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Senator Edward Kennedy, 77, dies

US Senator Edward Kennedy, brother of ex-President John F Kennedy, dies at 77 after battling a brain tumour. North America editor Justin Webb reflects on the life of the senator. Bob Carolina, of Democrats Abroad, says it is a very emotional day for everyone in the US.

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