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Edward Kennedy, 'lion' of U.S. Senate, dies of cancer

Edward M. Kennedy, iconic liberal "lion" of the U.S. Senate and reigning patriarch of a legendary family political dynasty, is dead.

Kennedy, whose advocacy of social issues left an indelible stamp on American politics, died of brain cancer Tuesday night at his Cape Cod, Mass., home. He was 77.

Photos: Ted Kennedy through the years

The youngest and last remaining son in a family...

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