Ted Kennedy News

Democrats fumble Kennedy's seat, lose Senate supermajority (Roundup)

Jan 20, 2010, 8:28 GMT

Washington - Voters in the north-eastern state of Massachusetts dealt President Barack Obama's Democratic Party a major blow by electing a centre-right Republican to the seat long held by leftwing icon Ted Kennedy, who died last year. ... more

UN to award Kennedy posthumous prize as 'champion' of refugees

Sep 15, 2009, 15:04 GMT

Geneva - The late Edward Kennedy will be awarded a United Nations prize for his work as 'an unparalleled champion' of refugees, it was announced Tuesday. ... more

In Pictures: 'Senator Edward Kennedy Celebration of Life Memorial Service'

Aug 29, 2009, 11:51 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Senator Edward Kennedy Celebration of Life Memorial Service'. ... more

'Celebration of Life' memorial for Kennedy in Boston (2nd Roundup)

Aug 29, 2009, 2:19 GMT

Washington - Amid tears and laughter, in words and music, the family, friends and political rivals of Edward 'Ted' Kennedy remembered the former US senator at a private 'Celebration of Life' memorial Friday night in Boston. ... more

Mourners pay respects to Kennedy ahead of Boston funeral (2nd Roundup)

Aug 28, 2009, 0:56 GMT

Washington - Thousands of mourners gathered to pay their last respects to Democratic Party icon Edward Kennedy as his casket was opened for public viewing Thursday at the presidential library in Boston of his brother, John F Kennedy. ... more

In Pictures: 'Sen. Edward Kennedy's casket is taken to Boston'

Aug 28, 2009, 0:25 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Sen. Edward Kennedy's casket is taken to Boston'. ... more

Mourners gather in Boston for Kennedy ahead of funeral

Aug 27, 2009, 16:00 GMT

Washington - Mourners gathered Thursday to pay last respects to the Democratic Party icon Edward Kennedy, whose body was to lie in repose at his brother John F Kennedy's presidential library in Boston before a final burial at Arlington Cemetery near Washington. ... more

HBO documentary Teddy: Kennedy's own words a no miss event

Aug 27, 2009, 15:03 GMT

HBO will remember Sen. Edward M. Kennedy with encore presentations of Teddy: In His Own Words next week. ... more

In Pictures: 'Senator Edward Kennedy Dies'

Aug 26, 2009, 18:41 GMT

minWe have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Senator Edward Kennedy Dies'. ... more

In Pictures: 'Senator Edward Kennedy'

Aug 26, 2009, 7:24 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Senator Edward Kennedy'. ... more

OBITUARY: Edward Kennedy, liberal lion, scion of American royalty

Aug 26, 2009, 7:05 GMT

Washington - US Senator Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, the liberal lion hailed as one of the country's most effective lawmakers ever and the first important Democrat to challenge President George W Bush over the Iraq war, died of brain cancer late Tuesday. ... more

US Senator Edward Kennedy dies at 77 (3rd Lead)

Aug 26, 2009, 6:48 GMT

Washington - US Senator Edward Kennedy, who became the Kennedy family's political standard bearer after his brothers president John F Kennedy and senator Robert Kennedy were assassinated, has died at 77 after battling brain cancer. ... more

Shriver's funeral draws special athletes; brother Ted absent

Aug 14, 2009, 16:20 GMT

Washington/Hyannis, Massachusetts - Hundreds of Special Olympics athletes lined the final path of their hero, Eunice Shriver, on Friday as the Kennedy family prepared to bury the younger sister of the late US President John F Kennedy. ... more

Review: HBO's ‘Teddy’ an emotional look backwards, July 13

Jul 12, 2009, 20:12 GMT

Regardless of how you view Senator Ted Kennedy, a saint, sinner or no opinion, if you are of a certain age range, say 38-68, the footage that was compiled of the Kennedys and archived American newscasts in this documentary, most of which I had never seen before, will resonate powerfully with you. ... more

Ted Kennedy will release memoir

Mar 14, 2009, 10:15 GMT

The AP reports that Ted Kennedy, the 77-year old Senator will have a book published this fall.
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Senator Kennedy released from hospital after brain surgery

Jun 9, 2008, 19:03 GMT

Washington - US Senator Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, the long-time Democratic Party icon, has been released from a North Carolina hospital after undergoing successful surgery on a malignant brain tumour last week. ... more

Kennedy recuperating after successful brain surgery

Jun 3, 2008, 16:04 GMT

Washington - Family members of Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, the long-time Democratic Party icon and Massachusetts senator, who underwent successful surgery Monday on a malignant brain tumour discovered last month, said the Senator is doing well. ... more

Kennedy undergoes brain surgery, first step in treatment (Roundup)

Jun 2, 2008, 22:42 GMT

Washington - Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, the long-time Democratic Party icon and Massachusetts senator, underwent successful surgery Monday on a malignant brain tumour discovered last month. ... more

Senator Ted Kennedy to undergo surgery for brain tumour Monday

Jun 2, 2008, 11:55 GMT

Washington - US Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy is to receive surgery Monday to remove a malignant brain tumour, US broadcaster CNN reported, citing a statement from the 76-year-old veteran politician. ... more

Political People: Ted Kennedy endorses Obama

Jan 27, 2008, 17:31 GMT

CNN reports that Senator Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., will endorse Barack Obama's presidential bid on Monday in Washington. ... more

Ted Kennedy will write memoir

Nov 27, 2007, 16:10 GMT

The AP reports that Senator Ted Kennedy will write a memoir. He is the last survivor of the group of famous brothers that people have come to know so well.
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