Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain's running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family. Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday due to complications from a fall, the statement said. He was 82. Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/former-sen-joe-lieberman-democrats-vp-pick-in-2000-dead-at-82/ KTLA 5 News - Keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947.