Kennedy family announces plans for public wake, private burial for Eunice Kennedy ShriverBARNSTABLE, 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 KennedyWASHINGTON — 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. Obituaries in the newsBen 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. |