Former Rep. Joe Kennedy seen as possible successor in Senate to his uncle Edward KennedyWASHINGTON — Another Kennedy just might occupy the Kennedy seat in the Senate. Massachusetts legislators schedule public hearing on naming interim Kennedy replacementBOSTON — Massachusetts legislators have scheduled a public hearing on whether to change state law to allow the governor to name an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Family fortune helped fuel Sen. Kennedy’s successful winning streak and forge liberal agendaBOSTON — Sen. Edward Kennedy’s family fortune not only fueled his brothers’ presidential campaigns and his eight terms in the U.S. Senate, it also helped drive the family’s liberal legacy and forge Kennedy’s lifelong crusade for universal health care. Obama, daughters drop by general store before wrapping up Martha’s Vineyard vacationWEST TISBURY, Mass. — President Barack Obama spent his last day on a Martha’s Vineyard vacation buying ice cream for his daughters at a general store and an oatmeal-raisin cookie for himself at a deli. Sen. Edward Kennedy laid to rest near his brothers at Arlington National CemeteryWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was laid to rest Saturday night alongside slain brothers John and Robert on hallowed ground at Arlington National Cemetery, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” across the decades since their deaths. Sen. Edward Kennedy carried to Arlington National Cemetery, laid to rest beside his brothersWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was laid to rest alongside slain brothers John and Robert on hallowed ground at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” across the decades since their deaths. Hearse carrying Sen. Kennedy stops outside Senate en route to Arlington National CemeteryWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy went toward his final rest alongside brothers John and Robert Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” for four decades after they perished. Hears carrying remains of Sen. Kennedy stops near Senate steps; Arlington burial nextWASHINGTON — The limousine bearing the remains of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has stopped in Washington near the steps of the Senate where thousands of people are gathered to pay a final tribute. A partial list of those who attended Sen. Edward Kennedy’s funeral in BostonA partial list of those who attended Sen. Edward Kennedy’s funeral in Boston on Saturday: Police say Mass. man stole skull, other bones from 19th-century burial vaults at 2 cemeteriesSUDBURY, Mass. — Police say a Sudbury man stole a skull, jaw and other bones after breaking into several 19th-century burial vaults at two Sudbury cemeteries. Danny washes out East Coast weekend, while strong Pacific hurricane threatens MexicoBOSTON — Heavy rain and dangerous rip currents from a weak tropical system emptied East Coast beaches for a second straight late-summer weekend, while a hurricane that could clip Mexico’s coast next week grew stronger in the Pacific. Jimena becomes Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph winds; Tropical Storm Kevin forms in PacificMIAMI — Forecasters say Jimena has quickly intensified over the warm waters off Mexico’s coast and is now a Category 2 hurricane. After Kennedy service, Obama returns to finish Vineyard vacation before Washington returnCHILMARK, Mass. — President Barack Obama has returned for his last full day of vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. Obama arrive back on Martha’s Vineyard after attending funeral for Sen. KennedyVINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. — President Barack Obama has returned for his last full day of vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. Kennedy funeral a celebration of his life and a political era now over; Arlington burial nextWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy went toward his final rest alongside brothers John and Robert Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” for four decades after they perished. Kennedy son pays tribute to father, saying he saw him through hard timesBOSTON — Patrick J. Kennedy talked lovingly of serving in Congress with his father, Sen. Edward Kennedy, saying he’ll miss his “wonderful sense of self-deprecating humor.” Landmark Mass. bridal boutique closes after 40 years and countless wedding gownsWALTHAM, Mass. — A landmark bridal shop outside Boston is dressing its final brides-to-be after 40 years of high fashion. Boston’s top cop says Kennedy memorial the largest security event he’s seenBOSTON — Boston’s police commissioner says the events surrounding the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy have drawn the largest security force he’s ever seen in the city. ‘Greatest legislator’ _ Obama, senator’s sons honor Kennedy at funeral before Arlington burialBOSTON — President Barack Obama led the nation Saturday in mourning “the greatest legislator of our time,” celebrating the indelible impact of Edward M. Kennedy as a senator for nearly a half-century and leader of America’s most famous family during tragedy and triumph. Obama eulogizes Kennedy: ‘Father, brother, husband, Uncle Teddy’ and soul of Democratic PartyBOSTON — President Barack Obama has saluted Sen. Edward Kennedy for surmounting pain and suffering to become a family patriarch and personification of American legislator. Kennedy farewell: Obama, former presidents join family for senator’s funeral MassBOSTON — Leaders and other luminaries paid final tribute Saturday to Edward M. Kennedy, mourning the loss of a senator who made an indelible impact on U.S. life over 47 years in Congress and the man who held up America’s most famous family during tragedy and triumph. Kennedy son pays tribute to dead senator, calls him guiding spirit in his lifeBOSTON — Ted Kennedy Jr. has saluted his fallen father as his greatest source of love and encouragement through tough times. Obama meets with Kennedy’s widow before delivering eulogy at senator’s funeral MassBOSTON — President Barack Obama led the nation and a church filled with mourners Saturday in remembering “the greatest legislator of our time,” celebrating the indelible impact of Edward M. Kennedy over a 47-year Senate career and his role as patriarch of America’s most famous family during tragedy and triumph. Funeral Mass for fallen Sen. Edward Kennedy commences in Boston, with hundreds attendingBOSTON — A funeral Mass memorializing the life and times of Sen. Edward Kennedy has begun in his beloved Massachusetts. Despite rain and heavy security, Kennedy mourners flock to church for historic funeralBOSTON — Hundreds of mourners lined the sidewalks near Boston’s Mission Church where a funeral Mass was held Saturday for Sen. Edward Kennedy, with some holding signs urging lawmakers to approve health care legislation in his honor, and other saying they just wanted to witness a moment in history. Obama marks Katrina anniversary by pledging that turf wars, red tape won’t stall recoveryOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama marked the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday by pledging to make sure that turf wars and red tape don’t slow the pace of the continuing recovery. Obama visits Boston hotel often used by Kennedys, meets briefly with the senator’s widowBOSTON — President Barack Obama, who is to honor Edward M. Kennedy with a funeral eulogy, visited early Saturday with the late senator’s widow. A life of service to country to be recalled as mourners gather for Kennedy funeral MassBOSTON — Edward M. Kennedy is getting a final tribute fitting his huge profile on the American political scene, his life celebrated at a funeral Mass by President Barack Obama, three former presidents and dozens of current and former congressmen. On 4th anniversary of Katrina, Obama say US will rebuild Gulf Coast, he will visit New OrleansOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama promised Saturday that his administration would not forget what he called a tragic response to Hurricane Katrina. He said he would visit the still-recovering New Orleans before the end of the year. Obama promises more aid for Katrina, will visit New Orleans soon
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OAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama promised Saturday that his administration would not forget what he called a tragic response to Hurricane Katrina. He said he would visit the still-recovering New Orleans before the end of the year.
