Kennedy family announces plans for public wake, private burial for Eunice Kennedy Shriver

BARNSTABLE, Mass. — Family and friends of Eunice Kennedy Shriver plan to celebrate the sister of President John F. Kennedy and Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy at a public wake at a Cape Cod church.

Banking chairman Chris Dodd takes on lead role in health care overhaul from ailing Kennedy

WASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Dodd is emerging as the face of a Senate plan to overhaul the nation’s health care system in the absence of Congress’ acknowledged expert on the subject, ailing Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.

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Ben Ali

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Ali, the founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl diner, a landmark in Washington’s black business and entertainment district and a frequent stop for politicians and celebrities, has died. He was 82.

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  • mvergel "Compared to the reception I got in Hyannis Port when I told the Kennedys I was marrying Maria...it was fantastic." re: Governator hecklers.
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  • mcgeneral A farewell procession for US Senator Edward Kennedy passes through Faneuil Hall on its route from Hyannis Port to Boston
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