Ex-Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who nearly got Scotland's independence from UK, dies at 69

LONDON (AP) — Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who for decades championed Scotland’s independence from the U.K. and nearly accomplished it, has died. He was 69. Salmond, who was one of the most divisive figure in British politics at the turn of the century and...

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who sought Scotland's independence, has died at age 69

LONDON (AP) — Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who sought Scotland's independence, has died at age 69.