Commentary: Kennedy family’s remarkable story

With the death of John F. Kennedy’s brother, Senator Edward M Kennedy, and their sister, Eunice Shriver, the founder of the Special Olympics for the developmentally challenged, there has been a wealth of news stories — obituaries and otherwise — about the recurring tragedies endured by what some call America’s "royal family." NEW YORK (CNN) — With the death of John F

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Ted Kennedy recalled as N. Ireland peace broker

Worldwide tributes for U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy, who has died after a long battle with brain cancer, poured in Wednesday, led by politicians hailing his role in securing a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, whose administration presided over the 1998 Good Friday Agreement which led to an end to decades of sectarian violence in the province and established a united ruling Assembly, praised Kennedy’s commitment to the process

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