Vicki Kennedy, continuing public re-emergence, recalls reading husband’s memoir aloud with himOprah Winfrey to interview Vicki Kennedy, widow of Sen. Edward KennedyRunners-up to Merriam-Webster’s Words of the YearMass. AG Coakley, would-be senator, shows no asset besides home in financial disclosure formsRep. Patrick Kennedy clashes with RI bishop at intersection of abortion, health caremore images Chanting ‘Kill the bill,’ thousands rally at Capitol to protest health care overhaul billmore images Thousands rally at Capitol to protest health care overhaul billProposed Cape Cod wind farm could snag on tribes’ claim turbines would ruin ancient ritualProposed Cape Cod wind farm could hit snag on tribes’ claim turbines would ruin ancient ritualmore images US rejects Mass. lawsuit in gay marriage fight; says states can’t force federal benefitsCongressman Capuano relying on Washington experience, fiery style in race to succeed KennedyFormer Sen. Brooke reminds lawmakers to work together as he’s awarded Congressional Gold Medalmore images Public goodbye complete, bipartisan coalition of friends, family gathers to celebrate KennedyBOSTON — In death as in life, Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy on Friday brought together political rivals — this time to celebrate his ferocious sense of humor and unwavering dedication to family and country. Mass. governor: An appointee to Kennedy’s seat should pledge not to run for electionOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said Friday that he wants to honor a request by the late Sen. Edward Kennedy and demand that any appointee to his seat pledge not to run for the seat in the special election. Political luminaries to pay tribute to Sen. Edward Kennedy at Boston serviceBOSTON — Now that the public has said goodbye to Sen. Edward Kennedy, a who’s who of politics is converging on Boston for a private service featuring music, laughter and, in all likelihood, calls to grant Kennedy’s last political wish — health coverage for all Americans. Kennedy’s funeral to be held in Boston church where he prayed for daughter’s recoveryBOSTON — The spires of The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help tower above Mission Hill, one of Boston’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods, an area filled with the very kinds of people whose causes Sen. Edward Kennedy championed for nearly half a century in the Senate. Officials close public viewing for Kennedy; preparations for evening service getting underwayBOSTON — Officials have closed the viewing for Sen. Edward Kennedy after he lay in repose for two days. Thousands honor Kennedy at public viewing; preparations under way for private serviceBOSTON — The last time Ginger Romano saw Sen. Edward Kennedy, she wasn’t at her best. Speakers at Kennedy ‘Celebration of Life’ include family, longtime friends, political rivalsThe roster of speakers for Friday night’s private “Celebration of Life” memorial service for Sen. Edward Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Civil rights leaders mourn Kennedy as early champion for equality after his brothers’ deathsATLANTA — In the early hours before President Barack Obama’s historic inauguration, U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ phone rang. It was Edward Kennedy. Britain’s Brown calls Kennedy ‘great internationalist’ who inspired social progressBOSTON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has written that Sen. Edward Kennedy was “a great internationalist” who inspired social progress around the world. Crowds hundreds deep wait for chance to pay final respects to Sen. Kennedy in BostonBOSTON — The last time Ginger Romano saw Sen. Edward Kennedy, she wasn’t at her best. Public gets another chance to pay final respects to Sen. Kennedy before a private funeral MassBOSTON — Sen. Edward Kennedy was there for his constituents for nearly five decades, now they are repaying that loyalty by the tens of thousands. Kennedy’s funeral to be attended by five US presidentsWASHINGTON - The funeral of US Senator Edward Kennedy is expected see five living American presidents in attendance.Barack Obama, and his predecessors George W Bush, Bill Clinton, George HW Bush and Jimmy Carter, will be present at the event on Saturday, Sky News reports. Kennedy’s Catholicism source of comfort, conflict as he defied church on abortionBOSTON — Sen. Edward Kennedy was raised from birth to cherish his Catholicism, and it became both a source of comfort and conflict throughout his life. Relatives of terrorism victims, war hero join Kennedy family at JFK Library vigilBOSTON — A contingent of friends and family are sitting vigil for Sen. Edward Kennedy, including a federal judge, the family of an Iraq war soldier and a Sept. 11 widow. Sen. Kennedy’s body takes final poignant tour of city etched with reminders of family’s legacyBOSTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy began his final journey Thursday, first past landmark after landmark bearing his family’s famous name and then to his slain brother’s presidential library where mourners lined up by the thousands to bid farewell to him and an American political dynasty. Presidential library in Boston opens doors for public viewing of Sen. Edward KennedyBOSTON — The doors have opened for the public viewing of the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. New momentum for federal bill that would protect gays, transsexuals from workplace biasMomentum is building for Congress to pass the first major civil rights act protecting gays and transsexuals, supporters say, and one of the stars in the debate is a barrier-breaking transgender staffer on Capitol Hill. Mass. Gov. Patrick reticent to discuss specific names in connection with Kennedy successionWASHINGTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick says the focus should be on mourning Sen. Edward Kennedy and that questions surrounding his Senate vacancy can wait. |