Spokesman: Former first lady Barbara Bush in failing health
Posted: Updated:HOUSTON (AP) - A family spokesman says former first lady Barbara Bush is in "failing health" and won't seek additional medical treatment.
Spokesman Jim McGrath issued a news release Sunday saying that following a recent series of hospitalizations and after consulting with her family and doctors, the 92-year-old former first lady has decided not to seek additional medical treatment and will instead focus on comfort care.
He did not elaborate as to the nature of Bush's health problems.
McGrath says Bush is surrounded by "a family she adores" and appreciates the many kind messages and prayers she's been receiving.
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FanDuel agrees to pay out Newark man’s $82,000 winning
FanDuel agrees to pay out Newark man’s $82,000 winning
FanDuel agrees to pay out Newark man’s $82,000 winning
Online sports betting company FanDuel will pay out several disputed bets made on Sunday's Denver Broncos-Oakland Raiders game after the company's system mistakenly generated 750-1 odds during the final moments of the game.
Online sports betting company FanDuel will pay out several disputed bets made on Sunday's Denver Broncos-Oakland Raiders game after the company's system mistakenly generated 750-1 odds during the final moments of the game.
Forecast: Upper-50s overnight; mostly cloudy Friday ahead
Forecast: Upper-50s overnight; mostly cloudy Friday ahead
Forecast: Dry conditions Wednesday, temperatures in the 80s
Thursday’s overnight hours may see areas of foggy weather with temperatures in the upper-50s and low-60s.
Thursday’s overnight hours may see areas of foggy weather with temperatures in the upper-50s and low-60s.
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New video surfaces of alligator on the loose in New Jersey
New video surfaces of alligator on the loose in New Jersey
New video surfaces of alligator on the loose in New Jersey
New video surfaces of alligator on the loose in New Jersey
New video has surfaced of the alligator on the loose in southern New Jersey.
New video has surfaced of the alligator on the loose in southern New Jersey.
State officials call for Bergen County sheriff to resign after racist remarks
State officials call for Bergen County sheriff to resign after racist remarks
State officials call for Bergen County sheriff after racist remarks
State officials are calling for Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino to resign after a recording surfaced in which the sheriff makes racist and disparaging remarks.
State officials are calling for Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino to resign after a recording surfaced in which the sheriff makes racist and disparaging remarks.
ICE frees detained Highland Park immigrant
ICE frees detained Highland Park immigrant
ICE frees detained Highland Park immigrant
ICE frees detained Highland Park immigrant
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have released a Highland Park immigrant who was being detained.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have released a Highland Park immigrant who was being detained.
Special eatery opens for employees at new Bell Works building
Special eatery opens for employees at new Bell Works building
Special eatery opens for employees at new Bell Works building
Special eatery opens for employees at new Bell Works building
A brand-new eatery has opened inside what was once the old Bell Labs in Holmdel.
A brand-new eatery has opened inside what was once the old Bell Labs in Holmdel.
Puerto Rico marks 1 year since Maria with song and sadness
Puerto Rico marks 1 year since Maria with song and sadness
Puerto Rico marks 1 year since Maria with song and sadness
Puerto Rico marks 1 year since Maria with song and sadness
Survivors of Hurricane Maria mark one year since the deadly storm.
Survivors of Hurricane Maria mark one year since the deadly storm.
Homeland Security director: ‘See something. Say something’ is working
Homeland Security director: ‘See something. Say something’ is working
Homeland Security director: ‘See something. Say something’ is working
The director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security says that New Jerseyans who practiced “See something. Say something” have been instrumental in stopping terrorists in the state.
The director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security says that New Jerseyans who practiced “See something. Say something” have been instrumental in stopping terrorists in the state.
WATCH: News 12 gets rare tour of Princeton’s Nassau Hall
WATCH: News 12 gets rare tour of Princeton’s Nassau Hall
News 12 New Jersey’s Brian Donohue was given a rare tour at the top of Princeton’s Nassau Hall. It is the oldest building on Princeton’s campus and once served as the U.S. Capitol.Manhunt underway for suspect in Jersey City teen slaying
Manhunt underway for suspect in Jersey City teen slaying
Manhunt underway for suspect in Jersey City teen slaying
Manhunt underway for suspect in Jersey City teen slaying
A manhunt is underway in New Jersey for the person or people responsible for the shooting death of a Jersey City teen.
A manhunt is underway in New Jersey for the person or people responsible for the shooting death of a Jersey City teen.
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70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Guide: New Jersey Breweries
Guide: New Jersey Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit. Check out our list for breweries in your area.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit. Check out our list for breweries in your area.
Guide: Where to find food trucks in New Jersey
Guide: Where to find food trucks in New Jersey
Food Truck Friday: Callahan's
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them in New Jersey.
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them in New Jersey.
2018 Prudential Center Concert Lineup
2018 Prudential Center Concert Lineup
Fall Out Boy will be performing at the Prudential Center.
A variety of artists will be performing at the Prudential Center in Newark for the rest of 2018 and beyond.
A variety of artists will be performing at the Prudential Center in Newark for the rest of 2018 and beyond.
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart’s top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Your 2018 New Jersey Back-to-School Photos
Your 2018 New Jersey Back-to-School Photos
Send us your back-to-school photos.
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 New Jersey wants to see your photos! Use the #NJSchool2018 on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 New Jersey wants to see your photos! Use the #NJSchool2018 on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
Photos: 2018 Food Truck Friday Guests
Photos: 2018 Food Truck Friday Guests
On August 31, Jonnie G’s stopped by the News 12 studios.
A look at 2018's Food Truck Friday guests who have visited the News 12 studio.
A look at 2018's Food Truck Friday guests who have visited the News 12 studio.
