Ted Kennedy

Former Aide to Replace Ted Kennedy in U.S. Senate
In the wake of Ted Kennedy vacating a post in the U.S. Senate, the Massachusetts legislature proved its partisanship, flip flopping on succession laws as it suits the majority party’s interests and allowing the governor of the state to appoint senators after just 5 years ago revoking that same ability from then-Governor Mitt Romney.

Ted Kennedy’s Legacy: The Chappaquiddick Mystery
Throughout his political career, Ted Kennedy was dogged by the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Mary Jo Kopechne.

In the Wake of Kennedy’s Death, Nixon’s Obsession Re-emerges
Most of the talk about Senator Kennedy’s death revolves around his ongoing role in the healthcare debate, but a look back shows an interesting relationship of obsession between Richard Nixon and the late Senator.

Biography of Ted Kennedy
Edward Moore Kennedy, popularly called Ted Kennedy is the second oldest member of the US Senate. In office since 1962, Ted Kennedy hails from Massachusetts and is lovingly referred to as the 'Lion of the US Senate'...

Senator Kennedy is OK After Suffering Seizure at Obama Luncheon
Senator Ted Kennedy, joyous as the inauguration of Barack Obama took place, suffered a seizure at a post-inauguration luncheon, but now appears to be doing just fine.

Ted Kennedy to Make Convention Appearance
Senator Ted Kennedy is scheduled to make an appearance Monday at the Democratic National Convention despite illness.

Senator Ted Kennedy Diagnosed with Brain Tumor
Family and friends react to the news that longtime senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor.

Kennedys Announce That They Will Back Obama
The Kennedy family shocked the public Monday when they shunned Hillary to back Obama.

Ted Kennedy Defies Cancer Diagnosis to Inspire Democrats in Denver
Ted Kennedy, who for decades has inspired his fellow Democrats with his heart and passion, tonight defied a diagnosis of cancer to make an emotional and unexpected appearance at his party convention

Senator Kennedy Out of 'successful' Brain Surgery
Kennedy is out of 'successful' brain surgery at Duke Medical Center; talks to wife

Edward Kennedy May Be a Great Public Servant, But He Was Lucky to Survive the Shame of Chappaquiddick
Alexander Chancellor: You would think from the tributes bestowed on Kennedy by colleagues and enemies alike that he has lived a life of unblemished virtue

Edward Kennedy Released From Hospital
The senator, 76, and the last surviving son of America's most famous political dynasty, walked out of the hospital in mid-morning with his family

Kennedy Diagnosed With Brain Tumour
America's second longest serving senator, Ted Kennedy, suffering from most common brain cancer among adults, malignant glioma

Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy Diagnosed With Brain Tumour
Senator Ted Kennedy, an icon of the Democratic party and its champion of liberal causes, is suffering from a malignant brain tumor, a statement from his doctors said today

Candidates Among Ailing Kennedy's Well-wishers
Democratic senator Edward Kennedy in hospital after suffering a possible stroke

Senator Edward Kennedy Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Seizure
76-year-old liberal icon and leader of America's most famous political dynasty said to be 'resting comfortably'

Ted Kennedy Rushed to Hospital
Senator Edward Kennedy, one of America's last unashamedly liberal politicians, was rushed today with symptoms of a stroke, US media reports

Obama to Win Ted Kennedy's Endorsement
Barack Obama's candidature is soon to receive another boost, in the form of an endorsement from the Democratic Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

'I Feel Change in the Air,' Says Kennedy of Obama
It was as close as it gets to a coronation. In front of a rapturous, chanting crowd, Ted Kennedy today enfolded Barack Obama into a hug, and in that instant drew a clear line of succession from the Democratic heroes of the past to a younger generation.

The Coronation: Ted Kennedy Passes Jfk Mantle on to Obama
Veteran senator's backing is huge boost to Democratic hopeful

Ted Kennedy Takes Princely Sum for Memoirs
Ted Kennedy, the last surviving brother of the political clan that most closely approximates royalty in America, has agreed to a multi million-dollar deal to write his memoirs, it emerged today.

Kennedy's Name on Us 'no-fly' List
Senator Ted Kennedy, a man with one of the most recognisable faces in American politics, was challenged by security officials on five US flights this year because his name was on the "no-fly" list of suspected terrorists. Airport officials in his home town of Boston and in Washington DC...

Kennedy Warns on Nuclear Tests
Senator Edward Kennedy yesterday warned that the Bush administration was preparing to restart the testing of nuclear weapons so it could develop a new generation of bunker-busting bombs and tactical "mini-nukes", potentially triggering a new arms race. The veteran Democrat from...

Edward Kennedy reinforces the doves
The veteran Democratic senator Edward Kennedy joined a chorus of US politicians beginning to attack President Bush's approach to Iraq yesterday, flatly rejecting the suggestion that opposition to war in Iraq was unpatriotic.