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Sen. Edward Kennedy, the longtime Massachusetts lawmaker whose personal tragedies along with his professional triumphs and losses unfolded in the public eye, has died at his home in Hyannis Port after battling a brain tumor. He was 77.

His family announced his death in a brief statement released early Wednesday.

"We've lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever," the statement said. "We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice, fairness and opportunity for all."


A day after Atlantic City's mayor enforced the immediate suspension of the police department's canine patrol, handlers from the unit met to discuss what's next. The canines will be off the streets until the mayor’s administration conducts an internal investigation
The suspension stemmed from criticism and complaints over how the police dogs were being used, including allegations of un-necessary biting of suspects by dogs. The unit stands firm, that without them on the streets, public safety is a huge issue. "This dog will give his life to save the life of police officer, handler or citizen…taking them off the streets, it creates a very dangerous situation not only for our police officers but the citizens of Atlantic City,"


The half brother to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis has been indicted on felony charges of encouraging child sexual abuse in Oregon.

James Auchincloss was indicted by a grand jury on 25 counts of abuse resulting from the alleged duplication and possession of images of child pornography.


A sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer is also to blame for half of all cases of cancer of the penis, Spanish researchers said on Tuesday.

The finding suggests already available human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for cervical cancer are also likely to be effective in the fight against penile cancer,
Penile cancer is much rarer, accounting for less than 1 percent of adult male cancers in Europe and North America, although the incidence can be as high as 10 percent in parts of Africa and Asia. Worldwide, there are more than 26,000 new cases every year.