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. 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. 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. 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. Rosemary Kennedy and LobotomyRosemary Kennedy (September 13, 1918 – January 7, 2005) was the younger sister of famous U.S. president John F. Kennedy. She was born in September 13, 1918, a year after her brother John. Rosemary Kennedy was the third child and first daughter of Joseph Patrick Kennedy and Rose Elizabeth Kennedy. Death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver leaves 2 surviving Kennedy siblingsJoseph Kennedy, the millionaire businessman and one-time ambassador to Great Britain, and his wife, Rose, had nine children. Three became senators and one a president. Spokesman: Eunice Kennedy Shriver in critical condition at Mass. hospital, family at her sideBARNSTABLE, Mass. —Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a sister of President John F. Kennedy and a longtime champion for the disabled, was in a Massachusetts hospital with family at her side. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity |