinued medical treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer, his family said Friday, likely indicating the war hero, presidential nominee and longtime leading lawmaker is nearing the end of his life. McCain has surpassed expectations for survival, but "the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict," the family said.

President Trumpa s Space Force prepares for launch

President Donald Trump's call for a "Space Force" may sound like something out of this world, but it's set to come one step closer to reality this week when the Pentagon is expected to deliver to Congress its plans to strengthen the Defense Department's space efforts. ' But the Pentagon's plan could fall short of Trump's stated wish to add a sixth military service, which would require an act of Congress.

Pentagon bans smartphones, apps that use geolocation services

The decision was made as the Department of Defense investigates the use of health and exercise apps that monitor location as part of their services. The Department of Defense has issued a ban on the use of geolocation services -- on a personal or government-issued device, and on any application -- while in any location designated as an operational area because of security concerns.

Russian Navy chief vows support for PH Navy upgrade programs

Russian Navy chief Admiral Vladimir Ivanovich Korolev has expressed his commitment to support the ongoing upgrade programs of the Philippine Navy in terms of training, maintenance, and sustainment of future acquisition especially its submarine acquisition program. Korolev made this remark during his meeting with PN flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad during the Russian Navy Day celebration in Saint Petersburg last July 29 where the draft memorandum of understanding for deepening security cooperation was discussed, Navy spokesperson Cmdr.

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Weather holds off, crowd turns out for Big Parade

Despite a forecast of approaching rain, throngs of people turned out for the nearly two-hour Big Parade down Rockland's Main Street Aug. 4 to celebrate the 71st Maine Lobster Festival. Although obvious adjustments were made to the traditional flow, participants and onlookers alike enjoyed a variety of entertainment as well as many sweet treats distributed from the many floats.

Trump wants a Space Force, but Pentagon has different idea

President Donald Trump wants a Space Force, a new military service he says is needed to ensure American dominance in space. But the idea is gaining little traction at the Pentagon, where the president's defense chief, Jim Mattis, says it would add burdensome bureaucracy and unwanted costs.