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2 hrs ago | Morris Daily Herald

Soukup shares memory of JFK

His meeting in Chicago with then-President John F. Kennedy was among many thrills in a busy lifetime for Goose Lake resident Bob Soukup Sr.

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Related Topix: Folk, Illinois, Prison

Tue Nov 24, 2009

KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

Retired Photographer in Manitou Recalls Oswald/Ruby Photo

After having no film in his camera while President Kennedy was assassinated 46 years ago in Dallas, Bob Jackson was ready two days later when the assassin was killed.

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Related Topix: Folk

Mon Nov 23, 2009

Newsday.com

Kennedy dispute reveals divide among Catholics

Patrick Kennedy not to receive Holy Communion has revealed the depth of the divide among Catholics over how politicians should reconcile their faith with their public duties.

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Abortion, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Patrick Kennedy, Democrat, US Senate, Jack Reed, Folk, Edward Kennedy

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Charleston Daily Mail

Kennedy says RI bishop banned him from Communion

Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights, Kennedy said in a newspaper interview published Sunday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Patrick Kennedy, Democrat, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Providence Metro, Providence, RI, Orthodox Church, Folk

St. Petersburg Times

Grace Under Fire: Merriman Smith and JFK's Assassination

President John F. Kennedy slumps down in the back seat of the presidential limousine after being fatally shot in Dallas on Nov.

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Related Topix: Jacqueline Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald, Folk

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Poynter

announces publication of a new collection of newspaper pages

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - " Poynter has announced the publication of a new collection of newspaper pages, "The Kennedys: America's Front-Page Family." Starting in 1960 with John F. Kennedy's run for the presidency and ending with the death of Sen.

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Related Topix: Folk, St. Petersburg, FL, Tampa Metro, Education, Journalism

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Esquire

On the Anniversary of Kennedy's Death, Extremism Lives On

Getty Images A couple of years ago, Senator Harry Reid of Nevada told me something that shocked me, and that I will never forget.

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Related Topix: Folk, US Politics, US News, Harry Reid, US Senate, Democrat, George Washington University, Louie Gohmert, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tyler, TX

Thu Nov 19, 2009

National Journal

Kennedy's Passing, Markey's Backing Could Affect Wind Farm

Depending on what side you're on, Rep. Edward Markey 's recent endorsement of a controversial offshore wind farm off the Massachusetts coast is either a boon or a bane.

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Related Topix: Folk, Edward Markey, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Edward Kennedy, John Kerry

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Boston Globe

Kirk honors Byrd on Kennedy's behalf

It was somehow fitting that Senator Paul G. Kirk Jr. joined in the tributes today for Senator Robert Byrd, who became the longest-serving member of Congress ever.

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Related Topix: Folk, US Politics, US News, Robert Byrd, US Senate, Democrat, Edward Kennedy

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Valley News Live

Brother awarded emergency custody of murder victim's daughter

The attorney for Roy Gattuso and his wife say they have been granted temporary emergency custody of Kennedy Gattuso.

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Related Topix: Fargo, ND, Folk, Regan, ND

Kelowna Capital News

RCMP apologize for wrongful arrest

A neglected phone call by one police officer led to a Kelowna woman and her son being wrongfully arrested while out shopping.

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Related Topix: Folk

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Castanet.net

Kelowna cops issue apology

RCMP Superintendent, Bill McKinnon, has issued an apology to a Kelowna woman who was mistakenly arrested in an auto theft investigation.

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Related Topix: Folk

WBUR-AM Boston

Kennedy's Legacy Overshadows Primary Election

There's a special primary election next month in Massachusetts for the seat left open when Sen.

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Related Topix: Folk, US News, US Senate, Edward Kennedy, Democrat

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Winston-Salem Journal

Book Review - Kennedy memoir includes accounts of family tragedy

TRUE COMPASS. By Edward M. Kennedy. Twelve Publishing. 507 pages. $35. A dying man's memoir is akin to a defendant's closing argument.

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Related Topix: US News, US Senate, Edward Kennedy, Democrat, Folk, Boat Disaster, Entertainment

Sat Nov 14, 2009

590ktie.com

Jon Sanders When Democrats Attack Your Patriotism

Meanwhile, the candidate looking to become the next revered Democrat president has been traveling the country sneering at the technological shortfalls of one who answered then what he could do for his country and entreating his Americans fellow to ask, beg, organize and demand what their country under him could do for their groups.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Folk

Fri Nov 13, 2009

ABA Journal

After Two Unfortunate Misquotes, Justice Kennedya s Office Takes Action

Supreme Court justices have been the victim of some unfortunate misquotes in recent news accounts of their speeches.

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Related Topix: US News, Folk, Education Etc.

Thu Nov 12, 2009

WBAY

Patrick Kennedy clashes with outspoken RI bishop

Thomas Tobin, the Roman Catholic bishop of Providence, has made a career out of putting politicians in his crosshairs, but his latest battle over abortion threatens to spiritually exile Rep.

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Politics, Patrick Kennedy, Abortion, Health Insurance, Health, Folk, Georgetown University

CapeCodOnline.com

Senate candidate Pagliuca favors restoring draft

Stephen Pagliuca, taking a risk with the liberal Democrats who may decide the successor to the late Sen.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Michael Capuano, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Folk, 2008 Presidential Election, Mitt Romney

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Boston.com

Leave Ted out of it

Let's face it: Martha Coakley is no Ted Kennedy. Kennedy was one of the most committed and effective senators who ever lived.

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Related Topix: US News, US Senate, Edward Kennedy, Democrat, Folk, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Mitt Romney

Free Republic

Bishop Tobin to Congressman Patrick Kennedy: ‘What does it...

Among those Catholics in public life who openly defy the clear teaching of the Catholic Church concerning the inviolable dignity of every human life from conception to natural death is Representative Patrick Kennedy.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Patrick Kennedy, Democrat, Folk, Abortion, Roman Catholic Church, Religion

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