Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy Dies at 77 After Cancer Battle

Washington Post by Joe Holley | Aug. 26, 2009 (News Report)

Edward M. Kennedy, one of the most powerful and influential senators in American history and one of three brothers whose political triumphs and personal tragedies captivated the nation for decades, died late Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port, Mass., at age 77. He had been battling brain cancer. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics, Health
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Posted by: Posted by Barry Grossheim - Aug 26, 2009 - 8:00 AM PDT
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Barry Grossheim
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 by Barry Grossheim - Aug. 26, 2009

An in depth look at the life and career of an American legend.

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Manfred Ostrowski
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 by Manfred Ostrowski - Aug. 26, 2009

The article is a moving obituary, and a convincing and informative sketch of Edward Kennedy's political impact and devoted life.

Edward Kennedy and the other members of this great liberal family will remain in our memory, not just in the U.S., but wordwide.

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John Louden
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 by John Louden - Aug. 26, 2009

It's more a eulogy than a news report.

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