Former Sen. Burns hospitalized after stroke

HELENA (AP)

Fo rme r Montana Sen. Conrad Burns has been hospitalized in Washington, D.C., after suffering a stroke, his family said Thursday. U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg released a statement from Burns' son, Garrett, who said his father was hospitalized in intensive care. “Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family,” Rehberg said. “When I saw Conrad this weekend, he looked as strong as ever, and if I know anything about old Marines like him, they're fighters.” Burns' wife found him disoriented Wednesday night at their home in Arlington, Va., and he was taken to Virginia Hospital Center....