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Islamic State leader dies

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Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died Saturday after being cornered by U.S. forces.

Al-Baghdadi triggered his suicide vest, killing himself and three of his children.

"He didn't die a hero, he died a coward, crying, whimpering and screaming," President Donald Trump said.

Al-Baghdadi is believed to have been 48 years old.

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